Following its successful introduction in 2008, the Kelmarsh Angling Festival has become a key part of the Kelmarsh Country Fair. This year Kelmarsh Angling Festival offers anglers of all disciplines the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in angling, with a selection of retailers, exceptional have-a-go competitions and expert tuition.
Throughout the day the action packed Carrilon Angling Arena, co-ordinated by expert fly fisherman Hywel Morgan, offers demonstrations in Game and Coarse fishing. Bob Nudd, Jan Porter, Hywel Morgan and Charles Jardine will all be on hand after each demonstration to offer the advice and guidance to budding angling enthusiasts.
If you find you’re “hooked” by the outstanding arena demonstrations and competition profile, visitors can also gain expert tuition in both game and coarse fishing. Any fish caught from Kelmarsh Hall’s fully stocked lake can be taken home, or if you are feeling adventurous, celebrity Game Chef Mark Gilchrist will show you how to prepare and cook your fish in our Food Festival. Here’s what’s on...
10.00 Music & Intro
10.30 Chris “The Countryman” Green
11.00 Jan Porter
11.30 Hywel Morgan
12.00 Bob Nudd MBE
12.30 Charles Jardine
13.30 Chris “The Countryman” Green
14.00 Jan Porter
14.30 Hywel Morgan
15.00 Bob Nudd MBE
15.30 Charles Jardine
16.00 The Battle of the Anglers
17.00 Music & Close
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 12:39
Hywel has co-ordinated the Fishing Arena at the Kelmarsh Game and Country Fair for over 8 years. Son of welsh fishing guru Moc Morgan, it is no surprise that he began fishing at the age of just 2 ½. Having spent his childhood fishing in the rivers Teifi and Ystwyth, Hywel began competing in casting competitions.
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Bob fished 20 consecutive angling championships for England, winning 4 individual and 7 team gold medals. His first England cap was in Switzerland in 1984, his most memorable win was at Holme Pierrepoint England in 1994 in front of 20,000 spectators when Bob won Gold in the individual class and England won gold as a team.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 13:07
A distinctive figure in his camouflage clothing, Jan Porter is a former Norwegian International competitor who is renowned as a match angler. He has captained the Norwegian team in the Freshwater World Championships,
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 13:07
Charles Jardine is one of the most well known faces in the fly fishing world, through his many appearances at shows around the UK, and his work as Director of the Countryside Alliance’s Campaign for Angling.
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Last Updated on Friday, 26 February 2010 16:50
Chris Green was born in the West Country and spent his youth bird nesting, rabbit catching and living off the fat of the land. Chris is a versatile fisherman, who is equally adept at catching fish in lakes, rivers, canals and in the sea.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 13:08
The Professional Anglers Association will provide angling tuition throughout the weekend. Their purpose is to coach you in learning how to fish successfully, or help to improve your angling skills.
PAA coaches act independently under the umbrella of the Professional Anglers Association, and they are located throughout Britain. All PAA coaches have undergone specialised training and have passed the nationally recognised coaching qualification.
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