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Title: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: Terry Coging on 05/02/2024 at 09:33

It's the British Fly Fair International (BFFI) near Stafford this weekend. Is anyone going?
I'll be there on my little WAFT stall. Be nice to see you there.
I'll be showing some flies recommended for wafting tied by James and Hamish.

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Title: Re: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: James Laraway on 05/02/2024 at 09:48

hope you have fun this coming weekend Terry  :z16

Title: Re: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 05/02/2024 at 11:20

Enjoy  :z16

I can't make it I'm afraid Terry.

Title: Re: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: Sandy Nelson on 05/02/2024 at 12:27

See you there Terry
I'm there all weekend with the Alternative tackle guys.  :z16

Sandy

Title: Re: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: Hamish Young on 06/02/2024 at 21:11

Alas whilst I have been offered a ticket which a chum can't use,  I can't get away until Saturday morning and as I need to be in the office on the following Monday - well, it's a no from me  *smiley-unhappy*
Shame really, there's always something to see at the BFFI. Maybe next year  :z18

Title: Re: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: Terry Coging on 07/02/2024 at 08:29

You will have a presence there Hamish. Your unique collection of dapping flies will be on display again.  :z16

Title: Re: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 09/02/2024 at 16:46

Looking forward to some photos of your stands and the fair guys?

Title: Re: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: Terry Coging on 15/02/2024 at 10:17

 The show was once again a great success. It was a pleasure to meet Sandy there and to admire his beautiful craftmanship.
I put a small display of flies tied by James and Hamish on my stall and several visitors took photos of them.
I love exhibitions - the unexpected always happens. Meeting people and having interesting conversations that would not have been possible otherwise.


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Title: Re: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: Andrew Boswell on 15/02/2024 at 11:38

Lovely flies, but I’m interested to know what “wafting” is Terry?

Dapping-lite?

Title: Re: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: Sandy Nelson on 15/02/2024 at 12:35

We set up on Friday.

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Weekend was really busy with lots of folk popping in to say Hi, which was fantastic. I met a lot of folk I’ve spoken too for years and a lot of customers dropped in to meet face to face.
It was great fun.

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Ids and Nico were right next door

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Too much temptation. But I did resist. To a point.

Title: Re: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 15/02/2024 at 13:11

Nice one guys, great to hear that the fair was good fun  :z16

Title: Re: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: James Laraway on 15/02/2024 at 14:47

is glass even regarded at 'Alternative tackle' anymore Sandy ?

Title: Re: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: Terry Coging on 16/02/2024 at 07:47

Quote from: Andrew Boswell on 15/02/2024 at 11:38

Lovely flies, but I’m interested to know what “wafting” is Terry?

Dapping-lite?

Andrew - look up wafting.co.uk to get some idea. The site needs updating as further applications and rod design have evolved.
I'll be using the 15 footer as usual today. Hardly ever use anything else these days. I'm lucky to be able to boat fish all year round.

Title: Re: BFFI this w/e?
Post by: Sandy Nelson on 16/02/2024 at 08:34

Quote from: James Laraway on 15/02/2024 at 14:47

is glass even regarded at 'Alternative tackle' anymore Sandy ?

Not in my house  *smiley-tongue-out*
Alt T is a collective of independent builders/makers/craftsmen from across the world. What’s alternative is that every piece is unique , from reels and bags to rods. The material is not the point. It’s more about being the only place you can get a product from one of the makers without having to wait anything from a couple of months to a couple of years.
 :z18
It’s a fun and interesting group to be a part of.