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Title: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Hamish Young on 04/01/2020 at 09:18
Folks,

Following on from last years excellent inaugural event, the RSAA is holding another fly tying fair at Inchberry Hall near Fochabers on Saturday 18th January.

Some excellent fly tiers attending with new additions this year of Sandy Howie, Dave Feltz, Kevin Muir and myself. We will all be tying a very broad spectrum of flies, so something there for everyone from the smallest trout flies to the biggest predator flies. There'll be some fly tying tuition/workshops being run and possibly a 'masterclasses' or two being delivered.  All the tiers will be delighted to chew the fat with anyone who cares to sit down, it's a friendly event  :z16

It's possible that Orvis will be in attendance alongside some other choice retailers.
There will be a burger van to keep us all fed and watered (well, supplied with coffee in my case) and possibly some casting tuition and a casting competition held - depends on the weather I should think.

Last years event was great craic and a really nice way to get into the swing of things for the approaching season.
Doors open at 10 am and it runs to 4.

H
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Mike Barrio on 04/01/2020 at 11:57
Good to see that this event is on again this year, I enjoyed it last year :z16

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Derek Roxborough on 04/01/2020 at 16:04
Might just try , Derek Roxborough
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Allan Liddle on 05/01/2020 at 09:53
Shaping up to be a cracking event guys with some excellent tyers there covering a wide range of styles and species.

Tyer Demo List:
Hamish Young, Kevin Muir, Liam Stephen, Ali Hutchens, Phil Glendinning, Graham Forbes, Dave Matteer, Alan Bithell, Sean Stanton, Dave Felce, Brian Burnett and of course me  :z4
Orvis, Sports and Model Shop (Semperfli / Partridge Sprite), Franc n Snelda, Deveron Trust, Spey Board and River Spey Anglers all have stands so plenty to see and chance to try / buy.

There's a hands on table for anyone wanting to try tying and catering van to keep us all fed and watered.

10.00am 'till 4.00pm and cheap entry, shaping up to be a great day and for a change not too far for those of us in the north to travel.
Free parking as well btw  :wink

See you all there.

Allan
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: James Laraway on 06/01/2020 at 13:40
soooo tempting to go - but I know what happens - I spend too much on stuff I 'need'  :X2

is there anyone who has taken up fly-tying who has managed not to turn into a collect-a-maniac ?
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Hamish Young on 07/01/2020 at 18:37
Ask for some pocket money James and don't spend a feather more  :wink
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Mike Barrio on 07/01/2020 at 19:02
soooo tempting to go - but I know what happens - I spend too much on stuff I 'need'  :X2

is there anyone who has taken up fly-tying who has managed not to turn into a collect-a-maniac ?

Handcuffs ... Straight Jacket?  :z4
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Eddie Sinclair on 07/01/2020 at 23:05
Guys,

I know how this feels. Living in Brunei with no real access to fly fishing shops sort of makes you behave. However I am home on holiday and went to a well known Aberdeen tackle shop yesterday for a few odds and ends. The final bill was scary. But then again I will have loads of new flies to throw in various locations in 2020 so it is not wasted.

You can never have enough materials or hooks or tubes  :X2

Eddie
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Cameron deBoth on 08/01/2020 at 09:00
This sounds like a good day! I'll try my hardest to get along.
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Allan Liddle on 14/01/2020 at 22:34
Wee bump for this post guys as Saturday closing in fast.

Looking forward to the show, hope to see a few forum members, great way to get into the mood for the coming season.
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Mike Barrio on 14/01/2020 at 23:28
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Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Derek Roxborough on 15/01/2020 at 15:20
Looking at the weather  for the week end I may not risk it after all,sorry guys have a good day , Derek Roxborough
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Robert MacDonald-Lewis on 16/01/2020 at 12:26
I am planning to drop in and looking forward to it.
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Derek Roxborough on 16/01/2020 at 12:50
the problem with me is a 200+ round journey in iffy weather, any hoo have a great day, Derek Roxborough
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Mike Barrio on 17/01/2020 at 18:56
Fingers crossed .... hoping to take a run up the road tomorrow :z16
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Iain Stewart on 18/01/2020 at 17:17
Gents it was ace to meet many of you today. I really enjoyed chatting with a few of you and learned some news flies and mischief options for 2020. Could be my first Pike and maybe Hamish has even persuaded me to try dapping. The boys loved their day out too so well done for holding an excellent event. Only thing I needed was a dram to sit and yap properly.
Tight lines.
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Hamish Young on 19/01/2020 at 18:52
Super wee event, was nice to be asked to tie at it :z16

I tied mostly dapping flies, interesting to see the folk 'in the know' swing by and chew the fat about dapping.

Caught up with/met a great many forum members, great craic  :cool:

Roll on the season  :z18

H
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Terry Coging on 20/01/2020 at 10:47
Super wee event, was nice to be asked to tie at it :z16

I tied mostly dapping flies, interesting to see the folk 'in the know' swing by and chew the fat about dapping.

Caught up with/met a great many forum members, great craic  :cool:

Hamish I have made a  nice display board up with fly clips to show off your dapping creations at the bffi.  :cool:
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Allan Liddle on 30/01/2020 at 08:51
Excellent show guys and well attended with around 130 over the whole day.
Thank you to everyone who made it along both visitors and tyers / trade stands and well done RSAA committee for the hard work in putting on such an excellent day.

Great for the North and i understand it's our most northerly show.

Anyway thank you all again, roll on next year.  :z16
Title: Re: River Spey Anglers Association Fly Tying Fair January 18th
Post by: Derek Roxborough on 30/01/2020 at 15:32
Well done Alan, the weather was a bit offputting from my end or I would have made the effort, well done onwys, Derek Roxborough