Went on Sunday and thought the show was really good, especially liked the new Team Daiwa Reel (not sure about the new logo…) and I think their new clothing range will sell bucket loads in particular the soft shell fleece.

The Marukyu stand was awesome, I’m not sure what fish smell but a whiff of the krilled maggots made me want to get on the bank!

What never ceases to amaze me is how nice the pro anglers are that were there. I know its their job but they made time to chat and give tips, they are a real credit to our sport.

~clap

yes mate managed to go yesterday one or two items caught my eye the maps method mould was a simple answer to sticky method mix
i also thought the browning stand was very good
a couple more that caught my eye Andy fins new G/B and feeders
marukyu stand smelt nice one question i would of like to of asked
has anyone used this marukyu on rivers as a method of balling in [like standard G/B]
as it has no fishmeal in it so every species should like it but from the feed back I’ve heard its mainly a carp bait roy had gone missing at this point ~think
colmic boxes looked the dogs very well made
preston goes without saying but also the energy of the middy family and still manufacturers of all there tackle and yes in the UK top marks for that
plus the turn out for the trade show showed angling is still a top sport ~clap

I have to say the new MAP luggage looks a great new concept.Will deffo be getting my hands on that soon.

…….. Gareth you didn’t come and see us at Anchor’s stand so that I could show you all the Imitation Baits we now do …….. 🙂