Tuition is carried on throughout the day by a team of highly qualified and experienced instructors and for a modest fee of £5 anyone aged 10 and over can have a go, Sadly we cannot accept anyone under 10 for Health and Safety reasons.

In addition our instructors, under Steve Fisher, will give three demonstrations of their casting skills each day at 10.20am, 12.40pm and 3.00pm. Do come along and watch.

Inside the Marquee there are demonstrations of Fly Tying, Taxidermy and Fish Sculpting together with Rod Making and RestorationIn addition there are examples examples of what the Association has achieved during this year to improve the waters for everyone..

Our fly tyers, Ian McKenzie and David Taylor are both experienced fishermen and are able demonstrators of their art. They tie flies both to imitate the natural ones and also as colourful lures for use in certain conditions.

Trevor King is the Taxidermist and he will have several demonstrations of his skill on show. These range from tiny gudgeon to large salmon. He also sculpts fish in wood.

Barry Grantham is an expert split cane rod maker. He also repairs split cane rods and antique reels and tackle. His work always attract much attention.

Formed in 1903, The Salmon & Trout Association (S&TA) is a company limited by guarantee which was granted charitable status in March 2008. We have a UK-wide membership of game anglers, fishery owners/managers, affiliated trades and members of the public with an interest in conserving the aquatic environment and its dependent species. We address all issues relevant to fisheries legislation and regulation, together with environmental and species management and conservation. We have close working relationships with Government departments and agencies, advising them over fisheries and angling matters and influencing their decision-making processes on behalf of all those with an interest in the aquatic environment.

So how does S&TA operate?

S&TA has 100,000 individual and club members throughout the UK within a countrywide Branch network. A small professional staff is based in London supported by many volunteers throughout the country. We have excellent contacts in both Houses of Parliament, the devolved UK Governments and with senior officials in the European Commission.

The Salmon and Trout Association Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales.

Registered Number 5051506. Charity No 1123285