New for 2010! Trout & Salmon Fly Dressing Competition

Trout & Salmon Fly Dressing Competition

The 2010 Tweed Angling Fair sees the launch of the Trout & Salmon Fly Dressing Competition sponsored by Partridge of Redditch.

Visitors to the show will be offered the chance to take part in our brand new fly dressing competition sponsored by Partridge Hooks.  The competition is open to all fly tyers visiting the show and will be run over the two day event.  There will be daily prize for the top fly of the day, judged by our expert panel.  The daily winner will receive a range of fly dressing products by this famous manufacturer.  The overall show winning fly will be featured in the June issue of the Trout & Salmon magazine.

The competition’s theme is the essence of salmon fishing on the Tweed. Partridge have chosen two patterns that are both contemporary and must-have flies for every salmon fly box.

Will material/vices be supplied?

Yes -  Partridge will provide the material and vices

How it will be formatted?

The competition will be open to all entrants enabling them to pick a style they are comfortable with - tube, double or single hook. 

Which patterns will be tied?

Junction Shrimp or Munro Killer.

Is there a time limit per fly?

There is no time limit imposed.

How many times can a person enter?

A person can enter once per day, so a maximum of two flies ... there will be some coaching around for those who need it.  Each day we will select the best of each category for each fly

Who will be judging the flies?

The judges will be Paul Little, Karl Humphries both of AAPGAI instructors and Mark Hamnett of Partridge.