We will once again be attending the Sportfish Show at Haywards Farm Fishery, Theale, Reading, Berkshire from 9am on Saturday 7th and 10am on Sunday 8th May. Please come and see us at our stand to discuss international fishing around the world or our new chalkstream programme. Peter and Charlotte will be in attendance on Saturday and Alex and Bill on Sunday.
Join us lakeside at Haywards Farm Fishery and be part of Sportfish’s annual celebration of game fishing with all of the leading stars and manufacturers in the sport present to entertain and instruct you. There are free demonstrations, casting lessons and seminars; great competitions; special show deals; a free goodie bag* and all of the latest kit to try and to buy.
You will also find a hog roast and a marquee packed with leading tackle brands to try and to buy, with experts on hand to quiz about the latest products and how to best use them. With free parking, free entry and a whole host of free events to entertain and instruct it’s a great day out!
Sportfish Reading Show – Talk and Demonstration Schedule
Saturday 7th May
10:00 – 10:30 Simon Gawesworth – All you need to know about RIO fly lines
10:45 – 11:15 Mackenzie and Toft – An introduction to the new Mackenzie Graphine
11:30 – 12:00 John Horsey – Reservoir and large stillwater fishing techniques
12:15 – 12:45 Jim Fearn – Sage casting demonstration
13:00 – 14:00 Annie Assheton – MasterChef cookery masterclass
14:15 – 14:45 Matt Boast (Shimano) v Danny Parkins (Savage Gear) – the rematch!
15:00 – 15:45 Scott Mackenzie, Simon Gawesworth and Jim Fearn – Salmon fishing Q&A panel
16:00 – 16:30 Peter McLeod – Saltwater fly fishing demonstration
Sunday 8th May
10.30 – 11:00 Tenkara – Learn all about Tenkara on our on-site stream
11:15 – 12:00 Proctor, Jardine, Horsey, Cockwill and Kidd – Trout fishing Q&A panel
12:15 – 12:45 Mackenzie and Toft – An introduction to the new Mackenzie Graphine
13:00 – 14:00 Annie Assheton – MasterChef cookery masterclass
14:15 – 14:45 Simon Gawesworth – RIO fly line casting demonstration
15:00 – 15:30 David Wolstoncroft-Dodds – Pike fly fishing
*All timings and demonstrations are subject to change.
Getting there is easy…
By Car – We are just a 5 minute drive from junction 12 on the M4 (view their location page here)
By Rail – Theale Station (Paddington to Exeter line) is just a 2 minute walk away