BFFI 2010

I will be attending the BFFI this year again at Stoke on 31st October. I went for the first time last year, and can say without doubt that if you can get along to it, it is well worth the time.

There is casting demonstrations and tuition (I could do with a bit of tuition). These are all supervised by AAPGAI instructors who will help you correct any faults that you think you have and some you didn’t know you had.

The In Focus Theatre is well worth a visit. They have luminaries such as Paul Little, Ollie Edwards etc giving tying demonstrations and talks. Also not to be missed is Tyers Row, where you will be given demonstrations by some of the best known Fly Tyers from around the world, you can also ask them about a specific technique that you are having difficulty with and they will happily show you the way they do it. There is also the Fly Dressers Guild workshops where you will get hands-on tuition in all types of tying, and how to select the correct feather for the job.

There is of course plenty of trade stands selling all manner of materials that you need and some you didn’t know you needed. The best of all the trade stands in my opinion is Cookshill Fly Tying Materials. The quality of his materials is second to none. Steve Cooper who owns Cookshill is also the main organiser of the Fair.

I should also mention that there will be a raffle in aid of Casting For Recovery Breast Cancer Charity and Keith Passant will be doing another 24hr tying marathon as per last year.

Hope to see you there.