Mikael Frödin of Guideline Fly Fishing lands at Sportfish Reading on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March for their ‘Salmon Spectacular’ open weekend. Mikael is making a very special trip from Sweden to pass on his incredible knowledge and understanding of worldwide salmon fishing to everyone attending the event, so make sure you get along and take advantage of this unique opportunity.
Mikael will also be joined by many other salmon fishing experts and the experienced Sportfish team will be on hand to provide guidance too. There is a full programme of talks and demonstrations across the weekend and plenty of special show offers to take advantage of too – and it’s all FREE!
Experts present include:
Guideline
Mikael Frödin – the world famous fly tier who has fished extensively around the world chasing big Atlantic salmon.
Jim Curry – AAPGAI Master instructor and UK agent for Guideline fishing products.
Rio and Sage
Jim Fearn – AAPGAI master instructor and UK sales agent for Guide Fly Fishing.
Vision
Jim Williams – AAPGAI master instructor and UK sales agent for Vision Products.
Fulling Mill
Pete Gibson – UK sales agent for Fulling Mill Flies.
Patagonia
Toni Karuvaara – Fishing team leader at Patagonia, Europe.
Costa del Mar
Steve Chance – UK sales agent for Costa Del Mar.
Aardvark McLeod
Pete Mcleod – Managing Director at Aardvark and Steffan Jones, a guru on UK sea trout, who is a well published writer and photographer.
Salmon Spectacular Schedule
Saturday 28 March Lecture Room Talks / Seminars
11.30 – 12.30
Mikael Frödin – Guideline
Mikael will explain his preferred set ups for big rivers and big fish throughout the world.
1.30 – 2.30
Jim Fearn – Sage and Rio
Match a Rio salmon line to your double hander to suit the size of river that you are fishing.
3.30 – 4.30
Toni Karuvaara – Patagonia
Get kitted out by Patagonia from head to toe.
Outside Demos and Interactive Events
10.30 – 11.30
Jim Williams – Vision
Why use a Switch rod and line set up for summer conditions? Jim will help you get a better understanding of Switch rods and Switch lines.
12.30 – 1.30
Mikael Frödin – Guideline
Come and have a cast with this salmon fishing guru. Quiz him on what line densities to use and when to use them.
2.30 – 3.30
Jim Fearn – Sage and Rio
Jim will help you understand what Rio lines to use in various conditions throughout the season, in the UK and abroad. Have a go with all the various salmon lines, Rio have to offer.
Sunday 29 March – Lecture Room Talks / Seminars
10.30 -11.30
Jim Fearn – Sage and Rio
Match a Rio line to your double hander to suit the size of the river you are fishing.
12.30 – 1.30
Mikael Frödin – Guideline
Mikael will explain his preferred set ups for big rivers and big fish throughout the world.
2.30 – 3.30
Pete Mcleod and Steffan Jones – Aardvark McLeod
Slide show of many top Atlantic salmon destinations, including Iceland and the ASR rivers on the Kola Peninsula.
Sunday 29 March – Outside Demos and Interactive Events
11.30 – 12.30
Jim Fearn – Sage and Rio
Jim will help you understand what Rio lines to use in various conditions throughout the season, in the UK and abroad. Have a go with all the various salmon lines, Rio have to offer.
1.30 – 2.30
Mikael Frödin – Guideline
Have a cast with this salmon fishing guru, quiz him on what line densities to use and when to use them.
For further details, and directions of how to get to Sportfish Reading, visit the website HERE