In May the BASC Northern Ireland Game Fair will be hosting some of the best angling instructors in Ireland, so book tickets now to secure some top flight tips, whether you are a fishing novice or a fishing pro in search of extra finesse.

The game fair will be held at Ballywalter Park in County Down on 2-3 May and the Association of Professional Game Angling Instructors (APGAI) have agreed to get involved.

APGAI will be running a series of informative workshops for all those who want to brush up their fly fishing and angling skills, including fly-tying, material and tools, entomology (fly and bug life), tackle and knots, fish life cycle and pike fishing.

There will also be fly and bait casting clincs.

BASC Northern Ireland’s Amanda McCallion siad: “This is a geat opportunity for anyone who wants to take up fly fishing or improve their game angling and fly-casting skills.There will also be various distance and accuracy competitions for those keen to demonstrate their skills and win a top prize.”

For more information about the game fair contact BASC Northern Ireland or click through to BASC Game Fairs.