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This year’s event is set to be a fisherman’s paradise – packed with live demonstrations, clinics, competitions and numerous top retailers offering all the latest products. In the past the focus has primarily been game angling however, as with every year, the National Country Fair broadens its scope and this year is no exception. The angling demonstration team includes for the first time internationally acclaimed coarse and fly fishing experts side by side.
Another, firm favourite for the angling demonstration team this year is Andy Murray, who featured in the 2003 line up.
He has appeared many times on BBC, European, American and Canadian television and made a documentary for Japanese television called ‘The Santori World of Fly Fishing’. In 2003, he was honoured with the ‘Arthur Oglesby Life Time Achievement Award’ for his services to the sport of fly fishing. Andy has produced two DVD’s entitled ‘The Basics of Spey Casting’ and ‘Advanced Spey Casting’. Event Director, Margaret Edgill said “these world-class anglers truly are the best of the best. In short, they put a lot of time and energy into promoting the sport and it’s a pleasure to host them at Emo Court on June 4th & 5th “. Margaret also said “not only do we continue to host world champions in each discipline to ensure we provide the highest quality to our visitors. So whether you’re a coarse or game angler all your needs are catered for at this years National Country Fair. The event provides both expert knowledge to accomplished fishermen or an opportunity for newcomers to have that exciting introduction. National Country Fair Championships A strong international contingent is expected at Emo Court , and in particular the renowned Spey caster, Scot McKenzie who could scoop a hat trick to see if he can scoop a hat-trick this year. World records have been set for two consecutive years in the International Open Spey Casting Championship. Contenders will battle it out in the championship heats which take place on both days of the Fair. The best six go through to the Final which is held on the pontoons generously sponsored by Inland & Coastal Marina Systems Ltd. The winner of the International Open Spey Casting Championship receives a trophy and  When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community.
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Shimano’s senior consultant Jan Porter will make his debut this year on the angling demonstration platform. Jan has a rich and varied angling biography, and hails from an illustrious career as a match angler. He has represented Norway in eight World Championships. He has won over 100 open matches, and held two river match records, among many others.
Born in County Durham in the North of England, Andy has been Hardy’s professional caster and instructor for over twenty years and he has a large input into the designs of all the rods, reels and lines. He is acknowledged worldwide as one of the leading exponents of Spey casting. He runs courses in casting on the rivers Tweed , Tay and Spey as well as conducting casting clinics and demonstrations all over the world. He has fished for salmon in parts of the world as diverse as Russia , Norway , Canada , America , Europe and Japan using a variety of casting methods.
