After the outstanding success of the first event in January 2012 which attracted over 10,000 visitors, the 2013 event is expected to be twice as big and attract more than 20,000 visitors – which will make it one of the biggest shows not only in the UK but also in Europe.
Set in Norfolk Showground’s enormous exhibition hall, the British Carp and Angling Show will cater for anglers of all ages, abilities and disciplines including carp, general coarse, game and sea and fly fishing.
Visitors to the show will find over 50,000 square feet of fishing tackle, bait, equipment, apparel, accessories, demonstrations and freebies.
The show will offer an array of attractions from product launches by well-known companies to the opportunity to meet some of angling’s best known celebrities and experts who will be on hand to give advice and demonstrations as well as take part in promotions, book signings and question and answer sessions.
The show will also be filled with top manufactures, casting demonstrations, fly and sea fishing zones and a catering area stocked with a bar.
With over 120 trade stands there will be plenty of products at bargain prices and lots of special offers including discounted bait from some of the industry’s leading manufacturers including popular brands such as Ace Baits, Baitzone and Sticky Baits. All will be happy to discuss how their baits are made and how best to use them.
Amongst the angling celebrities at the show Matt Hayes will signing copies of his new book ‘Fish-eye’ as well as carrying out talks and seminars in the theatre hall. John Wilson will also be on hand, a local to the area and a source of numerous great fishing stories, John will host a Q&A session in the main theatre area as well as selling his own branded range of fishing gear which includes many items from rods to sunglasses.
Also amongst those present will be four-time world champion Bob Nudd, who will be available to meet and greet over the weekend of the show.
Amongst the exhibitors will be local fisheries and providers of angling holidays in the UK and abroad, including teams from Carp Fishing Holidays and Carp Fishing Trips.
The expanding list of exhibitors currently includes:
Ace Baits, Advanced Technology Tackle, Baitcraft, Bait Zone, Big Carp, Carp Alley, Carp Craze, Carp Hunter, Carp Zone Carp4U, CARPology, Catmaster Tours, Eric’s Angling Centre, Fishing Republic, FOX, Vale Royal Angling Centre, French Carp Adventures, I-Carp, Jex Silt Pumping Plant Ltd, Korda, Latham’s Fishing Store, Maximum Carp, MCF Carp Fishing, Nash, Navarra Fishing Adventures, Norfolk Anglers Conservation Association, Peg One, PT Baits and Tackle, Redwood Tackle, Rigmarole, Sky Lake Fisheries, Sonik, Strikemaster Tackle, The Firm, Trakker, Vale Royal Angling Centre, Wisbech Angling and many more.
Tickets are available in advanced at £8.00 for adults (£10.00 on the day) and £2.00 (£5.00 on the day) for accompanied children under 16. There is no charge for children under five years old.
The good news for all FishingMagic browsers is that we are able to offer discounted tickets to everyone booking via the online ticketing site HERE.
Simply apply the promotional code FISHINGMAGIC at the checkout to receive 38% off the total order value which, with the online discount gives an overall saving of around 50%.
And check out our Facebook and Twitter Pages after Xmas to have a chance to win FREE tickets to the show!
For more information visit the 2013 British Carp and Angling Show website or telephone 01702 549623.
