So i am think of arranging a new casting comp in the UK. I plan to do a show in Bristol OCT/NOV 2017 for fly fishing, fly tying and lure fishing and would love to do a proper casting comp. Try to get a major company involved and standardise the comp. So maybe provide the rod and line to competitors ...

Nice to see you on her Charles.
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Am i counted as a Pro?
I don't think i am.
I'm a bloke who sells a few fly tying materials.
Will i be excluded?

VAT and Duty are two different things. Outside of the EU if you are VAT registered you do not have to charge VAT to the customer. Inside the EC if the customer is VAT registered they give you there VAT number and no VAT is charged. Duty is a tax on top. When importing from outside the EC i think i g...

Lighter by some way then the high carbon steel one.
I would say a similar wire weight to the stainless steel one but stronger because it is carbon steel.
It does have a slight off set point but its easy to tweak out of you want it inline.

Daiichi 3111 is a popular hook for me.
Strong, sharp and light.

I speak to Lawrence occasionally. I am 99% sure that he won't be making any more vices. He released a few earlier this year (under 10) and the flack he got from people moaning at him because the were worried about the value of there vices going down was disgusting. So it put him off doing anything e...

Cheers for the advice guys.

Sounds like fun Paul lol.
I notice that may guys seem to use light rods for seatrout fishing over there. 5wt and 6wt.
Is this because they are spooky or that conditions are good to use that weight rod.
Normally i use a 8wt for the UK in Salt mainly due to size of fly and or wind conditions.

Thank you for the reply.
I was beginning to wonder if anyone was going to.
Do post up how you get on.
Nice flies.

T