In Pictures: North West Angling Fair 2023 in Strabane

The North West Angling Fair 2023 took place in Strabane last weekend, 1st and 2nd April, with angling enthusiasts turning out in their droves.

Those in attendance had the opportunity to access a wide range of fishing tackle producers, fly tying brands and fishing outfitters in the Main Hall of the Melvin Sports Complex and sample professional casting demonstrations and expert fly fishing tuition.

Loughs Agency had a major presence, with the Marine Machine and various staff onsite to answer some of the most burning questions from the angling community.

Scroll below to view a selection of the best photographs from across the weekend.

Dominic McGavigan, little Theo Gallen with his aunt Niamh enjoy the North West Angling fair.

 

Aoibheann from Loughs Agency has a chat with young Fautina and her sister Melania at the North West Angling Fair.

 

Aoibheann ahows Zac and Freya Armour some seaweed.

 

Jack Porter from the Loughs Agency helps this young man try out the VR.

 

 

Hywel Morgan demonstrates Casting.

 

Ray McKeeman, Maddie Kelly, Lauren McGonagle, Sarah Harte, Frances Lawson, Angela Crighton, Susan Brown and Jim Hoy.

 

Scott MacKenzie is a three time World Spey Casting Champion from Inverness and he keeps an eye on Lewis Porter and Colm coyle as they practise casting.

 

Young people making their own flies.

 

Sisters Baileigh and Brooke give the Marine Machine the thumbs up.

 

One of the many stalls at the Fair.

 

Cllr Michaela Boyle chats with staff members of Loughs Agency.

 

 

Freddie from FROG and Kelsey Geddis from Loughs Agency have a great time at the North West Angling Fair. Aoibheann Gillespie-Mules with the Marine Machine.

 

Attendees trying their hand at casting.

 

Loughs Agency’s Sarah McLean.

 

The angling simulator from FROG CIC.

 

The Marine Machine proving popular.

 

Tom Brown.

 

Conor Arnold.

 

Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council Sandra Duffy meets some of the women from REEL Fly Fishing.

 

Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council Sandra Duffy meets some of the women from REEL Fly Fishing.

 

Logan Frystal tries out the VR headset at the Loughs Agency stand.

 

Jack Porter and Seamus Sweeney from Loughs Agency help young Logan Frystal try out the VR headset.

 

 

 

Young Jack Brown keeps his eyes on the Fly as he gets instructions from Arthur Greenwood on how to tie.

 

Jack Porter and Freddie from FROG CIC.

 

Trevor Ogborn and Kevin McGill.

 

Loughs Agency’s Ciarán McGonigle in conversation.

 

The angling simulator from FROG CIC.

 

Freddie from FROG CIC helps children with their casting.

 

Hywel Morgan demonstrates casting at the Angling Fair.

 

Fly tying in full flow.

 

 

Conor Arnold is a full time professional guide, A.P.G.A.I Ireland casting instructor and Loop Team Member for Ireland.

 

Conor Arnold is a full time professional guide, A.P.G.A.I Ireland casting instructor and Loop Team Member for Ireland. An immersive experience was had with the VR headsets.

 

A familiar face at the North West Angling Fair, Scott MacKenzie is a three time World Spey Casting Champion from Inverness.

 

Hywel Morgan demonstrates casting at the Angling Fair.