Hardy & Greys Ltd proved a major magnet to visitors at the 50th anniversary of the CLA Game Fair this year. Held at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, Hardy & Greys were at the very heart of Fishermans row supporting no less than nine of their top retail dealers located throughout the Fishing Village.
A full range of products were being showcased from the Northumbrian fishing tackle company, including the new Hardy Demon and Greys G-Tec ranges and top Hardy Consultants including Chris Ogborne, Charles Jardine, Ian Gordon and Howard Croston were on hand to offer advice at all levels.
Members from the Hardy & Greys Academy were also present, giving casting tuition and sharing their top fishing tips. The company also sponsored the casting clinic being run by the Salmon & Trout Association, giving visitors the opportunity to improve on their casting skills.
For the past 6 years, Hardy & Greys Ltd have sponsored the Hardy Youth Open Salmon Distance Championship and Greys Youth Open Trout Distance Championship.
Winners of the Hardy Youth Open Salmon Distance Championship included Joseph Avery-Harris who took 1st place, closely followed by Ryan Brady in 2nd and Tasha Lancaster in 3rd.
Joseph Avery- Harris took 1st place in the Greys Youth UK Open Trout Distance Championship followed by Tasha Lancaster and Jack Yates.
Winners of the Salmon Championship were given a Greys G Series Salmon outfit with the 2nd place being awarded a Greys G Series rod. The prize for third place was a Greys reel.
Winners of the Trout championship received a G-Tec outfit and runners up received a Greys G-Tec rod for 2nd place and a Greys G-Tec reel for 3rd.
Brand Marketing Manager, John Wolstenholme said;
“Over the years, we have gained a reputation for being one of the most ‘approachable’ stands at the Fair. The level of skill in the junior casting has hugely increased since last year and we are proud to support the competitions.”
“By doing this, we are focusing on the prime need in our sport today – to encourage more young people into angling.”
“We do not attend the CLA just to sell tackle, as we’re equally delighted when anglers come to us to discuss a problem with their casting, their techniques or simply to talk fishing. Our experts are on hand throughout the fair to offer advice on all aspects of the game, presenting a unique opportunity for anglers to talk with the best team in the business.”
