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The countdown has begun for the fifth Orvis Saltwater Fly Fishing Festival, a flagship event which is set to take place from Friday August 30th to Sunday September 1st 2024 against the stunning backdrop of Chichester Harbour and Hayling Island.
The Orvis Saltwater Fly Fishing Festival caters for seasoned anglers and newcomers alike. All ages and abilities are welcome and although there is a competition element, the event primarily gives everyone the opportunity to connect with fellow anglers to share their passions, expand their skills, and delve deeper into the world of saltwater fly-fishing in the UK.
This is the most accessible form of fly-fishing available, there is never more than 70 miles between you and the UK coast and fishing licenses are not required. Orvis are building a growing community of saltwater anglers and invite you to join it.
Anglers attending can expect bass and mullet workshops from experts including Colin Macleod, Michael Rescorle, Philip Spratt, and the Fluff Chuckers' Rodney Wevill, as well as fly tying, social events and two and a half days of competition fishing with coveted Orvis prizes awarded for categories such as 'Longest Bass', 'Longest Mullet', 'Longest Other Species', and 'Most Number of Species'.
New for the Orvis Saltwater Fly Fishing Festival 2024 is a trio of ticket types and extended fishing times. Prospective attendees can choose between a 'Competitor Ticket', 'Festival Ticket' or even a 'Youth Ticket' created for younger friends and family members under the age of 18. The latter is intended to encourage and foster the next generation of saltwater fly-fishing anglers and grants entry to the Friday afternoon Youth Competition for a chance to win the 'Longest Catch' prize.
Also new for this year, YETI will be bringing the heat to the festival with the YETI Night Station powered by hot TrueStart coffee and Solo Stove smokeless firepits burning all night long. Whatever your level of fly-fishing experience, the YETI Night Station promises the perfect spot to gather, share stories, and continue fishing until the early hours.
Other event partners this year include Lakedown Brewing Co, Fulling Mill, DeliVita, and Upavon Fly Fishing. The festival practices catch and release and supports environmental and mentoring organisations.
Tickets can be bought directly via the Orvis UK website.
Orvis UK will be sharing highlights, top catches and tips from the saltwater festival guides on their Instagram stories throughout the weekend.
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