Welcome to the Prince Albert Angling Society
2024 RIBBLE SHOW
The Committee invites all members and guests to attend the PAAS Annual Open Day between 9.30 and 4pm on the 9th of June 2024 at the Post Office stretch on the river Ribble at Ribchester
Open to everyone – not just members and entrance and parking is FREE!
On Site Catering
Dogs on leads and well-behaved owner’s welcome
Meet angling specialists for free with fishing demonstrations and talks on all aspects of angling.
A great chance to meet the committee and find out more about the Society.
Expert advice and the latest innovations from the trade stands.
Plus, our famous ‘bring-n-buy’ second hand tackle marquee.
DEMONSTRATORS AND SPEAKERS SCHEDULE
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Demonstrations on the River 10.00 Rod, Pin and Float Alan Roe and Jody Deacon 10.30 The Way of the Spey Jim Fearns 11.00 Carp Frank Warwick 11.30 Trout and About Brian Warrington BREAK 1.00 Sea Trout Tactics Rob Redmond 1.30 It’s all about the Nymph Chris Hosker 2.00 Pike Anglers Club Dave Harrison 2.30 Tenkara, the ultimate presentation Richard Thornley 3.00 Close |
In the Speakers Marquee Terry Theobold Alan Roe Jamie Cook John Stephenson Blackpool Sea Baits Pike Fishing Association Southport Boat Anglers Running order and timings to be confirmed
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TRADE STAND AND EXHIBITORS
| Angling Trust | Fly Tying Company |
| Cookshill Fly Tying | Mallon and Green |
| John Stephenson Vintage Tackle | Grayling Society |
| Ribble Trust | Southport Sea Boat Anglers |
| Aloe Vera | GAIA Casting Tuition |
| North West Fly Dressers | Spin Tec |
| MayFly Fish Reproductions | Pike Fishing Association |
| Terry Theobald Secondhand Bookseller | Graham Benyon – Tackle Dealer |
FLY-CASTING ARENA
The Game Angler Instructors Association – free fly-casting tuition throughout the day including Dion Dougherty with the double handed rod and Spey casting. The Game Angler Instructors Association – free fly-casting tuition throughout the day including Dion Dougherty with the double handed rod and Spey casting.
PAAS MARQUEE
All your questions answered on Membership. Our Junior Section. Our Conservation Work. PAAS Merchandise. The PAAS Marquee also includes demonstrations on fly tying with The Northwest Fly Dressers Guild.
BRING-N-BUY SECOND HAND TACKLE MARQUEE
Sell your unwanted or unused tackle in the Bring -&-Buy Tackle Marquee or browse the thousands of bargains on offer.
If you have more than 20 items to sell, you must book them in at the show ground on Saturday 8th June or John Kirby on 07966 847 022 to arrange a pick/drop-off in advance.
Stocks Reservoir in the Forrest of Bowland
2024 Season Permits available now!
We have a limited number of Season Tickets available for this water at £75.00 for non members of the Society.
Season Permit Application Form
Stocks Reservoir is a large fly fishery, some 350 acres, situated in the Forrest of Bowland at the head of the Hodder Valley. Rainbow Trout are stocked during the season and there is a head of resident fish. The fishing is fly only, primarily for Trout although Perch may be fished for, again by fly only. Only barbless or de-barbed hooks may be used. All Trout and Perch must be returned to the water unharmed. No boats or float tubes are allowed, it is strictly bank fishing only, dawn until dusk from 29th March until 31st October (inclusive).
Over 16’s £75.00 + £5.00 postal admin fee.
Under 16’s £15.00 + £5.00 postal admin fee.
(Under 16’s receive a complete Prince Albert Angling Society annual membership).