Now how can i start, well we got there about 9.20am, the gates to get in to the show was outside no need to line up like you would do at NEC, me and the bro had ticket's to get in even better. no rush like you would at the N.E.C for your free stuff you got it as you walked through the gates nice way of doing it.
then just inside they had a lovely cafe were you could get a full breakie while waiting to get in to the main arena.
they came around with all the Mag's.
when it open there was no need to line up, no rush, no pushing or shoving. when we got in, it looked good, the pole Alleys was not in a line you had preston stall with the pole alley next to it and this was the same for the rest of them.
the nice thing is you could talk to the star's very easy and they would answerer's all your questions, (and man me and the bro had a lot of them) they gave us all the info we needed and more to
it was a bit of a shame that all the star's was not there, but we was told that the dates for this years show fell on the same time as some fishing festivals so some of the top names that they had down could not make it. this is going to change for next year thou so next year should be a bit better.

badboybagger would like to thank. pat maclnnes Darren cox and Neil machin the reason why you will all soon find out soon so watch this space.

man but we both really enjoyed talking to Giles cochrane you ask he tells if you don't like it tuff. he gave us lots of info on docklows so watch out boys also i thought john Arthur was a really nice guy, gave us loads of info on lakes in the midlands not saying witch ones but watch out we are coming
for £8 no parking fee what a good show it was lets hope next year will be even bigger and better.

oO simon while we was up there talking to pat maclnnes Neil machin and others, they are having problems getting back on to the new sit same problem as Giles had getting on so don't know if you want to take a look at this problem thanks.

Went myself sunday, got there about 10-15 and drove straight into free undercover parking, paid my money and went in, collecting a free goodie bag on the way. Had a leisurely stroll around with no hussle and bussle. Had a good chat to Tom Pickering who could talk about fishing all day and was in no rush to finish answering my questions, a really nice bloke, as was Mark Williams and Jon Arthur who again answered questions honestly and explained their answers. Interesting listening to John Wilson and his views on terrestial tv and the goverment.
The show was spaced out well with plenty of room to watch the various exibitors showing off their goods, just a pity a few other "big" companies wern't there but i'm sure they will be there next year, all being well I shall be going.
special thanks to the lad on the garbolino stall, who's name i dont know, who spent time to explain every float and how to shot them effectivly and what baits to use with them.

i have got to agree with you daylewia wait for next yr when it out doz the nec

I really enjoyed the show.
I've put my thoughts on the day in my Blog.

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very nice read Pete i got the same opinion as you about the show and as we were told that next yr it going to be better. we were also told that that maver and shimano browning and daiwa etc they were looking round the show so next yr they be there boy that would be a show.. like i said NEC is going to be on the rocks next yr this yr NEC they were giving the stalls for nothing just to get them to exhibit there products.. that what we were being told at the show or they would not have that many exhibitors...

Hello baggin art i told you the tcf show was going take over from the nec.How was your mate Darren cox .did you have a good chat to him you and bro.he is a top bloke with plenty of tips.you have hit the big time fishing with the big boys.

it nice to see you on here Martyn it a shame that that you are not on here more often. yes me and the bro was already going to the show, we got are ticket's back in march the show was brill. had a good chat with john Arthur about barston got a very big match there. i have fished it last yr in a match but need some more info on it, i had a very nice catch with Des ship one of are boys from the west country. it was a brill show and next yr it be better they will all be there. as for my m8 Darren we had a good old chat on a few topics,, but for me i got to say that m8 Giles cochrane out did them all what a man me and the bro we always look for him he the best no .bull s... just tells you how it is brill guy. i had to see him this yr more for some info on hook in the loop i fish that way all the time it work for me it brill way of fishing i just need a little bit of tweaking. well Martyn how's it going for you i see that one more has bit the dust i think that the book making has had it thank god i do not do that line of work any more like said i got a lovely job. last week my dad past away god rest his sole they sent me home for a week with pay and if i need any longer just ring. what a job you do not get Meany of these job's around.. you want to come on shout some time it a bit of fun let me know how your fishing is going i catch you later m8 all the best............