Junior fly casters shine at CLA Gamefair

publication date: Aug 4, 2008

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author/source: HG / Salmon Editor

Joseph Avery-Harris is now well stocked with Greys fishing tackle after winning top spot in both the Youth Salmon Distance and Youth Trout Distance championships at this year’s CLA Gamefair.

Sponsored for the 6th year in a row by Hardy & Greys Ltd these youth championships are of great appeal.

The winners were as follows:

Hardy Youth Open Salmon Distance Championship

• 1st Joseph Avery-Harris. Prize: Greys G Series Salmon outfit.
• 2nd Ryan Brady. Prize: Greys G Series rod.
• 3rd Tasha Lancaster. Prize: Greys reel

Greys Youth UK Open Trout Distance Championship

• 1st Joseph Avery-Harris. Prize: Greys G-Tec outfit
• 2nd Tasha Lancaster. Prize: Greys G-Tec rod
• 3rd Jack Yates. Prize: Greys G-Tec reel

Hardy 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.”