Saturday 25th June is also ‘World Fly Fishing Day’ where the art of fly fishing and fly tying will be celebrated all around the world. The Sim ( Scuola Italiana di pesca mosca) event takes place at the home of the Italian Fly Fishing Museum in the Convento della Maddalena.
If you haven’t visited this show and you have chance its amazing! There are fly tyers, rod makers and fly casters, from all over the world attending and demonstrating their craft and flies.The show is located on the banks of the famous Sangro trout river in the beautiful mountain village of Castel di Sangro.
This is not a commercial affair, this is a show for fly tying and fly fishing enthusiasts where you can meet and talk to some of the worlds finest fly tyers and single hand casters.
If you find yourself in our part of the world, please, please don’t miss this show, you will be made welcome with open arms.
I hope to see you there…. Ciao
Fly Tyer of the Year 2021 – Fly Tyer Magazine
Claudio Angelo Award 2016 – Best International Fly Tyer
Mustad Golden Hook Trophy 2014 – Fly Tying Ambassador
Mustad Silver Hook Trophy 2005 – Fly Fishing Ambassador