Hywel is the son of welsh fishing guru Moc Morgan, so perhaps it is no surprise that he began fishing at the age of just 2 ½. Having spent his childhood fishing in the rivers Teifi and Ystwyth, Hywel began competing in casting competitions, and by age sixteen he had won the CLA Casting Competitions for three years running.

Bob fished 20 consecutive angling championships for England, winning 4 individual and 7 team gold medals. His first England cap was in Switzerland in 1984, his most memorable win was at Holme Pierrepoint England in 1994 in front of 20,000 spectators when Bob won Gold in the individual class and England won gold as a team.

A distinctive figure in his camouflage clothing, Jan Porter is a former Norwegian International competitor who is renowned as a match angler. He has captained the Norwegian team in the Freshwater World Championships, and also managed an historic double victory with Trentham AC when the team won the Angling Times Winter League and the Division 1 National title.

Charles Jardine is one of the most well known faces in the fly fishing world, through his many appearances at shows around the UK, and his work as Director of the Countryside Alliance’s Campaign for Angling.

Chris Green was born in the West Country and spent his youth bird nesting, rabbit catching and living off the fat of the land. Chris is a versatile fisherman, who is equally adept at catching fish in lakes, rivers, canals and in the sea.

The Professional Anglers Association will provide angling tuition throughout the weekend. Their purpose is to coach you in learning how to fish successfully, or help to improve your angling skills.