Coincidentally (?), we entered the fair via hall 2 where the very first stand was immediately the stand of Fly Scene. This Belgian-based supplier of fly fishing and tying materials offers good quality and sharp-priced materials. So I finally bought a stacker, a UV light pen and UV-curing adhesive and some hooks and dubbing.
However, my biggest purchase was a pair of Vision Loikka wading boots.
I had to consult some friends to decide on the soles: felt, rubber or rubber with tungsten studs. After some phone calls and a quick internet check I decided to buy the rubber soles with studs. I was the most expensive option but luckily I got a nice fair reduction. I hope I made the right choice and that I will be able to cross a lot of beautiful rivers with these boots!
I have met some fellow fly fishermen from fly fishing club Fly Only in Kessel, Belgium. They were so kind to give some advise with the boots and they invited me to join their club. They gather every Sunday morning to tie flies. Board member Jan Mertens was giving a fly tying demonstration at the fair and I bought these beauties from him:
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