The UK’s largest fishing show – The Big One – is set to be even bigger in 2019 as plans were unveiled for a huge second hall packed with new tackle and visitor entertainment at the Farnborough location.

And in a double delight for the nation’s fishermen, Angling Times can also exclusively reveal there will be a SECOND BIG ONE SHOW in 2019 as organisers launch a new Midlands event at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire!

The news comes as tickets for both two-day shows have been announced to go on sale Tuesday the 23rd of October, and anglers are being urged to get in quick to take advantage of brilliant early-bird offers and special VIP packages.

Over 3,000 square metres of covered exhibition space has been added to the Farnborough event on Saturday and Sunday March 23 and 24 to fit in more exhibitors and allow the world’s biggest tackle brands and retailers to expand their stands to show off more new gear and bargains.

The 2019 Farnborough event will also showcase two new additions, including a huge, interactive ‘Lure Live’ area dedicated to lure fishing fans and the unveiling of a new Super Demo Arena.

Complete with an indoor fishing lake, this demo area will ensure visitors can get first hand advice from Britain’s top anglers, and meet some celebrity guests too.

Big One show director, Vince Davies, told Angling Times: “So many exciting things are happening this year, and this is mostly accredited to the 3,000m2 of additional space we now have.

“The new lake area and theatre is certainly going to be a big hit, and will be used for coaching sessions, tackle demos, games, as well as great talks by top anglers.

“There’ll also be more exhibitors at the 2019 show and we’re still taking bookings for places.

“Lengthy negotiations are also being carried out to ensure this year’s parking issues don’t happen again in 2019.

“2018’s VIP tickets, which were linked to preferential parking spaces, sold out very quickly so we’ve also increased this for 2019’s show – make sure you grab yours before they run out!”

Vince also believes that Midlands-based anglers have been missing out on big events in their area and has worked hard to create a new show – The Big One Stoneleigh in April.

This new show – the biggest in the Midlands – will take place inside the two flagship halls at the easy-access location and will see a host of big manufacturers, retailers, and anglers in attendance.

It will be a unique opportunity for all coarse and carp anglers to see the best new gear for the 2019 season, and get buying advice from the experts who created it.

With the UK’s top retailers there too, you’ll be able to not only try new tackle, but get your hands on it at bargain prices with many show exclusives to take advantage of. “The Midlands show is something that’s been in demand for a while and is now gaining an enormous amount of attraction from exhibitors,” Vince added.

“We found the perfect venue at Stoneleigh as it met our requirements for access and parking.

“This show will reach out to a large part of the country who perhaps couldn’t have made the previous Farnborough shows.

“Anyone who wants to keep up with updates on the shows should check out the Big One website at www.thebigoneshow.co.uk.”

The two shows

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• More space! Additional 3,000m2 of show space for the 2019 event

• 200-plus stands! All the UK’s biggest tackle manufacturers and retailers will be there

• More gear – see the best new gear and buy it at bargain prices at the UK’s biggest show

• NEW Lure Live area packed with stands and demos for lure anglers

• NEW Super Demo Arena for expert tips and celebrity guests

• NEW Shop and Drop facility for you to leave bulky items

Opening times: Advance Ticket holders can get in at 8.30am on both days. Tickets on the door from 9am. The event closes at 5pm Saturday, 4.30pm Sunday.

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• Huge indoor event taking over the two main halls at Stoneleigh

• The UK’s biggest tackle manufacturers and retailers

• More gear - see the best new gear for 2019

• Hot deals! Kit yourself out for the season with tackle and bait at bargain prices

• Super Theatre – watch top anglers deliver great demos and meet celebrity guests

• FREE parking on site

Opening times: Advance Ticket holders can get in at 9am Saturday and 9.30am on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased on the door from 9:30am. The event closes at 5pm Saturday, 4.30pm Sunday.