EAC Summer open weekend 2017 Lure tank Demonstrations!

The Lure Tank demonstrations are one of the fastest growing parts of our Open Weekends and the next one coming up on the 1st and 2nd of July will be the best yet! We have updated the instore format and will be bringing you more of the countries top lure anglers, sponsored by Tronixpro and supported by Savage Gear and Pure Fishing, making this the premier lure fishing event on the east coast of Scotland! All of our featured anglers are at the very top of their game and will go out of their way to show you how to perform the latest techniques and how to rig and fish any style of lure you can imagine. They will even take the time to guide you round our massive lure selection between demonstrations, helping you to choose the right equipment and best lures and baits from our extensive range, so don't miss out and come to Scotland's biggest FREE angling event!

Gary Henderson

Gary Henderson

Gary Henderson started fishing early on in his life. At the age of 7, he purchased his first set up and hooked his first ever fish not long after. Gary has gained a good reputation, through hard work and determination over the past 4-5 years, which have resulted in Pike weighing in at over 32lb and Perch over 4lb. However, it isn’t the list of big fish that Gary has caught that has led to his signing to angling brands Abu and Berkley. “Gary has huge potential that will greatly benefit both Abu Garcia & Berkley,” said Lucy Gourley, UK Marketing Executive, Pure Fishing. “He is very skilled, proactive and has an abundance of passion for the sport, which shows while he’s fishing and off the water. We are very excited to have him on board and have him work alongside our other ProTeam members. “ Gary will also be working with the brand teams, to provide valuable knowledge, product testing and evaluation for future UK products to be launched from Abu Garcia and Berkley.
“As we continue our focus in the Predator market, it is vital that we have a great team of experienced, passionate anglers that can help us grow in this category,” Said John Henderson, Sales & Marketing Director – UK & Ireland, Pure Fishing. “ Adding Gary to the existing team will be integral in helping us to strengthen this category further” ‘I am delighted to be joining the fantastic predator team at Abu Garcia & Berkley,” said Gary. “To be associated and working with some of the best brands in the world is a real honour. I, like many other anglers have always been a huge fan of the Abu reels and regard them as the finest predator reels available, and know when paired with the great selection of Berkley products , I will see my fishing elevated to the next level…it is a dream come true to be working with them.” First stop for Gary in his new role is the Glasgow Angling Centre Open Weekend on the 5th & 6th March 2016.

Lee Goddard


Lee has a host of personal achievements including racking up a good number of Bass on Light Game metals as well as a few other species such as Garfish, Scad, Sea Trout, Mackerel, etc.
On Dropshot, Lee has caught a number of species both in the UK and abroad, including the quite rare Baillons Wrasse among more common species such as Black Bream, Corkwing Wrasse, Goldsinney Wrasse and a host of other UK species.Abroad, Lee has used this technique for Striped Bream, White Bream, Saddled Bream, Black scorpion Fish, Rainbow Wrasse, Puffer fish, Damsel Fish, Pandora and again; a host of other species.Getting to grips with some of the techniques involved in “on the drop” fishing with jigheads has provided Lee with the most fun. Using these methods, Lee has caught Leerfish, Amberjack, Scorpion Fish, Scad, Pollock, Bass, Mullet, Garfish, Flounder, Turbot, Weever fish and so many more.

Matt Rand
Representing Salmo and Fox, Salmo brand manager will be on hand to help. It will not only be Salmo lures that the guys will have on show, they will also have a range of the Fox Range and will be there to give advice on how they will be best use them.

There really is something for everyone at these events, that's why they are the biggest in Scotland - and this one promises to be the biggest ever! With FREE parking and FREE entry, there will be loads of things to see and do on the Open Weekend dates as well as some amazing bargains on all types of fishing tackle. Keep an eye out on Facebook, Twitter and instore for more info on what's going on at this event! Plus don't forget to register for your FREE GIFT on the day! Click HERE for details!