Show organisers DHP Ltd, publishers of top angling magazines like TCF (Total Coarse Fishing), Match Fishing and Total Carp, are incentivising tackle shops to take coachloads of their customers to the TCF Showcase.

The idea is that anglers can save a bit on fuel, and also travel with mates and perhaps have a drink without having to worry about driving home. The sweetener for the tackle dealer is that we’ll pay some of the coach-hire costs.

Remember that unlike at other shows, where there is tackle for sale, your local tackle shop is likely to gain more business from his or her regulars off the back of the show.