Some 800 visitors for Cordes Travel Day in Sliedrecht

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Fishing travel agency Cordes Travel organised her traditional Cordes Travel Day on Saturday the 11th of February at Partycentrum De Lockhorst in Sliedrecht. With nearly 800 visitors quite a few people call this the largest saltwater festival of The Netherlands!

The day can only be visited by people that have already booked a fishing trip for this year through Cordes Travel.
The day could only be visited by people that have already booked a fishing trip for this year through Cordes Travel.

 

Pure Fishing had put up a stand in the main hall of the building, showing thier latest rods, reels and lines.
Pure Fishing had put up a stand in the main hall of the building, showing thier latest rods, reels and lines.

 

The sea maps of the different locations could be picked up here as well.
The sea maps of the different locations could be picked up here as well.

 

Some of the prizes that could be won in a large lotery later in the day.
Some of the prizes that could be won in a large lottery later in the day.

 

The visitors could ask loads of questions to the fishing experts of the different locations.
The visitors could ask loads of questions to the fishing experts of the different locations.

 

One of the rooms in the center was dedicated to fishing in Denmark.
One of the rooms in the center was dedicated to fishing in Denmark.

 

Advice and tips on fishing at sea in Denmark were given freely.
Advice and tips on fishing at sea in Denmark were given freely.

 

Angling shop Avicentra filled one of the other rooms in the center.
Angling shop Avicentra filled one of the other rooms in the center.

 

Rods, reel, lines, traces, lures; Avicentra had brought it all.
Rods, reel, lines, traces, lures, etc.; Avicentra had brought it all.

 

Marco Kraal held a presentation on fishing in Iceland.
Marco Kraal held a presentation on fishing in Iceland. He wish he had brought his fly-rod to the island, he said…

 

Some 800 anglers visited the Cordes Travel Day in Sliedrecht.
Fishing guides from Sweden had travelled to the Netherlands as well to participate in this day.

 

Johan Mikkelsen held a presentation on fishing in the north of Norway.
Johan Mikkelsen held a presentation on fishing in the north of Norway.

 

Reliable tools are needed when large cod, coalfish or pollack are the desired prey.
Reliable tools are needed when large cod, coalfish or pollack are the desired prey.

 

Sweden is a much sought after destination when you are looking for pike, perch and zander.
Sweden is a much sought after destination when you are looking for pike, perch and zander.

 

TV-personality "Big Fish Klaas" made a visit to the day as well.
TV-personality “Big Fish Klaas” made a visit to the day as well.

 

Robert Valkeneer of Penn / Pure Fishing held a presentation on new developments in rod building.
Robert Valkeneer of Penn / Pure Fishing held a presentation on new developments in rod building.

 

Linda Cordes thanked all the voluteers, fishing guides etc. who participated to make this day a success.
Linda Cordes thanked all the voluteers, fishing guides etc. who participated to make this day a success.

 

Raffie Cordes thanked Robert Valkeneer for the many years of co-operation, it was announced that Robert would leave Penn / Pure Fishing by the end of March.
Raffie Cordes thanked Robert Valkeneer for the many years of co-operation, it was announced that Robert would leave Penn / Pure Fishing by the end of March.

 

The best recording of a fishing trip of 2016 was worth a nice reduction on his next fishing trip.
The best recording of a fishing trip of 2016 was worth a nice reduction on his next fishing trip.

 

A lot of people went home with a nice prize from the lottery.
A lot of people went home with a nice prize from the lottery.

 

The largest prize of the lottery was a fishing trip to Nordskott Brygge worth 1860 euros!
The largest prize of the lottery was a fishing trip to Nordskott Brygge worth 1860 euros!

 

Website: www.cordestravel.nl.

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