Charles Jardine
Charles Jardine is a fly fisherman regarded by many around the world as a master of the sport. He would be renown in the industry of Fly Fishing not only a fantastic tyer and caster but also as an author, painter and photographer. Come and meet Charles at the ‘Countryside Alliance Ireland/ Fishing for Schools’ stand at the fair.
Casting...
Having grown up in his father's shadow, Hywel decided to make a name for himself and started competing in casting competitions.
He started at local country fairs, then progressed to the CLA Game Fair where for three successive years he won every event. As a result he was asked not to compete any more so that others could have a chance of winning... and all this before he was sixteen years old.
He then turned to the British Casting Association and started to compete at British, European and World casting championships. During this time he amassed the following titles:
- World Games Accuracy Casting Champion
- European Distance Casting Champion
- European Silver Medallist (Accuracy)
- 14 British casting records
- 6 times All Round British Champion
- Over 100 British Individual titles
Fishing...
Having been successful in the casting scene, Hywel decided to return to fishing. He has represented Wales on twelve occasions (and has been captain for his country three times). Six times were at home internationals, where he was Top Rod on three occasions. The other six were at World Championships, where he captained the Welsh team to a silver medal in Ireland in 1995 and was a member of the silver medal winning team at England 2000. Individually he has been one of the most successful competitors from all the home countries, gaining results in silver, 4th, 7th and 10th places..
Consultancies...
Hywel is now the game tackle consultant for Daiwa Sports LTD developing products for the British and European Market.
Television...
Hywel has presented programmes on fishing for Discovery Realtime, Horse and Country TV, Welsh TV channel S4C for a few years. He also has over 10 DVD titles on sale now. He has also made appearances on 'Record Breakers', the 'Big Breakfast' and has been a guest on Sky TV's 'Tight Lines'.