2012 – This is the year of family fishing fun ...
Sally Gallop from the Environment Agency says:‘Go fishing! Give it a go – I did and I loved it!’
Although I had worked for the Fisheries department since 1988, I had never been fishing until 2004.
That year I was asked to organise some free fishing events. I went along to help with the children’s event, ended up untangling lines, baiting hooks and to my utmost surprise I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was, to coin a phrase, ‘hooked.’
The look of pure excitement and joy on a child’s face when they catch their first fish is not one to miss.
I knew from that day that this new aspect of my job within the Environment Agency was going to be one that gave me great pleasure.
Since then I have organised events every year and in 2012 were back better than ever.
Were back ... the Environment Agency is once again running free introduction to fishing days.
After the resounding success of last years events we are once again running some introduction to fishing days.
The family days proved to be a big hit during the summer holidays and we will be running more this year so the whole family can come and learn about fishing.
During the Easter holidays we are running three fishing events, two for the over 12’s (trout fishing – if you catch one you can have it for your tea!) and one that will be a trout and coarse fishing day, over 12’s can do half a day of each, but don’t worry under 12’s you can do a whole days coarse fishing.
Junior Trout fishing (over 12’s only)
• April 4th - Siblyback Lake, Near Liskeard
• April 11th - Stithians Lakes,
Near Redruth
Junior Trout and Coarse fishing (trout over 12’s; coarse fishing any age. Parents welcome to join in the coarse fishing)
• April 12th - Bake Lakes, Trerulefoot, Near Saltash
Book a place in advance. Call 01208 265012 for booking forms, or download one from our website
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
All events are FREE and there is no need to buy a rod licence. All family friendly days.
More events later in the year:
•Wednesday 25th July - Whalesborough Bude Canal AA
• Friday 3rd August - Higher Shorston Lakes
• Friday 10th August - Bake Lakes • Saturday 11th August - Siblyback • Friday 17th August - Helston • Saturday 18th August - Bake Lakes
• Saturday 29th September – Stithians (over 12’s )
So why not try fishing? It’s a hobby that’s good for you and your family, and you’ll soon realise why it’s the most popular outdoor sport in the country.
You do not require a rod licence for any of the events organised by the Agency although a licence is normally required if you are over
Innis Fly Fishery
Innis Moor,Penwithick,Near St Austell, 1 mile from Eden Open 7 days a week 8am-dusk
■ ROD & BOAT HIRE ■ TACKLE SHOP ■
On-site Facilities available are:B&B - Public House - Campsite ALL SET WITHIN 20 ACRES
Day Tickets available - EA Licenses required
www.innis-fly-fishery.co.uk /
innis@tiscali.co.uk
TELEPHONE 01726 852 382 The
Tackle Box 1, Swanpool Street Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3HU
Tel. (01326) 315849
Wreck and Shark Fishing Trips FOR ALL YOUR TACKLE AND BAIT REQUIREMENTS
Fly & Coarse Fishing Lakes
• Rod hire •Tackle • Bait
• E.A. Rod Licenses available
Open 365 Days a Year
8.00am to Dusk
Fishing Lakes Contact Ian Spencer Trerulefoot • Saltash • Cornwall • PL12 5BW
Telephone 07798 585 836 Evenings 01503 263 349
www.bakelakes.co.uk
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twelve years old, and you are fishing for freshwater fish (salmon, trout, and coarse fish).
A full year’s adult trout and coarse licence costs £27.00, but you can also buy a single day’s licence for only £3.75. Under 16s get a full year for only £5.00.
You can buy a rod licence by following the link from our web site
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ homeandleisure/recreation/fishing/ or from any post office.
Our telephone sales line is 0844 800 5386. Phone lines are open from 8.30am - 8pm daily from March to September, and 8.30am - 6.00pm daily from October to February.
Not only is a rod licence a legal requirement, but we use the money to protect and improve fishing in England and Wales.
Sally-Anne Gallop Technical Officer
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