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WORLD PREDATOR CLASSIC: EDuCATINg FOR THE FuTuRE
Wellantcollege Gorinchem Sport
Fishing Academy As a professional angler you are
faced with many different issues...What about the fish and water quality? Which rod and technique is most suitable for fishing in rivers? How do you organize a large sport fishing event? And, what is the most sustainable way to grow fish? At Wellantcollege Gorinchem we
prepare our students with all the training to deal with these issues and more. Sportsmanship, sustainability,
recreation, outdoor activities, nature and the environment, animal welfare, water management, flora and fauna legislation and contacts with people and organizations are our keywords. This type of training leads to jobs within
in three or four years, for occupations that are directly or indirectly related to sport fishing. It is a broad education with
Feeding their imagination: The youth are our future
Following on the success of last year, there will be another youth fishing day or fishing academy on Saturday, 27th of June, during the last day of this year’s edition of the WPC (World Predator Classic). Last year there were 60 children in four
sessions. It was great to see their enthusiasm, most of the children who participated are still fishing, and some of them even have made it their new hobby. We had a lot of positive responses from parents who where surprised by the interest and patience their children have shown during this day. This year, there will be an educational
clinic in collaboration with Sportvisserij Zuid West Nederland (SNZW) and the youth department of the local fishing federation, Het Voorns Kanaal. This day will be organised in the great environment of the historical Dry Dock. This day is also so important because
of the theoretical side of things where the children are being taught to handle the fish with care and have respect for the environment. The WPC concentrates on the aspects of nature and environment, seeing them to be of the upmost importance, so this is a perfect way to teach the children
about these aspects of the fishing. We want to get the children acquainted
with the theory of not only predatory fish, but also many other species and styles. We will show the children a variety of fishing techniques like:
n Carp fishing n Feeder fishing n Fly fishing n Predator fishing n Street fishing
There will be stands with loads of
fishing tackle and materials for many different techniques of fishing. There will be experienced anglers with a lot of expertise present to give their time, knowledge and instruction. A treasure hunt will be set out so the
children can win different angling prizes. We will take care of all the tackle needed,
but if the children have their own fishing rods and tackle, please get them to bring it along on the day. Drinks and snacks are also being
provided for the hungry and thirsty children. We promise that it will be a great day for
all the young people, we hope to see you there!
a focus not only for sport fishing, nature and water management, but learning that sport fishing is central.
Practice makes perfect ..
The course contains many practical moments. We cover inventory, reporting, practical resource management, green maintenance, measuring water quality, building cormorant cages etc. Additionally, we also practice different fish disciplines.
Internships..
Students follow internships in various training companies. ‘’Sportvisserij Nederland’’ and other federations offer internships with interesting assignments. There are also internships at tackle
shops, water management, landscaping, culture centres and carp and trout ponds. There is also the option to follow an Internship abroad. We are delighted that we have a large project in Sweden, with leading Swedish Sport fish academy in Forsagha. We also have a partnership with “ Carp Connections” that offers our participants a foreign internship in France.
Water management..
Wellantcollege Gorinchem already has the training for Sports fishing. With the advent of training Water management and Land, Water & Environment (September 2014) it is our wish to make the area of “water” completely realized. Educationally this may relate to land or water, but also maintenance and quality of fish or drinking water. In short, if you seriously want to get started with water and / or sport fishing, Gorinchem is “ the place to be!”
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