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Structured Angling Training Sessions at The Moat

Angling training sessions can be tailored to your requirements

Fishing, angling, casting a line, catching a fish!  

Whatever you call it, its fun for kids, adults, the entire family. For everyone regardless of age or ability suited to your own level of development

A 'Wow' factor of Angling is actually, 'Catching a fish'

Angling is an excellent sport it embraces out door activities, environmental and nature education. Some of the values that can be gained from angling training sessions at The Albrighton Moat and Gardens are:

Life science, Ecology, Biology, fishing skills, outdoor safety, weather conditions

• Angling, health & safety including conduct and behaviour near the water
• Hazards for people & fish etc
• Getting to know about fish and fish welfare
• Identify different species of fish
• Landing the fish with care and treating them with respect and reducing stress to the fish
• Correctly returning the fish to the water unharmed
• How to weigh the fish and photograph them correctly and safely
• The different parts of fish inside and out
• Choosing the right equipment and tackle requirements
• How to make up a pole, rod, rig with the correct line size and braking strain
• Fish sizes and weights (maths)
• The different waters they live in
• What time of day they feed
• The different types of baits to use
• Identify the different types of species in the Moat
• The different wildlife
• The variation of plants & trees
• Learn what equipment is needed and how to use it
• How to cast the fishing rod by using a variety of techniques
• Inspire confidence and self worth
• Learn how to care for the fish
• How not to litter
• Weather conditions and how it affects people and fishing
• Thunder & lightening
• Clothing & footwear
• Personal Hygiene
• Very hot weather and UV rays
• Extremely cold weather
• Experience and benefit from positive competition
• Requirement of a licence to fish in rivers, pools and lakes etc.

Other benefits gained from Angling:

• Encourage outdoor activity
• Inspire communication
• Motivate learning, promoting a positive outlook for the future
• Life learning skills
• Tranquil and peaceful setting  
• Lifestyle and social benefits
• Increases self-esteem     
• Co-operation with peers
• Support to others

 

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