Adult Taster Day at Colwick Wednesday 20th April

A glorious day at Colwick, the sun shining and we might even think it was summer already! The first of three Taster days planned this season run by Colwick Fly Fishing Club.

Today we had 4 participants who have never picked up a fly rod before. So we started with a general talk about the safety aspects of fishing from both boat and bank, wearing glasses at all times to protect your eyes, a peaked cap or hat, boat etiquette etc. Following this a short casting demo before all 4 had a go at casting from the bank.

Following this we set off on boats to try and catch a fish or two.

Success !- in that two instructors had fish on and were able to pass rods to their partners to play the fish. Martin who had already had many fish on and off took Rosemary’s rod and landed a great 4lb approx trout. Not bad for your first fish! It took him quite a while and little rest was needed! He landed a couple more during the morning. Gerald landed a couple on Keith’s rod. The other two boats were frustrated with pulls and fish coming short.

There was a pleasant break for lunch on the bank with time for a natter and stretch of the legs - and fishy tales of course!

We then changed boat partners other than Ian and Richard who stuck together. Martin and Keith had a good time, Keith landing an approx 8lb, and Martin playing several more. Karen got to play her first trout with Rosemary which she landed successfully and then went on to hook one herself and land that successfully. Susie and Gerald experienced some good pulls but coud not connect. That’s fishing!

Black and Green, Nomads, Diawl Bachs, Black & Olive Buzzers were successful flies through the day.

It was very rewarding to introduce folk to this wonderful sport and I just love the smile when someone lands their first fish. Hope to see you all again and do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of more help. You are also welcome to come to CFFC meetings at the Vale Social Club, 2^nd Wednesday of the month excluding July and August.

Lastly BIG THANKS to CFFC members who gave their time to help out today.