Tuesday, 7 June 2016

Colwick FFC / Notts Salmon & Trout Ass Junior day 4th June 2016



Colwick Country Park Fishery hosts another junior day. We had a full complement of 12 youngsters made up of 7 new to Fly fishing, Evelyn who had her first go at our last day and 4 more who are all showing a lot of promise.

The usual mix of fly tying and learning to cast or improve their casting technique on the grass in the morning coached by Mick Huffer and his helpers. After Bob’s excellent BBQ all were then ready to have a go in the afternoon fishing off the roadside bank.

The water was generally very calm and what ripple there was, was a little too far out. This did not stop Anthony (AJ) catching his first ever trout having cast himself and struck into the fish as soon as he thought he felt something. This was taken on a black and red silver beaded buzzer that he had tied during the morning session. A huge well done to AJ – the star of the day!

Kayleigh was into the action again taking the opportunity to play a fish that Keith hooked, this was expertly played and landed. Patrick also had the chance to play a fish, however he was snapped off. I fear he played the fish too hard. Never mind all good experience and we all have to learn the hard way more often than not!

I hope many of you will have another go as you all tried so hard, even the odd regular angler fishing on the day did not do too well!


Thanks to all who came and helped in various ways. We look forward to our next day on the 2nd July.

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