COACHING NEWS FROM PORINGLAND LAKES
Coaching Scheme Launched at Poringland Lakes
The PCLA has teamed up with two of the region’s top angling coaches to provide coaching at Poringland LakesUnder the new arrangements, the trustees have offered to make the lakes available to Angling Trust accredited coaches Mark Casto and Eric Peak for coaching sessions.
“We hope local anglers and those from further afield can take advantage of this new partnership,” said lakes’ head bailiff Ray Noble.
“Coaching brings many benefits. Not only will it be delivered in a structured and ‘professional’ way but it will give members and visitors the opportunity to improve their angling skills and help educate youngsters and beginners in the basics including fish handling and welfare. Hopefully, it will attract more people to Poringland Lakes as well” he added.
Explaining the administrative procedures, Ray went on to say “Mark and Eric will make all the arrangements, liaising directly with anglers and reserving peg space.”
Both Mark and Eric are Angling Trust accredited coaches, Mark at level two and Eric level one. They have been vetted by the Angling Trust and the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS), have a first aid certificate and hold civil liability and accident insurance specifically for coaching angling.
Mark was also chairman of the Broads Angling Strategy Group from 2009 to 2013 and was instrumental in putting together the Broads Angling Strategy that covers the whole of the Norfolk Broads. He is currently chairman of the BASG Communications and Education sub-group.
Unlike many other coaches, Mark and Eric are giving their time free of charge. However, there will be a modest cost to cover their expenses including travel, bait etc. As a guide, it is expected a two-hour session will cost in the region of £25 (inclusive of peg fee, bait etc) which represents excellent value for money when compared to other venues who charge £40 plus for a similar session.
For more information about coaching, please contact head coach Mark Casto on 01502 476842 or email at thefishwasbig@gmail.com. See also Mark’s regular blog at www.thefishwasbig.blogspot.co.uk.
