August 2017 - Sarahs Fab Catch!

 Many thanks to Sarah for sending in this photo of her Daughters fab catch at our National Fishing Month event on Thursday. "Tony asked me to send you our photo of 'biggest catch of the day' Thank you very much for a great experience. Truly inspiring for our young fishing enthusiasts."
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August 2017 - Another 70 participants for National Fishing Month

 Wednesday saw us back on the banks of Carpdell fishery for our National Fishing Month program as part of the Cassiobury Farm and Fishery open days. Our Coaching team consisted of David Brown, Paul Forman, Tony Forman, Del Greening and Mick Parkinson. Firstly a huge thanks to Mick who agreed to join us after a last minute request when we realised this event was going to be busier than originally expected! In total the team delivered 30 minute...
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August 2017 - Zain goes from Strength to Strength

 Great to welcome Zain back this week for another session on waggler fishing. Real character is this lad, every fish is given a name and this week they were also "interviewed"😂 Loads of fish caught but he set a real challenge with only 10 minutes left he said he always wanted to catch a pike. So out came the spinning rod, his second run through and whack, a jack pike was on! Well done Zain, it's been a pleasure...
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August 2017 - Coaches success after NFM event

 Another bonus overnight session for some of the coaching team as we got in a quick overnighter at Carpdell fishery after the Cassiobury Farm and Fishery open day on Thursday. Was a very quiet night, but things picked up at first light. First fish fell to Paul Forman with a VS fish of 24lb 04oz. Absolutely mint condition and certainly gave Paul the run around before it was finally banked. Many thanks to...
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August 2017 - Half ay through Cassiobury Farm Open Days

 Thursday, 10th August saw us reaching the half way mark of Open Days at Cassiobury Farm and Fishery. This was the first time this year that the weather held out and this certainly pushed up the numbers. We ran 30 minute coaching sessions for over 70 Participants as part of our National Fishing Month programme. Tony Forman brought his son Kieran along, and its thanks to him and his photography skills that we...
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August 2017 - Coaches producing the goods at Carpdell

 Some of the coaching team stayed on for an overnight session at Carpdell fishery after our National Fishing Month event on Saturday. Tony Forman was first off the mark with a common just under 20lb, this was followed by Carpdells Bailiff Chris Reilly with a fish of around 18lb and finally Andy whose 17lb Common was his first Carp from the venue. Good time had by all and with all the kit sorted...
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August 2017 - 2nd Open Day at Cassiobury Farm

 Saturday 5th August saw the second of our National Fishing Month events as part of the Cassiobury Farm and Fishery open days. Weather was not the greatest but our team of coaches delivered over 25 hours of tuition with the 30 minute taster sessions which were on offer. Carpdell fishery continues to produce the goods with plenty of fish to be had, including a couple of Chub which are rare visitors to the bank.
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August 2017 - Zain starts CAST Level 2

 It was great to catch up with 11 year old Zain again. He was given a WAC Coaching Voucher for his birthday and is using them to take his CAST Level 2 programme. Was a challenging day today with a strong blustery winds which certainly causes issues when your learning to float fish. Didn't stop Zain though as he went on to capture fantastic specimens of Roach, Hybrids, Bream and Tench using waggler and pellet feeder...
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July 2017 - More Pics from BDAS NFM Open Day

 Many thanks to Lala, fo sending in thes ephotos of her two daughters.  It was lovely to meet the family, great to see them catch a few fish and fantastic to hear that they are looking forward to fishing more as a family pastime! 
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July 2017 - Annual NFM Event at Boxmoor & District

 The second of our 2017 National Fishing Month events took place on Sunday, 30th July as part of the Boxmoor and District Angling Society Limited open day. With the help of the clubs members and committee, angling taster sessions were run for over 50 people of all ages. The venue fished well with plenty of Roach, Perch and Skimmers together with guest appearances of quality Rudd and a stunning 6lb Tench....
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