Just reading an article saying that a few schools have already signed up to Fishing as part of the curriculum.
Can only be a positive move in the right direction.
Can only be a positive move in the right direction.
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That's really good news I thinks it's great kids should be introduced to fishing better than playing consoles or causing trouble,when I was at school we had a fishing club and even got to the nationals at Evesham great experience.
A lady I work with has a son aged almost 8 and his dad takes him and he's still really keen even though it's getting colder so me and my brother gave her 2 rods and reels and a little telescopic rod as well.
Just hope he gets the bug for life
That's really good news I thinks it's great kids should be introduced to fishing better than playing consoles or causing trouble,when I was at school we had a fishing club and even got to the nationals at Evesham great experience.
A lady I work with has a son aged almost 8 and his dad takes him and he's still really keen even though it's getting colder so me and my brother gave her 2 rods and reels and a little telescopic rod as well.
Just hope he gets the bug for life
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Can it? While I agree I can't help but think it's playing right into the antis hands, children being taught animal cruelty as part of the curriculum etc etc. I really hope I'm wrong, it's just given the perceived views of the younger generation of adults I can't see fishing fitting in.
Can it? While I agree I can't help but think it's playing right into the antis hands, children being taught animal cruelty as part of the curriculum etc etc. I really hope I'm wrong, it's just given the perceived views of the younger generation of adults I can't see fishing fitting in.
I'm not sure it's a good thing.... our lakes are already fit to burst most weekends and some in the week with anglers, there very very few lakes these days that aren't packed 90% of the time... it's not like it was years ago with young anglers cutting their teeth on the rivers and match venues, they jump straight into carp fishing these days...
I certainly remember the days when it was the carp angler in the minority, the lakes i fished as a youngster were dominated by coarse fishermen.
God I wish those days would return
It's also near on impossible to get on a syndicate around where I live.
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I certainly remember the days when it was the carp angler in the minority, the lakes i fished as a youngster were dominated by coarse fishermen.
God I wish those days would return
It's also near on impossible to get on a syndicate around where I live.
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I think its a great idea and can't see any negatives with it, if it did go ahead it would likely be a few lessons over a term with 1 or 2 actual fishing field trips per term,
I don't see schools employing a full time angling teacher so it would probably provide employment opportunities for those with the patience and skills to supply coaching. If I had the time I'd probably do it for free.
I also seem to remember an article that gp's to prescribe fishing for depression and anxiety conditions but don't know if that ever took off.
I don't see schools employing a full time angling teacher so it would probably provide employment opportunities for those with the patience and skills to supply coaching. If I had the time I'd probably do it for free.
I also seem to remember an article that gp's to prescribe fishing for depression and anxiety conditions but don't know if that ever took off.
I'm sure a CSE in fishing was mooted in the late 1970's, just after I'd left school. Not certain if it was ever trialled.
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Variety Club used to bus a number of disturbed children to a commercial lake I fished occasionally. It was bedlam when they arrived, but within five minutes of getting a whip to fish with they were all quiet except for excitement at catching. After a couple of hours they went calmly back on the bus. Their carer told me that the calming effect lasted a couple of days. I saw it several times, and spoke to some of the children. It was inspiring.
Variety Club used to bus a number of disturbed children to a commercial lake I fished occasionally. It was bedlam when they arrived, but within five minutes of getting a whip to fish with they were all quiet except for excitement at catching. After a couple of hours they went calmly back on the bus. Their carer told me that the calming effect lasted a couple of days. I saw it several times, and spoke to some of the children. It was inspiring.
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Don't worry, you're not going to get a load of 7 year olds joining your syndicate.
I think it's great. Anything that gets kids interested and out of the house is a good thing.
Don't worry, you're not going to get a load of 7 year olds joining your syndicate.
I think it's great. Anything that gets kids interested and out of the house is a good thing.
What a brilliant idea, just add boxing to it and I will be even more impressed.
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"I also seem to remember an article that gp's to prescribe fishing for depression and anxiety conditions but don't know if that ever took off."
Unfortunately, data showed that in the majority of patients, symptoms worsened due to long waiting list times for NHS ran waters..
"I also seem to remember an article that gp's to prescribe fishing for depression and anxiety conditions but don't know if that ever took off."
Unfortunately, data showed that in the majority of patients, symptoms worsened due to long waiting list times for NHS ran waters..
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It's 100% a great thing. We need the next generations to love fishing... Then some do gooders, do not get the chance to stop what we love. In a world where AI is about to dominate, and kids can barely leave the house due to screens. Things like fishing become so important.
Things will level regarding numbers of anglers to space available. There are more and more new lakes popping up every five minutes... Because there is the huge demand from anglers.
Things will level regarding numbers of anglers to space available. There are more and more new lakes popping up every five minutes... Because there is the huge demand from anglers.
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Agree with this. Kids spend way too much time indoors and in front of screens these days. The screens are very addictive (and that is by design I may add)
Agree with this. Kids spend way too much time indoors and in front of screens these days. The screens are very addictive (and that is by design I may add)