About

We love fishing and believe that by providing an opportunity for people with no angling experience or connection to the sport, to try some of the many different forms of angling, in a supportive and encouraging environment, we can create new anglers who will stay with the sport their whole lives and pass on the love of fishing to future generations.

Angling has the potential to change the lives of its participants.  Many of the groups we work with consist of vulnerable individuals who have never had the opportunity to try angling or spend any time in a natural environment.  To be able to offer sessions to people in these circumstances, gives them the opportunity to see another way of life, to change potentially destructive patterns or even just give them a break from their otherwise intensely challenging lives.

Some of the younger participants we work with have difficulties in a traditional educational environment, often with poor levels of achievement and disengagement. By showing them that there is another way to learn and introducing them to new activities, we are showing them that they do have ability and potential and they leave with improved self-esteem, confidence and increased emotional wellbeing. Many have shown that they feel calmer and more focused – and this continues away from the fishing pond.