COACHING

Martin Gains Level Two Award

Having gained his starter and level one Cast awards in 2017 and 2018, Martin Doncaster continues to advance his angling skills.  Now he has excelled himself and gained his level two certificate under the watchful eye of Poringland Lakes’ coaches Mark Casto and Mick Morley.

To gain his certificate Martin has taken part in a total of 27 two hour coaching lessons covering all aspects of angling skills from beginner to advanced. His carer Adam Hollings has been very impressed by Martin’s progress and agreed with his coach that Martin is now ready to move on to level three.

Martin is to be congratulated for his remarkable achievement and for his determination and enthusiasm to work towards these awards. He was very proud to receive his level two certificate today awarded to him by his coach and support workers Belinda Seily (manager) and Adam Hollings, his carer, both of whom were full of praise for all the hard work he has put in to reach level two.

Coach Casto had this to say: “I have spent over ten years coaching many individuals but have to say working with Martin has really been a pleasure and an eye opener. Martin has surprised us all and shown everyone who knows him just how dedicated and focused he is.  It has been my great pleasure to help him gain these qualifications and improve his angling skills.

So now it’s onwards and upwards for Martin as he sets his sights on gaining his level three certificate. Well done Martin!

Coaching feedback from Corinne and her boys

Dear Mark, 

Thank you so much for this morning’s fishing course. Tom and Daniel loved every minute of it and could have gone on much longer!

It’s a pity that Daniel lives so far away and not able to benefit from more instruction but if he comes to stay again I know he will want to come again. In the meantime, both boys will put into practice what they learnt today.

Best wishes,
Corinne Boyce

I love it when a young family come along for a coaching session and really enjoy there fishing session its a real pleasure to see the happy faces and its a great family day for everyone

Under the watchful eye and guidance of Angling Trust level two coaches Mick Morley and Mark Casto, young families with busy mums and dads and people either returning to angling or trying it for the first time are taking up their rods and poles and enjoying a great day’s fishing.

Recently, Steven Bishop, a returning angler to the sport, completed a course of lessons at the lakes and is now confidently taking part in his local club’s angling matches.

One of our visitors to the Family Fishing Day, Adam enjoyed three coaching sessions to bring him up to speed on his pole fishing, all of which he said really helped him gain new skills and improve his fishing.

The latest people to benefit from the coaching at Poringland Lakes are Shannon and Oli, a busy mum and dad who wanted to try their hand at fishing but didn't know where to begin. Sessions were booked and after five coaching sessions on the basics of waggler, pole and feeder fishing, Shannon and Oli have now purchased a new set of fishing gear, rod licences and are putting their new found skills to good effect catching carp, roach, rudd and many other fish at Poringland Lakes.

Both have said how much they have enjoyed the sessions and have signed up to gain the Angling Trust Cast awards to further improve their angling

So if you’re struggling with your fishing or don't know where to start, book a session with our expert coaches and learn all you need to know to enjoy all the benefits angling at Poringland Lakes has to offer.