tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73252329238189872742024-02-19T03:26:38.718-08:00Lets go fishing! Mark Casto UKCC Level 2 Angling CoachHi and welcome to my blog lets go fishing, I am a UKCC Level 2 Angling Coach fully licenced by the Angling Trust. I work on a voluntary basis and am available for Angling Coaching events Family or individual angling coaching sessions. Please contact me via email at thefishwasbig@gmail.com or call 07709556173 for further information and so I can discuss your coaching needs.Mark Castohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095897342947349818noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325232923818987274.post-69336238160756177102019-07-19T13:35:00.002-07:002019-07-19T13:35:59.532-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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 h</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">imself and gained his level two certificate under the watchful eye of Poringland Lakes’ coaches Mark Casto and Mick Morley.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">To gain his certificate Martin has taken part in a total of 27 two hour </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">coaching lessons covering all aspects of angling skills from beginner to </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">advanced. His carer Adam Hollings has been very impressed by Martin’s </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">progress and agreed with his coach that Martin is now ready to move on to </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">level three.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Martin is to be congratulated for his remarkable achievement and for his </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">determination and enthusiasm to work towards these awards. He was very </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">proud to receive his level two certificate today awarded to him by his coach </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">and support workers Belinda Seily (manager) and Adam Hollings, his carer, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">both of whom were full of praise for all the hard work he has put in to </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">reach level two.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coach Casto had this to say: </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">So now it’s onwards and upwards for Martin as he sets his sights on gaining </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">his level three certificate. Well done Martin!</span></div>
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Mark Castohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095897342947349818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325232923818987274.post-20065180811470678332019-07-07T01:53:00.001-07:002019-07-07T01:55:49.107-07:00Coaching feedback from Corinne and her boys<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><br />Dear Mark, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />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!<br /><br />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.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Best wishes, <br />Corinne Boyce</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">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.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">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.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">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.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">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.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">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.</span></span></div>
Mark Castohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095897342947349818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325232923818987274.post-9578833968189877562018-07-31T06:46:00.002-07:002018-07-31T06:46:46.713-07:00A Novices Tale<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMXHCMUgkhVGs_gKY08PzqK0g7caD6jMyteONZ9WJ6G5QSYhNq_7t4NKkYV0Da-MD869DsfNbEdC_oVSm-fP8i5UbYXDH0VXZa7dccfITBl89vK7fB9ktl5xiRO1maKVcZM1-1p2Qlbz-L/s1600/Anglers+Mail+Coaching.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMXHCMUgkhVGs_gKY08PzqK0g7caD6jMyteONZ9WJ6G5QSYhNq_7t4NKkYV0Da-MD869DsfNbEdC_oVSm-fP8i5UbYXDH0VXZa7dccfITBl89vK7fB9ktl5xiRO1maKVcZM1-1p2Qlbz-L/s400/Anglers+Mail+Coaching.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Great article in Anglers Mail about the coaching at Poringland Lakes <br />sent in by one of my learners.<br /><br />A Novice's Tale<br />My son Daniel, 15, had been pestering me some time to take him fishing but having never even been myself, I had absolutely no clue where to start, what to use, where to go or what to do. A friend told me about the brilliant day he had with his children at one of the family days at Poringland Lakes, saying how informative and friendly it was, but unfortunately, I couldn't make any of the planned dates. Still determined to start fishing and with Dan in my ear, I explored the Lakes' website and found out that they had volunteer angling coaches who could offer sessions at virtually next to nothing - just a donation to cover basic expenses.<br /><br /><br />I was so impressed by this, that I emailed Mark Casto, the Head Coach, for more details and he got in back in touch with me straight away, arranging a 2-hour beginners' coaching session for me and my son, the following Sunday. Mark geared the session specifically around our needs, which was amazing. He took us step-by-step through everything required to start fishing successfully at Poringland, guiding us through the kinds of equipment we'd need from bait to pole types, and then onto the basic techniques of catching a fish. Everything was explained in an understandable way with lots of opportunities to ask questions and we even managed a bite or two whilst we were there.<br /><br /><br />It was a brilliant learning experience as I would never have had a clue about how to get into angling otherwise and would never have dared venture into a tackle shop for fear of looking silly. I've now ordered a margin pole and can't wait to get using it with Dan at the Lakes. Mark has stayed in touch and continues to offer us tips and guidance from his many years of angling experience, which is very much valued and appreciated. Thank you to Poringland Lakes for starting me and my son on our journey into fishing, which I'm sure will give us years of enjoyment and challenge to come, plus I'll now be able to show the grandchildren what to do when the time comes.</div>
Mark Castohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095897342947349818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325232923818987274.post-91492410197023054122018-06-21T12:33:00.001-07:002018-06-21T12:33:40.712-07:00The wonder of a river<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My last coaching session with Adam and Martin was on my local river at Beccles and it proved a great session with a nice little bag of Perch. What fantastic fish Perch are and Martin and Adam had a great time learning to catch them. We also caught a lovely Gudgion at the end of the day and I was able to show Martin that this was the fish on his rod licence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">For weeks seven-year-old Rufus has crazed his Mum and Dad to take him fishing after avidly watching every episode of the television hit series River Monsters.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><img src="http://www.poringlandlakes.co.uk/.cm4all/iproc.php/poringlandlakes480.jpg/downsize_1280_0/poringlandlakes480.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">So what better way to celebrate his eighth birthday on Saturday morning than for young Rufus to have his first ever fishing experience, under the watchful eye of Angling Trust coach Mark Casto.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A bitterly cold day with a biting easterly wind and ice floating on the surface didn’t deter ultra keen Rufus or his Mum and Dad as they took shelter behind Mark’s giant umbrella.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“Thank you so very much for a wonderful morning. It was just perfect. Rufus absolutely loved the experience and went to bed talking about the rudd and two roach he landed. We all learnt so much. It truly was a brilliant introduction to angling and Rufus is already asking about the next time we can go. He loved his birthday treat. Thank you for making it such an inspiring, informative and accessible session... despite the freezing conditions.”</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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"<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Introducing youngsters into the wonderful world of angling is so rewarding, one of the main reasons I enjoy coaching so much. Rufus was a top class student and was thrilled to bits to catch his first fish. Conditions were tough though as it was so cold and he had to concentrate hard to succeed but when he landed his first fish, a small rudd, his Mum and Dad were really happy for him, as was I. They all enjoyed their first coaching lesson at Poringland Lakes and I am sure will visit us again soon.”</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At Poringland lakes we now have a good team of coaches two of whom are training up to become level 2 coaches. So I have been spending some time with Mick and Ryan going over some new methods and techniques to get them ready for moving up the ladder to level 2, next year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you live in and around Norwich Poringland Lakes is the ideal place to come along and have a coaching session with us all, fun friendly coaching sessions we guarantee you will enjoy and benefit from to improve your angling skill.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mick Morley and Ryan Westgarth have both successfully completed the Angling Trust level one coaching course to join established coaches Mark Casto (level two) and Eric Peak (level one).</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Both Mick and Ryan found the two-day course enjoyable if at times challenging. Both are now keen to progress to level two.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">"Congratulations to Mick and Ryan," said Lakes' president Dave Gudgeon. "With so much emphasis on recruitment and the involvement of youngsters, in particular, it is vitally important we have properly qualified and accredited volunteers to oversee the activities."</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you would like to know more about coaching opportunities at Poringland Lakes, please contact head coach, Mark Casto on 01502 476842 or email at </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="mailto:thefishwasbig@gmail.com">thefishwasbig@gmail.com</a></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> See also Mark’s regular blog at <a href="http://www.thefishwasbig.blogspot.com/">thefishwasbig.blogspot.co.uk </a></span></div>
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Mark Castohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095897342947349818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325232923818987274.post-79599402398143865792017-04-25T03:04:00.000-07:002017-04-25T03:04:32.126-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>COACHING</b><br /><br /><b><i>Never Too Old to Learn</i></b><br /><br />You are never too old to learn. So goes the old adage which applies throughout life but even more so when it comes to fishing. <br /><br />Poringland Lakes’ head coach Mark Casto has built up an ever-expanding clientele of angling enthusiasts all wanting to hone their skills in a variety of methods – especially returnees, anglers who fished in their youth but haven’t picked up a rod in decades. <br /><br /><img height="225" src="http://www.poringlandlakes.co.uk/.cm4all/iproc.php/poringlandlakes412.jpg/downsize_1280_0/poringlandlakes412.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br />One such angler is John Hipperson who recently moved to the village and discovered Poringland Lakes, almost on his doorstep. <br /><br />John and Mark teamed up and now John has had three coaching sessions covering waggler, pole, and feeder fishing disciplines. By all accounts, John has proved to be the perfect pupil. <br /><br />“John really seemed to enjoy the lessons,” said Mark. “He now feels much more confident about starting up again. At the next session, I have with him we are just going to fish together. It is not all about coaching it's also about making new friends and enjoying their company” added Mark. <br /><br /><img height="225" src="http://www.poringlandlakes.co.uk/.cm4all/iproc.php/poringlandlakes411.jpg/downsize_1280_0/poringlandlakes411.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br />At the other end of the spectrum, 12-year-old Jack Hardy is just taking his first steps when it comes to fishing. Neither of Jack’s parents have ever fished, so grandfather Jim thought it was a good idea for Jack to have some formal training under the watchful eye of an experienced coach. <br /><br />Jim contacted Poringland Lakes and soon the first coaching sessions were underway. Jack was a model pupil, quickly picking up the techniques and putting them to good practice by catching lots of fish. <br /><br />Granddad Jim was very impressed. <br /><br />“Jack loved it and wants to come back again. Although he lives outside the village, Jack is really hoping to join the Kingfisher club, meet new friends of his own age and continue his fishing adventures. Mark was incredibly patient and did a great job” said Jim. <br /><br />“I enjoyed it too and may even pick up a rod myself one day” quipped Jim. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Starting with the basics of float fishing first and learning all about waggler fishing we then moved on to feeder fishing and took a look at three popular methods used on commercials and finally the last lesson taking a look at the basics of Pole fishing.</span></div>
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<br /><br />Thanks again for another very enjoyable coaching session on pole fishing ..... as always it was very informative and I think 'just right' in its content for me at this stage. <br />As you suggest, I will follow up by reading the material you kindly sent me. It's good of you to put so much effort into these sessions ..... much appreciated !<br /><br />I look forward to having a fishing session with you next time .... let's keep in touch on this to arrange a convenient date. <br /><br />In the meantime Mark just a further word of huge thanks for these sessions ..... they have been great and you have pitched them just right to give me the knowledge and confidence to 'get back in there'; just what I needed!! Your teaching technique is excellent and I've found the sessions thoroughly informative, relaxing and enjoyable! It's been a real pleasure for me to have the opportunity to do this with you!<div>
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Mark Castohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095897342947349818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325232923818987274.post-13265475434927598092016-12-17T08:17:00.000-08:002016-12-17T08:17:55.859-08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Club coordinator Mark Casto has been running coaching sessions with young Darcy Palmer who has taken to the sport – well, like a fish to water!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“I had a very rewarding coaching session with young Darcy today” explained Mark. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“This was the fourth lesson of a four-part course on an introduction to pole fishing </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">and he has really worked hard to get his certificate and complete all four </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">lessons. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“In this last lesson he had to demonstrate all that he had learned and he did really well. I was very proud of him and so was his godfather Lloyd. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“Darcy was really pleased with himself too and that was such a pleasure for me as his coach to see him making such good progress” enthused Mark.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Following the last session, Darcy was presented with his certificate and Kingfisher club badge as its first member. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you would like to learn more about coaching at Poringland Lakes, please contact Mark on 01502 476842 (home), 07709 556173 (mobile) or email at thefishwasbig@gmail.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Following the tremendous success of the Family Fishing Fun Days, the junior academy, known as the Kingfisher Club, will be launched next summer, exclusively for youngsters under the age of 16.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Five Saturday morning dates are planned on 20 May, 17 June, 15 July, 19 August and 15 September. Club members will be expected to attend most sessions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The sessions will include a variety of practical exercises including the basics of setting up float rings, shotting, tying hooks etc as well as lots of fishing on the lakes. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">All the sessions are to be kept at a basic level to allow for youngsters to gain new skills and for the coaches and volunteers to assess their angling abilities. Further coaching lessons will be available for everyone by booking in with the coaches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sessions will be supervised by Angling Trust approved coaches Mark Casto, Eric Peak and Gary Peppercorn, supported by Poringland Lakes’ own Trust-trained fishing champions. Lakes’ trustee Andy Dewar will coordinate the activities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Although the new club will be officially launched in the New Year, youngsters interested in joining can express an interest by going on to Poringland Lakes Facebook page at <a class="cm_anchor" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/736776893036958/" style="color: black;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/736776893036958/</a> or by emailing head coach at <a class="cm_anchor" href="mailto:thefishwasbig@gmail.com" style="color: black;">thefishwasbig@gmail.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Having completed An introduction to Commercial feeder fishing, An introduction to Feeder fishing on rivers and now the Introduction to Pole fishing, Darcy is keen to do the next in the series An introduction to Float fishing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Poringland Lakes where I do most of my coaching is starting up a Junior Club called the Kingfishers club. Along with the Family fishing day events, they have planned for next year it looks like a great family series of events and activities. so if your budding young anglers would like to join please contact me for details and check out the Poringland Website for all their activities. www.poringlandlakes.co.uk</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /> Under expert guidance from Angling Trust coaches Mark Casto and Eric Peak, the upsurge in coaching sessions shows no signs of abating. <br /> The latest angler to attend a session, Jason Florey, was delighted with the day and was full of praise for head coach Mark Casto.<br /> “This was my first visit to Poringland Lakes. Really enjoyed it. The fish were really good quality with a good variety” said Jason (pictured). <br /> “My coaching session with Mark was great, learning all about fishing with paste on the pole, something I had never done before. Really looking forward to going again” he added.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Today’s nature study and fishing taster session have been widely applauded as a resounding success. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Eleven youngsters between the ages of seven and twelve from Wheatfen Forest School attended the bespoke session, combining nature study and fishing.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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More people have been able to enjoy river fishing for the first time thanks to a joint partnership project to enhance access.</div>
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The Environment Agency, together with the Broads Authority and the Broads Angling Strategy Group (BASG), used rod licence funds to help install 8 angling platforms and 2 disabled accessible pegs at Worlingham on the River Waveney, Norfolk Broads, in 2012.</div>
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Since then, Mark Casto, an Angling Trust licensed level 2 coach, has taken on several new recruits to this section of river for coaching sessions, and his latest students Darcy Palmer and Jason Neil have been reaping the benefits.</div>
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Darcy, 14, wanted to learn more about fishing a river but told his coach that he was scared as he could not swim. However following a 2-hour coaching session, he admitted his fear had disappeared as he felt safe and secure on the fishing platform, and now can’t wait to try again.</div>
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Jason, 21, wanted to learn more about feeder fishing so undertook a coaching session to learn the basics and improve his casting skills. As he is not comfortable in large crowds, he found the experience of fishing at Worlingham “really peaceful and relaxing”.</div>
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Mark said: “Improving access and giving local people a safe place to go fishing and providing coaching brings real benefits to the community and local people. Fishing is a wonderful healthy activity and it can be enjoyed by all ages young and old. As an angling coach having such a wonderful place to take people fishing at is brilliant and the pegs are solid and safe to coach from which is a real bonus.”</div>
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Steve Lane, fisheries technical specialist for the EA in the East Anglia area, said: “This showcases the benefits of the rod licence-funded work we do to improve access and angling opportunities for all.”</div>
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The riverbank at Worlingham was purchased the EA’s predecessor organisation to ensure some of the best fishing in the area was protected and maintained for the benefit of all.</div>
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Two of the pegs (areas divided up for fishing) close to the car park have an easy access surface and are wheelchair accessible.</div>
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Mark Castohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095897342947349818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325232923818987274.post-58471336056551079972016-08-05T07:21:00.004-07:002016-08-05T07:21:45.484-07:00Another great family fishing day at Poringland lakes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mark Castohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095897342947349818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325232923818987274.post-51107813030543188722016-07-03T11:40:00.003-07:002016-08-03T11:16:19.245-07:00Great morning with Lee Kerry match fishing legend and his dad Paul Kerry sea fishing master caster<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As part of my work with the Broads Angling Strategy group, I was privileged to spend the morning with Preston Innovations very own England international Lee Kerry and his dad Paul Kerry well known for his championship status in the sea angling world.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lee had come down to see his parents and do a promotional video for the BASG on the mighty river Yare for us.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What a great couple of guys, Lee's enthusiasm for rivers was obvious and he did a great job on the video.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The river Yare is where Lee started his match fishing career so he has a special relationship with it and comes back to Norfolk often to fish this fantastic match fishing venue.</span><br />
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Mark Castohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095897342947349818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325232923818987274.post-58936001773615668902016-07-03T11:40:00.002-07:002017-09-01T08:43:58.565-07:00Great morning with Lee Kerry match fishing legend and his dad Paul Kerry sea fishing master caster<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As part of my work with the Broads Angling Strategy group, I was privileged to spend the morning with Preston Innovations very own England international Lee Kerry and his dad Paul Kerry well known for his championship status in the sea angling world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What a great couple of guys, Lee's enthusiasm for rivers was obvious and he did a great job on the video which you can see below.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The river Yare is where Lee started his match fishing career so he has a special relationship with it and comes back to Norfolk often to fish this fantastic match fishing venue.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Can't wait to get down there this month and do some fishing myself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />As well as a six pound plus carp and several good sized bream, Adam also caught his first ever crucian carp which really delighted him.</span><br /><br /><img height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEinL-aKg7hRd07TvbLF7PZYZTACxrgDAo5eDgLDAObPMJNbZslRgUqogf8QVGwtedbnZWDKLymZmTyjhe1CG5RUZrPkOgr2OkVVFSeu58gS3tPGowIRK9ntGn9TJCB1QRMUCe8Emfo1PCdKRHM50xMz4w4XjUjbUKxZGwP8UZe-wkHK9sHSBxIVGC_0u4KJ6GFOd4iVGPFoF89Yfgl_5wp9J9zQZOw8_8Tc3Jv_8e2mUg=" width="400" /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />“The coaching was excellent. Mark is very patient and gave me no end of tips which I will be putting into practice every time I go fishing now. Catching the Crucian Carp was a real bonus” said Adam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The PCLA has teamed up with two of the region’s top angling coaches to provide coaching at Poringland Lakes <br />Under 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. <br />“We hope local anglers and those from further afield can take advantage of this new partnership,” said lakes’ head bailiff Ray Noble. <br />“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. <br />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.” <br />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. <br />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. <br />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. <br />For more information about coaching, please contact head coach Mark Casto on 01502 476842 or email at <a href="mailto:thefishwasbig@gmail.com">thefishwasbig@gmail.com</a>. See also Mark’s regular blog at www.thefishwasbig.blogspot.co.uk. </span></div>
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