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Coaching More Popular Than Ever

Coaching at Poringland Lakes is proving more popular than ever. 

Under expert guidance from Angling Trust coaches Mark Casto and Eric Peak, the upsurge in coaching sessions shows no signs of abating.
The latest angler to attend a session, Jason Florey, was delighted with the day and was full of praise for head coach Mark Casto.
“This was my first visit to Poringland Lakes. Really enjoyed it. The fish were really good quality with a good variety” said Jason (pictured).
“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.

Nature Day a Resounding Success  at Poringland Lakes

Today’s nature study and fishing taster session have been widely applauded as a resounding success.  Eleven youngsters between the ages of seven and twelve from Wheatfen Forest School attended the bespoke session, combining nature study and fishing. 

The youngsters were split into two groups, each spending an hour studying the local flora and fauna followed by an hour long introduction to fishing.  Happily, everyone managed to catch at least one fish, some even landing carp of up to four pounds.

The sessions were supervised by personnel from the school supported by Poringland Lakes’ own fishing champions.  Conservation experts Liz Dack and Peter Aspinall were on hand, conducting pond dipping, a nature ramble and answering questions.

Angling Trust level two coach Mark Casto who co-ordinated the visit was thrilled with the event.

“Fishing and conservation have been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember, so being able to pass this knowledge on to the children today was fantastic,” said Mark.  
“Not only that but combining the angling coaching with a nature session, pond dipping and learning all about the beautiful wildlife flowers and fauna at Poringland Lakes was a wonderful way to help these youngsters appreciate and learn about the diversity of nature” he added. 

Liz Dack, who is a well-known volunteer with the Norfolk Wildlife Trust and regularly helps out at the Trust's education and family events, was delighted with the day.

“I think the day went very well and everyone had a good time,” said Liz.

“It was a pleasure to teach children who are really interested and attentive.  They were so interested in everything I told them and asked good constructive questions. 

“They all enjoyed hearing how to tell the difference between a male and female kingfisher.  Even the adults said they would remember it and would now know ‘the lady wears lipstick!” smiled Liz. 

See the full story at http://www.poringlandlakes.co.uk/Events/