Last Saturday I had a booking to teach Simon Taylor and his two sons, Will aged 10 and Tom aged 9. I was unable to find a fourth person to complete the course but this was more than made up for by the response from my students. Simon had fished a little when he was younger and the boys were absolute beginners but so enthusiastic. The future of angling is safe if there are a few more lads like these out there.

We arranged to meet at Twynersh Fisheries Complex and I chose my favourite swim on the Match Lake (the one on your right as you enter). The boys caught forty or so fish between them and it is enough to say that Dad did not do so well.

Will and his first fish Tom with his first fish

Roach and Perch made up the catch, including one of about ten ounces caught by Will.

boys with big and small fish

It was a pleasure to work with this familly and I am looking forward to doing so again. Dad might even have a one to one course to bring him up to speed.

Simon was kind enought to say in his recent email:

“Just wanted to thank you for today.The boys had a blast (and me !!).

Once again… thank you so much for your enthusiasm and patience… it was worth every penny.

I’ll be in contact soon about more courses.”

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