I have had three more days coaching with Slough schools this week and we have been unlucky with the weather on two of them. The result was a garage full of wet tackle and two cars full of wet children.
The important thing is that the young people still enjoyed themselves and caught lots of fish. We have even started fishing for pike now that the summer restrictions have been lifted. Two pike were caught on Thursday, one about three pounds and the other a bit smaller, not very big but when they are your first pike and you are only eleven years old they create an enduring memory. Young lads are very excited by pike but are frightened by them at the same time. This can cause many pike fatalities due to bad handling so great care is taken to demonstrate the proper handling methods and pupils are not allowed to handle the fish except under strict supervision.
The course on Friday was with absolute beginners. One of the pupils was the son of a staff member and I was given permission to publish his picture:
Well done Duane, a very nice roach and a great achievement for your first fish.
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