Looking Back At National Fishing Week 2008
National Fishing week 2008 saw thousands of new anglers having a go at a sport that can last a lifetime.
Thanks to the hard work of coaches, clubs and fisheries all over the UK men, women, young people, pensioners and people with different abilities and different ethnic identities were all made welcome.
You can see how they got on by scrolling down the pictures below...
The picture above shows the Mayoress making an early catch at the Barlow Fisheries event on the first Saturday of the week. Her chain of office, suit and smart footwear weren't the recommended kit for angling but she was soon reeling them in!
David Moore, Chairman of the ADB, not a novice but he can't usually manage a 7lb 1 oz bream ......
...while the picture below taken at one of Border Fisheries events shows that angling is certainly not just for the blokes...
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Not what people from other areas expect of the Tees but these women from Thornaby knew it would be good fishing...
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The weather wasn't always good but that didn't spoil the fishing...
Sometimes you really need to concentrate...
More pics please!
If you have any photos of your NFW 2008 event send them in to info@nationalfishingweek.co.uk and we'll see if we can make you a star!
Rick Stein Backs NFW 2008
Rick Stein the Padstow based chef and TV star has used sea food and fresh fish in many of his most famous recipes and he's keen to see more people cooking the catch.
He was happy to support National Fishing Week and said,
"It would be great to see more people getting to the coast to catch and cook these delicious British fish".
What is it all about ?
National Fishing Week is a celebration of the sport of angling. See the news page for updates on some of the events happening around the country.
What is it all about ?
All over the country qualified coaches give their time to welcome newcomers to this marvellous sport. Fees are waived and tackle is often made available free of charge too.
Events are organised around the UK to show people who have never fished before how to do it.
If you'd like to try fishing then now is your big chance.
Had A Break from Fishing?
If you've had a break from fishing because of work or family commitments and aren't sure about getting back in to the sport National Fishing Week is for you too.
Many of the events offer a chance to try a new type of fishing or just revive some old skills all with free qualified support available if you need it. There's no rod license to pay for either so you've really got nothing to lose by giving fishing another try!
We are hoping for good weather but take a brolly just in case !
What is actually going to happen?
From 19-27th July there will be hundreds of locally organised angling events offering non-anglers the opportunity to be taught how to fish, FREE OF CHARGE, by a qualified licensed Coach and within a controlled environment.
Are you a potential Event Organiser?
National Fishing Week falls apart without the assistance of Event organisers. We are therefore searching for volunteers to run National Fishing Week Events.
Organisers can be Angling Clubs, Schools, Tackle Shops, Fisheries, in fact anyone with an interest in Fishing. Many clubs and societies use National Fishing Week as a way of increasing membership.
Any non-angler who wants to find out how he or she can take part in one of the many taster sessions?
Anyone who wants to find out where the events are for National Fishing Week, need go no further than this website. All you need to do is put in your Postcode on the top right of this page, and click ‘search’ and it will bring up the events closest to you.
If you still require any further assistance, maybe you cannot find an event that suits what you want, then just email our team and we shall endeavour to point you in the right direction.
We want everyone to feel welcome
The type of events vary but at the heart of it all are a lot of very experienced and dedicated anglers who want to encourage you to have a go.
Interested but need more guidance?
We can help!
Just send us an email to info@nationalfishingweek.co.uk and we will be only too pleased to answer any questions you may have, and offer the necessary guidance for you to reach a decision.