5 REASONS T0...

TRY FISHING FOR THE FIRST TIME

1 THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME

Fishing is one of the biggest participation sports in the world. Advances in tackle, bait and fisheries fifisheries in recent years means that anyone can get their hands on a decent fishing fifishing kit to get themselves up and running without breaking the bank. And after weeks of being stuck indoors, what better time to get out in some beautiful surroundings?

2 ANYONE CAN DO IT

Angling is a pastime that anyone can enjoy. It doesn’t matter what gender you are or how old you are, fishing is accessible to all.

3 OUTDOOR BENEFITS

Studies have proven that just being outside and paying attention to your surroundings, improve your ability to concentrate. Also, being close to water has a calming effect and is an excellent way to lower anxiety levels.

4 IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE ALL DAY

Even if your time is limited, you can still enjoy a quick fishing fix. Yes, spending hours by a lake or river is a fantastic way to spend the day, but if you only have an hour or two to spare you don’t have to miss out. Take a few basic tackle items and use baits such as maggots or sweetcorn which a wide variety of species like and you can still get plenty of bites in a short period of time.

5 YOU’LL HAVE A VENUE CLOSE BY

The majority of people in the UK will have several suitable angling spots not too far from their home. Whether it’s a park lake, farmer’s pond, reservoir, commercial venue or a stretch of canal or river, there will be somewhere nearby to catch a few fish. Always check who owns the venue you intend to fish to find out whether it’s free fishing or a day- ticket or club membership is required. A quick Google search or phone call to a local tackle shop should provide this information.

REMEMBER!

Any coarse angler over the age of 12 is required to have a rod licence, although they’re free for those aged 13- 16. For more info visit: www. gov. uk/ fishinglicences