Junior Teach In - 07/06/2009
The Environment Agency
joined forces with Crawley Angling Society to give children a taste of the pleasures of
angling and the great outdoors at the popular Lakeview Fishery near Crawley.
Children aged two to15,
together with their parents, participated in the angling event at the fishery in Copthorne
on Saturday. The free event was a great success as fish, including carp, perch, bream,
rudd and roach, were caught by all.
John Sutton, a fisheries
team leader for the Environment Agency, said: “It's great to see youngsters enjoying
themselves in the countryside - not a Playstation in sight! “Lakeview fishery is an
excellent venue for these events as its quiet and secluded but only a mile from Crawley
making it very accessible for those who live in town.” Fishery owner Steve
Mugridge kindly donated the use of the lake for the event and the Environment Agency
provided three professional angling coaches, together with equipment and prizes. Prizes
and bait were also supplied by local tackle shops - J & R Angling Centre in Crawley and
the Carp Shop, Horley.
The event has been running
for 15 years and encourages youngsters from all walks of life into the sport and teaches
them how to become successful and responsible anglers - respecting fish and other
wildlife. Event organiser Lenny Wells, chairman of Crawley Angling Society, said:
“This was our best event yet, thanks to the many people who helped on the day. See
you all next year!”
The largest fish of the day
was a 10lb carp caught by 14-year-old Ryan Bennett.
