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Graham Cridland - PAA Coach

Having been an angler since the age of 20 I, like many people, have seen many changes - particularly in recent years. People, young and old are often careless in many ways. Mostly when asked, they had participated in a fishing day with 40 to 60 other people. But the watercraft of fishing cannot be taught in just one day. Fishing is not just about catching fish.

Fishing is also about:

  • Learning how to handle fish
  • Learning to treat wounds
  • Learning to spot disease
  • Learning the signs of pollution and lack of oxygen
  • Understanding The effects of discarded fishing line and litter on Wildlife and the environment
  • Knowing Which agencies to contact
  • Sitting in tranquil surroundings and seeing Mother Nature at her best.
Graham Cridland

I have recently taught a family of 8 on a Beginners course to fish. This consisted of Father, Mother and 4 boys aged 16yrs to 9yrs old, the Mother's brother and sister. The biggest fish each one has caught is 8lb 10oz common carp (F), 13lb 14oz mirror carp (M), 16lb mirror carp (16yr old), 10lb 3oz common carp (14 yr old), 2lb roach & 5lb 10oz common carp (11 yr old), 1lb 8oz roach & 2lb 9oz mirror carp (9 yr old), 13lb 12oz mirror carp (B) and finally an 8lb 3oz common carp (S). Another young man who did an Advanced Course, caught his first ever double figure fish when he caught a 13lb 12oz mirror carp. This is only part of people of all ages that I have taught, if I can do this for them, what can I do for you? If you have thought of taking up fishing, wanting to return or refresh your skills there is a course to suit. I can also arrange Corporate days for businesses, with lunch, photo’s, prizes and optional evening meal, if you would like a day out for clients and staff, with a difference, then please contact me So come on and have a fun day ‘LET’S GET FISHING!'

Graham Cridland is a PAA fishing coach offering angling lessons, employed by West Sussex County Council, through West Sussex Learning Partnership, ‘ACE’ Project ‘Fishing in the Community’ Working with Children

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