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Get Fishing

We run fishing courses throughout the year at Milton Country Park taking you through the three awards, in collaboration with Everybody Can Fish.

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The Angling Trust have developed the Get Fishing Awards to help participants take their first steps on their angling journey - from a newcomers unforgettable excitement at catching that first fish, through to becoming a more experienced angler who can set up tackle, safely return their own fish and has the correct Environment Agency fishing license (not required for these sessions).

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Have a Go (Bronze)

  • No previous experience necessary

£11

This award recognises that the participant:

  • Has attended a fishing event

  • Has seen someone cast

  • Has helped to catch and net a fish

  • Can name the fish that they have seen

  • Can name the bait, fly or lure they have used

  • Knows how to keep safe near water

1h session suitable for 5+ to adults

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Angler (Silver)

  • Participants must have Bronze award

£11

This is awarded at the second event when participants have had the chance to fish again and start to show more confidence when fishing independently.

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This award recognises that the participant can:

  • Assemble appropriate angling equipment

  • Understand the basic principals of keeping safe by the water

  • Recognise bites, takes and strikes

  • Play and land a fish

  • Unhook a fish safely

  • Hold, handle and return fish

  • Know what fishing license they are required to have

1h session suitable for 5+ to adults

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Angler (Gold)

  • Participants must have the Silver award

£11

The final award encourages anglers to fish more independently to ensure they would be comfortable using basic equipment on their own.

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The angler understands how to:

  • Select the correct line and how to attach a terminal tackle

  • Tie an appropriate knot suitable to reconnect line after breakage or to attach a ready tied hooklink for example

  • Effectively use simple angling equipment

  • Have some knowledge about bait, flies or lures

  • Use a disgorger or forceps and promote fish welfare

  • Find venues and places to further their angling

  • Purchase an appropriate fishing license (age 13+)

​1h session suitable for 5+ to adults

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