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AnglersTimes.co.uk in association with Barlow Fisheries, is now able to offer:
Angling Coaching Sessions

If you want to try your hand at angling or further your existing angling skills, but don't know where to go, or who to contact - this is for you.

The sessions are suitable for all ages and abilities, it doesn't matter if you are young or old, male or female, these individual sessions can be geared for your requirements. From absolute beginners - who want to know how to bait a hook, how to cast and how to handle their first fish to the more experienced anglers wanting to perfect their techniques or advance into the angling world of Specimen Hunters.

Tuition is by AnglersTimes.co.uk editor -
Kevin Miles,a professional NFA Angling Coach,
who is highly experienced in all aspects of angling.
Kevin has an extremely patient and helpful coaching
style - which brings great results from these sessions.

The sport of angling can be very diverse and complicated, but most methods/techniques can be accommodated on these sessions, including:
Float Fishing - Floats of all kinds on running line
Feeder Fishing - Straight Lead, Cage / Method Feeder, Specialist Feeders, Bite indicators
Carp Fishing - Float Fishing, Surface Baits, Legering
Advanced Carp Fishing - Lines, Rigs, Baits, Flavours, Mixes and Methods

If you need help - from your First Cast to refining your carp rigs, Kevin should be able to help. The only thing he can't guarantee is that the fish will be feeding on the day - but that's all part and parcel of the world of angling.

Costs
Sessions cost £25 and last a minimum of 2 hours on the bank. Price includes the cost of a day ticket, tackle hire, all baits and an Environment Agency Day Licence* (where applicable).

Discount Voucher
A 10% discount voucher from Climax Fishing Tackle of Dronfield, is also included with the session.

Please Note: All junior anglers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Suitable clothing/footwear must be worn for adverse conditions. Fishery rules must be strictly complied with.
*All anglers 12-years and above, must hold a valid Rod Licence before fishing.

For more details or to arrange a coaching session please e-mail Kevin Miles

Thomas Goodwin (7), right, and his mum Helena attended a 'First Cast' angling session held on the Top Pond at Barlow Fisheries.

Tom and Helena, who both had very little previous angling experience are shown holding their first-ever perch which was caught 'on-the-drop'

They went on to catch further roach, perch, rudd andgudgeon and thoroughly enjoyed themselves!

 

Experienced pole angler Steve Andrews, left, of Derby, took advantage of a First Cast Coaching Session held on a Friday evening - which resulted in a personal best Common Carp!

Steve said he wasn't interested in catching fish during the coaching session - he just wanted to learn as much as possible about the different techniques of feeder fishing.

So this immaculate Barlow Fishery Common was the icing on the cake!

Congratulations and well done Steve!

 

Mark Webster of Dronfield, pictured with his first-ever fly-caught rainbow trout.

Mark attended a 'First Cast' Angling Tuition session held at Barlow Trout Fishery.

Mark who had never fished before - was soon casting well enough to land four of the hard-fighting rainbows.

He even decided to take a brace home for tea!

 

 

 

Please Note: All junior anglers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Suitable clothing/footwear must be worn for adverse conditions. Fishery rules must be strictly complied with.
*All anglers 12-years and above, must hold a valid Rod Licence before fishing.

For more details or to arrange a coaching session please e-mail Kevin Miles.

Barlow Fishery
Mill Farm, Barlow, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

What an excellent place to develop your angling skills!
A top quality day-ticket water that is open 365 days of the year for both coarse and trout fishing.
There are four coarse ponds, stocked with carp (to 30lb+), tench, perch, bream, roach, rudd, chub and gudgeon, plus a few orfe, koi and small trout.
The pegs are safe and level (no steps or steep banks!) with wheelchair friendly platforms available. Car parking for the coarse ponds is very close to the fishing pegs.
There's on-site toilet facilities and a brilliant snack cabin that's open everyday.
All the staff at the fishery are friendly, approachable and very helpful.

.... The bottom pond - a tranquil misty morning in Spring 04

For the Fly-Fishers - there are four trout ponds, which are densely stocked with Rainbows and Brownies from the on-site hatchery. Running alongside the trout ponds is the delightful Barlow Brook, which is open for fly-fishing from April to October.

If you are looking to spend some time in this delightful area - the fishery offers top-class luxury holiday cottages to rent and a camping site available for touring caravans and tents. Electric hook-ups are available, telephone for further details.

For the very latest fishery news check out the Returns and Results page or telephone the fishery direct on 0114 2890543. You can also visit their website at www.barlowlakes.co.uk