Reels on Wheels
visits local fisheries

Nick and Rosie Rowe's aim is to complete the Reels on Wheels Buddy Bus road trip around the UK by the end of this year and to find as many 'buddies' as possible.

Their idea is to promote angling for everyone, talk to different community groups of all ages, visit family - and disabled-friendly fishing venues and provide information about angling, the Environment Agency, the NFA/NFSA and National Union of British Anglers.

They will be able to provide information on:
Improvements to fisheries who are struggling with budgets to provide access for all;
Festivals - like South Cerney - who benefit many through their activity;
Individuals who need support relevant to their cause;

Their secondary aim is to attract enough funding from sponsors who believe in the Buddy System and bringing anglers back to
the sport, to create a base where families, teens, adults, able- and less able/disabled people can fish safely and be offered tuition
(if they need it).

They hope to create as many Reels on Wheels funded fisheries as they can throughout the UK, which will be as disabled- and family-friendly as possible, using local people in each area, local expertise and providing local employment as and where possible.

Nick’s goal is to create a thriving, nationwide community of buddies and be able to provide them with transport, if it’s needed, to help others less able to get back out and fish as often as they can. Ideally, a fleet of large cars and/or minibuses would enable lots more people to rediscover their passion for angling and form lasting friendships. This would change the quality of life for many people.

Aston and Barlow
On Friday 17th August the Buddy Bus will be at Aston Ponds with Ian Cloke (Disherman’s View - AnglersToday), Alex Mitchell and possibly a few of the Barnsley Blacks angling team - and on Saturday 18th August at Barlow Lakes, meeting up with AnglersToday editor Kevin Miles.

Everyone will be made very welcome.

Click to www.reels-on-wheels.org or contact Nick on 01409-240077 or 07877 569204 for more information.