Thames Anglers get coaching at Free Annual Pike day

TAC Thames Pike Day 2012The Thames Anglers Conservancy 3rd annual Free Thames Pike day proved a great success with anglers of all ages learning about fish care and the best fishing methods to use.
Angling Coach Ian James
The event was held for the first time at Hurst Park Open space in Molesey and, despite the cold conditions, we had many local anglers out enjoying this free event. 
Members of the Walton Pike Anglers Club along with coaches provided by the Environment Agency gave talks and demonstrations of Pike handling, tackle and the opportunity try out different styles of fishing. Along with the anglers, members of the public stopped and watched the Pike being handled which gave TAC volunteers the chance to engage with them about a range of issues that affect the river and championing the conservation side of our sport.

TAC Thames Pike Day 2012
Neil Depledge of the Walton PAC & TAC giving a talk about fish care

TAC Thames Pike Day 2012
Neil demonstrating how to safely handle Pike
TAC Thames Pike Day 2012
PAC & TAC's Jeff Kennett explaining about the different types of lures

TAC Thames Pike Day 2012
Experienced angling coach Phil Wilkinson giving advice
TAC Thames Pike Day 2012
Angling guide and Pike on Fly expert Mark Anderson
TAC Thames Pike Day 2012
Information and leaflets about the TAC and partners

 

We would like to thank all the volunteers who turned up to help and made it such a great day. Also, our thanks go to the Environment Agency West Thames fisheries team and the Elmbridge Council Parks and Recreation staff for helping us stage the event.

TAC 
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