Qualified 1st4Sport level 2 Angling Coach
CRB Checked & Fully Insured
Memberships
The Angling Trust
Professional Anglers Assoociation
Courses Attended
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding & Protecting Children
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Angling Coaching Session Plans
All coaching sessions are designed to suit your individual needs
Below are typical examples of session plans used
Scroll down or click on the session title below
Beginners 4 hour session suitable for all ages (Minimum Age 8 Years old)
Still water float fishing for beginners
Still water feeder/method fishing for beginners
1 day introduction to carp fishing
1 week intensive carp fishing course
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Age range/minimum Age 8 Years Old: |
All Ages |
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Session topic: |
First time fishing |
Session plan no: |
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Aims of session: |
To introduce fishing & environmental awareness to the student |
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Resources and equipment needed: |
3mtr whip-seat boxes-terminal tackle-landing net-bait |
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Time allocated (in minutes) |
Coaching points |
Method of delivery |
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5mins 60
25min
20
120
10 |
Health & safety Introduction to tackle How to attach terminal tackle How to set the float Introduction to bait How to bait a hook
Make up ground bait Introducing ground bait Introducing free bait
Break for refreshments
How to cast the whip How to identify bites Setting the hook Playing the fish Landing the fish Fish identification Fish anatomy Fish handling and care Returning fish
Summary of the session Award coaching card & sticker Give-out catalogues containing the tackle products used during the session |
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Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation
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Verbal Verbal To take home if available
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Age range: |
All Ages over 12 Years Old |
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Session topic: |
Float fishing |
Session plan no: |
XXXX |
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Aims of session: |
To introduce the student to still water float fishing tackle, how to set the tackle up correctly. How to identify areas likely to attract fish, apply bait, to identify bites, play & land fish. To handle the fish with care & to return it safely
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Resources and equipment needed: |
Float rods-reels-seat boxes-terminal tackle-landing net-bait |
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Time allocated (in minutes) |
Coaching points |
Method of delivery |
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5mins
60
60
25
30
270 (4.5hrs)
30
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Health & safety
Introduction/ float rod Casting weights Reel & line selection Various floats & uses
Setting the rod up How to attach terminal tackle Plumbing the depth How to set the float Introduction to bait How to bait a hook
Make up ground bait Introducing ground bait Introducing free bait
Break for refreshments
Casting the float rod Setting the float How to identify bites Striking & setting the hook Playing the fish Landing the fish Fish identification Fish anatomy Fish handling and care Photography Returning fish Summary of the session Award coaching card & sticker Give-out catalogues containing the tackle products used during the session |
Verbal
Verbal & visual Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation
Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation
Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation
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Age range: |
12 years & Over |
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Session topic: |
Feeder/Method fishing |
Session plan no: |
XXXX |
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Aims of session: |
To introduce the student to feeder/Method fishing
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Resources and equipment needed: |
Feeder/Method rods-reels-seat boxes-terminal tackle-landing net- Feeder mix/ Method mix-hook bait |
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Time allocated (in minutes) |
Coaching points |
Method of delivery |
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5mins
60
60
25
30
270 (4.5hrs)
30 |
Health & safety
Introduction/ feeder/method rods Feeders & method cages Reel & line selection Various set-ups
Setting the rods up How to attach terminal tackle Hook length choice How to attach the rig Introduction to bait How to bait a hook
Make up feeder/method mix Introducing ground bait Introducing free bait
Break for refreshments
Casting the feeder/method Setting the rod How to identify bites Striking & setting the hook Playing the fish Landing the fish Fish identification Fish anatomy Fish handling and care Photography Returning fish Summary of the session Award coaching card & sticker Give-out catalogues containing The tackle products used during the session |
Verbal
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Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation
Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation
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Age range |
12 Years & over |
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Session topic: |
Carp fishing |
Session plan no: |
XXXX |
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Aims of session: |
To introduce the student to the principles of carp fishing and specimen hunting. From basic tackle choice and set-up to playing & landing fish. |
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Resources and equipment needed: |
Rods, reels, terminal tackle, chairs, alarms, rests & pods, un-hooking mat, net, bait |
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Time allocated (in minutes) |
Coaching points |
Method of delivery |
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10mins 30 30 10 30 10 30 15 60
30 40 20 10 30 20 30 10
20 |
Health & Safety Walk around lake/water craft Marker rod set up Using marker rod Spod rod set up Using a spod rod Attaching reel and set up rod Lead set ups. Inline, helicopter, running rig Knot tying, the hair rig & it's principles Hook bait, boilee, particles Bait attachment P.V.A stringers, bags, nets Method mix Casting, clipping, walking out Setting the bait runner, alarm and indicator Principles of playing fish Handling fish safely Fish anatomy & welfare
Summary of the session Give-out catalogues containing the tackle products used during the session
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Verbal To take home if available |
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Age range: |
On Application |
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Session topic: |
Carp Fishing |
Session plan no: |
XXXX |
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Aims of the session: |
To enable the student to be confident enough to fish by themselves day or night. To set up their swim & tackle safely. Tie knots & rigs. Be confident with feature finding and lake bed topography, spoding & bait application. Fish handling, care & Photography |
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Resources equipment needed: |
Bivvy's, bed chairs, day chairs, rods, reels, alarms, indicators, bank sticks, pods terminal tackle, nets, un-hooking mats, bait
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Time allocated (in minutes) |
Coaching points |
Method of delivery |
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5mins Mon 9am through to Fri 4pm
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Health & safety
Water craft Swim choice & bivvy set up Setting the rods up Safe lead set ups Various ways to attach the rig Knot tying Rig tying Introduction to bait Bait formulation Bait making Particle preparation & use Various P.V.A applications How to bait the hair rig Marker rod set up Feature finding Making up spod mix Spod rod set up Clipping up spodding Setting the alarms & indicators How to identify bites Striking & setting the hook Playing the fish Landing the fish Fish identification Fish anatomy Fish handling and care Photography Returning fish
Summary of the session Give-out catalogues containing the tackle products used during the session |
Verbal
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Verbal To take home if available
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Bait formulation, boilee rolling & particle preparation
Age range: |
12 Years & Over |
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Session topic: |
Bait making & formulation |
Session plan no: |
XXXX |
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Aims of session: |
To enable the student to understand base mix formulation, flavours & attractors.To be able to make up their own base mix. To be able to roll their own boilies. To understand particles and their use and to prepare particles safely. |
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Resources and equipment needed: |
Base mix components, blender, eggs, liquid additives, sausage gun, rolling tables, Berco boiler, drying trays, selection of particles |
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Time allocated (minutes) |
Coaching points |
Method of delivery |
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5mins
240
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Health & safety Base mix components Liquid additives Flavourings Mixing base mix Rolling boilies Cooking & drying boilies Particle preparation Soaks & dips Summary of the session Give-out catalogues containing the tackle products used during the session Students to take home the bait they have prepared during the session |
Verbal Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal-visual-participation Verbal To take home if available
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Age range: |
12 years & over |
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Session topic: |
Stalking Carp |
Session plan no: |
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Aims of session: |
To stalk and observe carp at close range. Watch for patrol routes, reaction to bait, feeding techniques and reaction to a baited hook. Playing and landing fish at close range. |
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Resources and equipment needed: |
Stalking rod/reel, terminal tackle, stalking bag, landing net, bait |
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Time allocated (in minutes) |
Coaching points |
Method of delivery |
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5mins
240
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Health & safety
Watch for patrol routes, Reaction to introducing bait into various areas Observe how the fish feed Reaction to a baited hook when introduced Playing and landing fish at close range Handling fish safely Fish anatomy & welfare summary of session Give-out catalogues containing the tackle products used during the session |
Verbal
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Verbal-visual-participation
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Age range: |
12 years & over |
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Session topic: |
Surface fishing |
Session plan no: |
XXXX |
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Aims of session: |
To teach the student how to catch Carp on the surface |
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Resources equipment needed: |
Floater rod/reel, terminal tackle stalking bag, landing net, bait |
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Time allocated (in minutes) |
Coaching points |
Method of delivery |
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5mins
240
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Health & safety
Observe fish on the surface Introduce bait to encourage feeding How to set up a floater fishing rod Techniques for casting a floater rig Striking a surface bait Playing & landing carp Handling fish safely Fish anatomy & welfare Summary of the session Give-out catalogues containing the tackle products used during the session |
Verbal
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Age range: |
12 years and over |
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Session topic: |
Session plan no: |
XXXX |
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Aims of session: |
Designed to give a new angler the confidence to progress from day fishing to night fishing. To ensure that they are set up safely and ready to play, land and handle fish safely day and night |
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Resources equipment needed: |
Bivvy's, bed chairs & chairs rods, reels, alarms, indicators, bank sticks, pods Terminal tackle Nets, un-hooking mats, bait |
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Time allocated (in minutes) |
Coaching points |
Method of delivery |
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5 mins
24hrs 48hrs 72hrs |
Health & Safety Day & Night Water craft Swim choice & bivvy set up Setting the rods up Safe lead set ups Various ways to attach the rig Knot tying Rig tying Introduction to bait Bait formulation Bait making Particle preparation & use Various P.V.A applications Marker rod set up Feature finding Making up spod mix Spod rod set up Clipping up Spodding Using a bait boat Playing the fish Landing the fish Fish handling and care Photography Returning fish
Summary of the session Give-out catalogues containing the tackle products used during the session
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Verbal
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