Children and women in the East Riding of Yorkshire are being encouraged to have a go at fly fishing with help from the Environment Agency on Sunday 9 July.
Angling coaches will be on hand at West Beck, Driffield, to promote the benefits of the country’s most popular sport to local children and women.
The free fly-fishing taster sessions are taking place at Mulberry-Whin, which has over a mile of chalkstream fishing and forms part of the Driffield West Beck.
Pete Turner, fisheries officer at the Environment Agency said: “Taster days are a great opportunity for everyone to get an introduction to fishing. There are many social benefits to angling and we aim to help more children and women in the region to enjoy the simple pleasures of going fishing, and at the same time help them appreciate and protect their environment.â€
Environment Agency research now shows that about one in five of our 12-16 year olds went fishing last year and less than 2% of rod licences were sold to women.
Four million anglers already participate in England and Wales’ most popular pastime. Fishing is fun and it is an ideal, inexpensive and easy sport for young people to try.
There are a number of angling participation events coming up in the area for all people to take part in.
Those interested in booking a free place on the taster day at Mulberry Winn should contact the Environment Agency on 0113 213 4848. The event runs from 9am to 3pm.
The sessions are part of the Environment Agency’s ongoing commitment to attract an extra 200,000 people to fishing in the next 10 years.
The Environment Agency’s Angling Participation Strategy aims to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to take up the sport, and promote the health and social benefits to be gained.
