WRFB Fishing Awareness Weekend

Please see below if any of the Galway / Mayo lads are free your help would be appreciated... tripods and sand spikes needed!!

Monday August 31
Beach Angling Coaching, Lettergesh beach near Tully Cross, Connemara 5pm-8pm.
Staff from the board will be on hand to show the basics in beach angling for flatfish, including turbot and flounder. Bait and all equipment will be provided. Tackle kindly sponsored by Duffy’s Tackle, Galway. Suitable for adults and children over 8 years old. Raingear and Wellington boots advisable!
 

as with all these things they organise - why doesnt the word go out a week or 2 beforehand and not on the day!!!

Word went out over a week ago and we received coverage in several newspapers, and on local radio. The notice was also posted on CFB and WRFB websites. The Irish Times also mentioned it in the Angling Times section. So notice was not given "on the day". Just to let people know that.
The event was very successful, despite heavy rain showers at the start. 7 beginners turned up despite the weather, several of whom had heard about the event on radio or in the local paper last week. Most of them caught fish, and were delighted to learn about beach fishing. Flounder and turbot were caught, the biggest fish was about 33cm. Thanks to several members of the Galway Bay club for the loan of tripods and offers of assistance. The rods and reels were sponsored by Duffys Tackle Shop in Galway.

just thought something should have been on here - seeing as there is a large target audience

fair play to all for educating 7 beginers