Kids Try Fishing For FREE at the GAC Spring Open Weekend Event 2015!

Would you like your kids to try fishing but not sure where to start? Then book in for a taster session with our Get Hooked on Fishing coaches and find out more about this amazing sport. Glasgow Angling Centre, GHOF and SFCA have teamed up to offer one on one coaching for kids on the Forth and Clyde Canal, just 2 minutes walk from the GAC at Applecross Basin, on the 7th and 8th of March 2015 as part of the GAC Open Weekend Event - Scotland's largest FREE angling event!

Free taster sessions for kids with GHOF Angling Coaches!

Learn how to catch Roach, Perch and many other species using simple tackle and techniques and learn about waterside safety and fish welfare from qualified angling coaches. Each session is suitable for under 18's and places are very limited so pre booking is recommended, all fishing equipment will be provided but suitable clothing should be worn - please wrap up warmly! Book now or find out more by ringing Heather Lauriston on 07551 906999 or visit the GHOF stand at the GAC Open Weekend between 10am and 3pm to sign up for your FREE SFCA annual membership and book your coaching session! Qualified angling coaches will be on hand all weekend to answer all of your coarse fishing questions so don't be shy and come down to meet them!

Kids can learn to fish safely and for FREE!

Get Hooked on Fishing is an angling programme which helps provide positive opportunities for young people and communities. They deliver fun and interactive training around the sport of angling and their programme is especially designed with the help of young people to give the participants more confidence and to demonstrate that there are alternative pathways and better opportunities available to them. For more information check out the GHOF website! www.ghof.org.uk

There really is something for everyone at these events, that's why they are the biggest in Scotland - and this one promises to be the biggest ever! With FREE parking and FREE entry, there will be loads of things to see and do on the Open Weekend dates as well as some amazing bargains on all types of fishing tackle. Keep an eye out on Facebook, Twitter and instore for more info on what's going on at this event! Plus don't forget to register for your FREE GIFT on the day! Click HERE for details!