Glasgow Angling Centre, Angling Scotland and the SFCA have teamed up to offer one-on-one coaching for all ages on the Forth and Clyde Canal, just 2 minutes’ walk from the GAC, at 23rd and 24th September as part of the GAC Autumn Open Weekend Event – Scotland’s biggest FREE angling event!
Do you or your family or friends want to try fishing but not sure where to start?
Then book in for a taster session with Angling Scotland and the Scottish Federation for Coarse Angling‘of qualified coaches to learn more about this amazing sport.
Learn how to catch Roach, Perch and many other species using simple tackle and techniques and learn about waterfront safety and fish welfare from qualified SFCA angling coaches. Each session is suitable for aspiring anglers of all ages and abilities and places are limited so pre-booking is recommended, all fishing equipment will be provided but suitable clothing and footwear must be worn – please wrap up warm!
Book your slot now or find out more by calling GAC Customer Services on Open Weekend on 0141 212 8880 or visit the Angling Scotland stand in our event Marquee between 10am and 3pm to sign up for your FREE SFCA annual membership and to book your coaching session ! Angling Scotland and the SFCA angling coaches are on hand on Saturday and Sunday to answer all your fishing questions so don’t be shy and come down to meet them!
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| Meet the Angling Scotland Team @ The GAC Open Weekend |
English Scotland was formed in 2017 to provide an umbrella structure for the existing Angling Governing Bodies for Game, Coarse and Sea angling in Scotland. The discipline’s three governing bodies, SANA, SFCA and SFSA have been working in partnership for many years through the Angling Development Board of Scotland (ADBoS). By forming Angling Scotland and providing a formal structure to bring together the forces of the Scottish Governing Bodies for Game, Coarse and Sea Angling and their members, their vision is to provide greater opportunity and better that support, protection and effective administrative management to all fishermen in Scotland. Find out more here – https://www.anglingscotland.org.uk/
Key stakeholders include the Scottish Government, Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, Local Councils, Educational Bodies, Fisheries’ Boards and Trusts and the Fishing Tackle trade.
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| Gus Brindle – SFCA and Angling Scotland |
The SFCA is the Scottish Governing Body for the sport of Coarse Angling. It was founded in the early 1970’s and is dedicated to protecting coarse fish in Scotland and providing equal opportunities for everyone to take part and enjoy the sport of coarse angling in a safe and responsible way. They run programs and courses to increase the number of recreational anglers, run competitions and provide training to increase the number of UKCC coaches needed to help individuals develop within the sport . The SFCA aims to engage stakeholders from across the spectrum of the angling sector on issues affecting coarse angling.
Every day the SFCA works for the future of Scottish fishing, but they need your support to continue to do this, and to further develop the sport of Coarse Angling in Scotland. Please give us this support by becoming a member and joining online today. Click here to join now – http://www.sfca.co.uk/membership/
There really is something for everyone at these events, which is why they’re the biggest in Scotland – and this one promises to be the biggest ever! With FREE entry and FREE parking, there’s plenty to see and do on the Open Weekend dates as well as some fantastic bargains on all kinds of fishing tackle. Keep an eye on Facebook, Twitter and instore for more information on what’s happening at this event! And don’t forget to register for your FREE GIFT that day! Click HERE for details!
