Introduction to The Junior Section
I’ve been fishing now for over 35 years, starting off with a cheap rod from Woolworth's, fishing the Hoe Stream in Woking for Minnows and Gudgeon and anything else that would take a bait. Spending as much time as I could on the bank, badgering my dad and older brothers to take me in all weathers. After a few years serving my apprenticeship, it began to become an obsession and still is, only now I badger my wife for more time on the bank.
But for the last 20 something years, I have taken a more active role within the clubs that I have been a member of. I have become a bailiff on most of them and around 10-years ago started to help out with the Second Chance Charity, which helps kids with learning and behavioural difficulties, to go fishing for some time out. The Society began to actively support this organisation with the 24 hour Jack Frost Memorial Pairs Match.
Following a phone call from the Society at the end of 2008, I was asked to take over the Junior Organiser job for my second spell, having done it previously for 4 or 5 years. It is something that gives me great pleasure and I will continue in the role with the help of the Society and the people who offer themselves up for the day or the 24-hour Carp Academy sessions.
Please don’t hesitate to ring me with any questions relating to the Junior Teach-Ins on 07790 799524.
I look forward to seeing you in 2010,
Dave Benton, Junior Organiser
Farnham Angling Society’s FREE Junior Teach-Ins are fun days organised by the club’s qualified coaches for youngsters of all ages and abilities to improve their coarse fishing techniques. FAS will supply all the bait that you’ll need for the sessions and the coaches can provide tackle if required, but you can of course use your own. Please contact us if you need tackle for the day.
Please book one week in advance with Dave Benton FAS junior organiser and NFA Qualified Coach. Tel: 07790 799524 The teach-ins are limited to eight juniors at any one time. See our website www.farnhamanglingsociety.com) for up to date information
Please note that the FAS 24 hour Carp Academy is by application only.
Junior Teach-ins are supported by Hampshire Tackle.
- Sunday 11th April 2010 - Junior Coarse Fishing Badshot.Lea Kings Pond - 9:00am to 2:00pm
- Sunday 6th June 2010 - Junior Coarse Fishing Badshot Lea. Small Pond - 9:00am to 2:00pm
- Saturday 26th June - Sunday 27th June 2010 FAS 24 hour Carp Academy (14-17 year
olds only) Badshot Lea Big Pond 10:00am to 10:00am
Old Pin closed from 8:00am Sat. 26th June
(Application form for this event will be distributed with Spring Newsletter). - Saturday 17th July - Sunday 18th July 2010 FAS 24 hour Carp Academy (14-17 year
olds only)
Badshot Lea Big Pond 10:00am to 10:00am
Old Pin closed from 8:00am Sat. 17th July
(Application form for this event will be distributed with Spring Newsletter). - Sunday 15th August 2010 - Junior Carp Fishing Badshot Lea Kings Pond - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Run by Dave Benton with Trefor West and Volunteers
(Limited to 12 juniors per session)
Saturday 4th September 2010 9.30am to 4.30pm
Location: River Loddon at Stanford End. Top end closed 6am-6pm.
Booking Your Place on the Junior and Barbel Teach-ins
Please call Mick or Fran at The Creel on 01252 320871, 9am-6pm Monday to Saturday.
You must give your name and permit number to book. First come, first reserved.
When attending any of these Sessions, a Junior must bring the following: Each Junior must bring FAS handbook. A rod, a reel loaded with 12lb line, a landing net and an unhooking mat. Bait and terminal tackle will be supplied, ie swivels, weights, hook lengths and hooks.