14th October 2019
So, that's the last of this year's kid's general beginner coarse fishing events over (though there's still a PAC/DRAC pike event planned for November 24th). Sixteen happy and engaged youngsters on Saturday with some new faces in the mix along with those who are now our regulars. A few fish were caught, everyone had a good time, books and tackle prizes were given out in a free raffle, Eddy Green won the plaque for biggest fish - a pristine 8 ounce roach - and Macauley Severn won the most fish plaque. Oh and 75 hotdogs were consumed. Just one braved it on a very wet Sunday - Harrison, a first timer - he's the one in the photo with a carp. "Can I go next week?" he asked his dad at the end.
Eleven events during 2019 (12 if you include the rigs and knots session) have been held and average attendance overall has been 14 with a maximum number of 22. Massive thanks to all who have helped in any of the events.
This weekend thanks to Dave, Richard, Mick, Pete, Andy, Kevin, John, John, Val, Mark, Phil, Derrick, Jillian, and Brian.(not forgetting Ken who always ties up the rigs). Thanks here too to Pat Gough who has donated a huge amount of pristine tackle to our ever growing collection of kit for the youngsters. And ongoing thanks to both Nathans and Fishermania who always willingly provide bait and other needed stuff free. Shop local. Use em, or lose em. Oh, and big thanks too to Ray Garlick who lets us store all the junior kit in his warehouse. Top bloke.
Discussions today about next year. We'll produce a calendar for 2020 like this year and are likely to include a junior match, a river/pond dipping aquatic insects study session and a fly fishing event.
Eleven events during 2019 (12 if you include the rigs and knots session) have been held and average attendance overall has been 14 with a maximum number of 22. Massive thanks to all who have helped in any of the events.
This weekend thanks to Dave, Richard, Mick, Pete, Andy, Kevin, John, John, Val, Mark, Phil, Derrick, Jillian, and Brian.(not forgetting Ken who always ties up the rigs). Thanks here too to Pat Gough who has donated a huge amount of pristine tackle to our ever growing collection of kit for the youngsters. And ongoing thanks to both Nathans and Fishermania who always willingly provide bait and other needed stuff free. Shop local. Use em, or lose em. Oh, and big thanks too to Ray Garlick who lets us store all the junior kit in his warehouse. Top bloke.
Discussions today about next year. We'll produce a calendar for 2020 like this year and are likely to include a junior match, a river/pond dipping aquatic insects study session and a fly fishing event.
2nd July 2019
18th June 2019
Scouts and others' fishing skills development session - Woodrow's Pond, Saturday 15th June.
A bit of a challenging day again but a few fish caught and all the young anglers received the Angling Trust's CAST Awards. Many now up to Level 2 which is basically independent angling. Huge thanks as ever to all who helped. The level of involvement by our large band of willing and able volunteers is what is making these events zip.
Next up is "The Big One" on Saturday 22nd 10.30 to 1.30 again on Woodrow's. We've 23 youngsters at this one plus their parents. Ex World Champion Sean Ashby will be presenting CAST Award Certificates.
Please note that due to the number of participants all of Woodrow's will be closed from 8am until 2pm.
A bit of a challenging day again but a few fish caught and all the young anglers received the Angling Trust's CAST Awards. Many now up to Level 2 which is basically independent angling. Huge thanks as ever to all who helped. The level of involvement by our large band of willing and able volunteers is what is making these events zip.
Next up is "The Big One" on Saturday 22nd 10.30 to 1.30 again on Woodrow's. We've 23 youngsters at this one plus their parents. Ex World Champion Sean Ashby will be presenting CAST Award Certificates.
Please note that due to the number of participants all of Woodrow's will be closed from 8am until 2pm.
3rd March 2019
Please see Junior Match List for Aldercar Fishery below. All abilities welcome. Also coaching available for beginners on these dates 🎣🎣🎣
16th February 2019
16th February 2019
LET'S FISH DERBY - 2019 CALENDAR
Listed below are a series of FREE angling events for boys and girls who want to have a go at fishing, or who want to improve their angling skills.
Saturday April 6th "Let the Scouts Go Fishing"
10.30 am - 1.30pm - Woodrow’s Pond (just off Haslam’s Lane, Darley. Near Derby Rugby Club). A bankside session for local Scouts. Counts towards the Scouts’ Angling Award and the Level 1 and Level 2 Angling Trust CAST awards.
Wednesday April 17th "Let’s Spring Into Fishing"
10.30am - 2 pm - Woodrow’s Pond (just off Haslam’s Lane, Darley. Near Derby Rugby Club). The third follow up session for those who have attended previous sessions, but newcomers also very welcome. Please contact Steve Clamp to register, contact details below.
Saturday June 22nd "Let’s Get Even Better!"
10.30am - 2pm - Woodrow’s Pond and adjacent section of River Derwent. Angling workshops that develop a range of fishing skills including fishing with rod and reel, carp fishing and river fishing. Another follow up session for those who have attended previous sessions, but newcomers also very welcome. Please contact Steve Clamp to register, details below. All activities count towards The Angling Trust’s CAST Awards.
Wednesday 21st August "Let’s Start Fishing 1"
2pm - 7pm - Mill Dam, Markeaton. A National Fishing Month event. Want to try fishing? If so these beginners’ events are for you. Lots of help on hand and great fun. Watch out for the posters or contact Steve Clamp – details below.
Saturday 24th August "Let’s Start Fishing 2"
10.30am - 2 pm - Brewery Pond, Shardlow. A National Fishing Month event. Want to try fishing? If so these beginners’ events are for you. Lots of help on hand and great fun. Watch out for the posters or contact Steve Clamp – details below.
Sunday 25th August "Let’s Start Fishing 3"
10.30am - 2pm - Woodrow’s Pond (off Haslam’s Lane, Darley). A National Fishing Month event. Want to try fishing? If so these beginners’ events are for you. Lots of help on hand and great fun. Watch out for the posters or contact Steve Clamp – details below.
September "Let’s Try Canal Fishing" - Date to be finalised. Pride of Derby waters.
Saturday 5th October "Let’s Go Fishing Again"
10.30am - 1.30pm - A follow up event for those who started fishing during the August Let’s Start Fishing events.
All events are co-ordinated and hosted by The Earl of Harrington’s Angling Club with active support from The Angling Trust, The Canal and River Trust , National Fishing Month, Derby Railway Angling Club, Long Eaton Angling Federation, and the Pride of Derby Angling Association. Active backing is also provided by Nathan’s of Derby, Fishermania and Julian’s Tackle.
For further details please contact Steve Clamp (Level 2 Coach Licensed by The Angling Trust) on 07759 475485 or email s_clamp@hotmail.com
Listed below are a series of FREE angling events for boys and girls who want to have a go at fishing, or who want to improve their angling skills.
Saturday April 6th "Let the Scouts Go Fishing"
10.30 am - 1.30pm - Woodrow’s Pond (just off Haslam’s Lane, Darley. Near Derby Rugby Club). A bankside session for local Scouts. Counts towards the Scouts’ Angling Award and the Level 1 and Level 2 Angling Trust CAST awards.
Wednesday April 17th "Let’s Spring Into Fishing"
10.30am - 2 pm - Woodrow’s Pond (just off Haslam’s Lane, Darley. Near Derby Rugby Club). The third follow up session for those who have attended previous sessions, but newcomers also very welcome. Please contact Steve Clamp to register, contact details below.
Saturday June 22nd "Let’s Get Even Better!"
10.30am - 2pm - Woodrow’s Pond and adjacent section of River Derwent. Angling workshops that develop a range of fishing skills including fishing with rod and reel, carp fishing and river fishing. Another follow up session for those who have attended previous sessions, but newcomers also very welcome. Please contact Steve Clamp to register, details below. All activities count towards The Angling Trust’s CAST Awards.
Wednesday 21st August "Let’s Start Fishing 1"
2pm - 7pm - Mill Dam, Markeaton. A National Fishing Month event. Want to try fishing? If so these beginners’ events are for you. Lots of help on hand and great fun. Watch out for the posters or contact Steve Clamp – details below.
Saturday 24th August "Let’s Start Fishing 2"
10.30am - 2 pm - Brewery Pond, Shardlow. A National Fishing Month event. Want to try fishing? If so these beginners’ events are for you. Lots of help on hand and great fun. Watch out for the posters or contact Steve Clamp – details below.
Sunday 25th August "Let’s Start Fishing 3"
10.30am - 2pm - Woodrow’s Pond (off Haslam’s Lane, Darley). A National Fishing Month event. Want to try fishing? If so these beginners’ events are for you. Lots of help on hand and great fun. Watch out for the posters or contact Steve Clamp – details below.
September "Let’s Try Canal Fishing" - Date to be finalised. Pride of Derby waters.
Saturday 5th October "Let’s Go Fishing Again"
10.30am - 1.30pm - A follow up event for those who started fishing during the August Let’s Start Fishing events.
All events are co-ordinated and hosted by The Earl of Harrington’s Angling Club with active support from The Angling Trust, The Canal and River Trust , National Fishing Month, Derby Railway Angling Club, Long Eaton Angling Federation, and the Pride of Derby Angling Association. Active backing is also provided by Nathan’s of Derby, Fishermania and Julian’s Tackle.
For further details please contact Steve Clamp (Level 2 Coach Licensed by The Angling Trust) on 07759 475485 or email s_clamp@hotmail.com
28th January 2019
The morning of Saturday January 26th saw sixteen engaged and enthusiastic youngsters attend a rig and knot tying workshop hosted by The Earl of Harrington's AC. Part of the "Let's Fish Derby" series of events that aims to increase junior participation in angling, the event saw young people from the ages of 6 to 14 tying different angling relevant knots, putting up rods and whips, experimenting with carp rigs and baits, and making up pole rigs. Participation contributes towards these "angling students" achieving their Level 2 Cast Award, and the Scouts' Angling Badge. Next up in the "Let's Fish Derby" series is "Let's Spring into Fishing" to be held at Woodrow's Pond on Wednesday April 17th. An additional event for the Scouts is to be held on the same venue on Saturday April 6th. The success of the events is down to a number of factors not least the active support of parents and carers, the commitment and enthusiasm of the youngsters, and the involvement of the able volunteer helpers. Big thanks to Steve Clamp for organising and to Dave Sharpe, Pete Sheppard, Ken Fowkes, Gordon Lathwell, Mark Rogers (DRAC), Kevin Jessop (Long Eaton Fed) and John Lock. Very Proud Indeed 🎣
2nd October 2018
Let’s Go Fishing Again!
A follow up session to the successful Let’s Go Fishing events held in the summer is planned for Wednesday 31st October.
The event will take place from 10.30 a.m. until 2.30 p.m. (but drop in and out is ok any time during that period) at Woodrow's Pond, Darley . For those that haven't been to this venue it is down a track off Haslam's Lane almost opposite Derby Rugby Club.
In addition to the type of fishing we did in August we'll also be trying new techniques including casting with a rod and a reel, and, subject to conditions, safety and development level, spin fishing in the river.
We'll also be recognising the developing skill level of the participants by providing access to the Angling Trust’s CAST awards.
Would be participants please register by emailing Steve Clamp – s_clamp@hotmail.com
You don’t have to have attended one of the summer events to come.
The weather at the end of October is likely to be very different to that that we experienced in August so we'll aim to be active!
A follow up session to the successful Let’s Go Fishing events held in the summer is planned for Wednesday 31st October.
The event will take place from 10.30 a.m. until 2.30 p.m. (but drop in and out is ok any time during that period) at Woodrow's Pond, Darley . For those that haven't been to this venue it is down a track off Haslam's Lane almost opposite Derby Rugby Club.
In addition to the type of fishing we did in August we'll also be trying new techniques including casting with a rod and a reel, and, subject to conditions, safety and development level, spin fishing in the river.
We'll also be recognising the developing skill level of the participants by providing access to the Angling Trust’s CAST awards.
Would be participants please register by emailing Steve Clamp – s_clamp@hotmail.com
You don’t have to have attended one of the summer events to come.
The weather at the end of October is likely to be very different to that that we experienced in August so we'll aim to be active!
14th September 2018
18th August 2018
LET'S GO FISHING - NATIONAL FISHING EVENT 2018
First event of this kind on the Earl and am sure will now be an annual event. Very successful events at Mill Dam and Woodrow's Pond. Organised by Steve Clamp, Level 2 Angling Coach and our fantastic volunteers. Thanks to John Lock, Matt Lamb and Andy Ells for travelling down from Sheffield on Saturday. Also to any bailiffs that helped. If we have the volunteers, it means these events can definitely continue. Lastly, thanking the parents/carers and the children for coming along - without you it would have been rubbish!
First event of this kind on the Earl and am sure will now be an annual event. Very successful events at Mill Dam and Woodrow's Pond. Organised by Steve Clamp, Level 2 Angling Coach and our fantastic volunteers. Thanks to John Lock, Matt Lamb and Andy Ells for travelling down from Sheffield on Saturday. Also to any bailiffs that helped. If we have the volunteers, it means these events can definitely continue. Lastly, thanking the parents/carers and the children for coming along - without you it would have been rubbish!
26th July 2018
As part of National Fishing Month, the Earl is hosting two fun, social events aimed at getting more youngsters involved in our wonderful sport.
Everything to catch a fish and learn about fishing will be provided free. There will be at least one Level 2 Coach at the sessions supporting the event under the Angling Trust "umbrella" alongside volunteers who will show newcomers what to do.
Youngsters and their parents/carers can come for the whole session or just drop in for a while. We will be aiming to arrange fishing related, bankside games and activities as well.
*****SEE POSTERS FOR FULL DETAILS*****
The first Let's Go Fishing Derby event is at Mill Dam on Thursday 16th August from 3 pm until 7 pm, and the second on Saturday 18th August at Woodrow's Pond from 10 am until 3 pm.
Everything to catch a fish and learn about fishing will be provided free. There will be at least one Level 2 Coach at the sessions supporting the event under the Angling Trust "umbrella" alongside volunteers who will show newcomers what to do.
Youngsters and their parents/carers can come for the whole session or just drop in for a while. We will be aiming to arrange fishing related, bankside games and activities as well.
*****SEE POSTERS FOR FULL DETAILS*****
The first Let's Go Fishing Derby event is at Mill Dam on Thursday 16th August from 3 pm until 7 pm, and the second on Saturday 18th August at Woodrow's Pond from 10 am until 3 pm.
