Angling and the art of fly-tying catches on

Angling and the art of fly-tying catches on

By Mary Dennehy

A NUMBER of young people in Whitechurch are part of a citywide initiative which aims to promote, develop and improve angling in the greater Dublin area.

Members of the Whitechurch Youth Group lined out to be part of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Dublin Angling Initiative, during which they learned the basics of fly-fishing and, after a couple of lessons on dry land, headed to the river bank for a practical fishing session.

Whitechurch angling 06 October 2016

The Whitechurch Youth Group has in the past run fly-tying programmes for fly-fishing during the winter and, after a two year break, is hoping to reintroduce the programme to its young members.

Alongside introducing young people to a new interest, the Dublin Angling Initiative also educates teenagers on the importance of conservation and protection of Ireland’s fisheries resource to ensure its sustainability.

Oisín Cahill, Co-Ordinator of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Dublin Angling Initiative, said: “We have partnered with Whitechurch Youth Group for many years in showing young people what fishing is all about.

“Fly-fishing is a particularly enjoyable type of fishing and it was great to see how quickly the youth group members picked up the art of fly-tying and casting.

“Fishing is a hobby which can be enjoyed at any age. It is fantastic to see so many young people take up angling through the Dublin Angling Initiative.

“We would encourage anyone interested to try it out and discover a pastime which will have a positive impact on your health and wellbeing as well as being good fun.”

For further information on Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Dublin Angling Initiative, which works with national and secondary schools, summer projects and youth services, visit www.fisheriesireland.ie or email oisin.cahill@fisheriesireland.ie.

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