Landlocked casting club in Midlands?

[sdewis]

Hey

Does anyone know of a field casting club in the Midlands?

Cain kindly gave me some casting tuition last weekend and he's infected me with the casting bug!

I even had to go down the local football field to have a go this lunchtime (where I got blinkin soaked!) to have a practice!

I don't want to start practicing purely on my own as I'm sure that bad habits will very quickly creep in!

Cheers

sean

[Snaggletooth]

I seem to recall this coming up before. I don't think there is a club as such but I believe that there is some done at Edgbaston reservoir.

[sdewis]

any idea of any persons name or club names that'll help me track anyone down snags?

Google is being very unhelpful :thumbdown

[Snaggletooth]

You could try sending a pm to philtherod who is a casting instructor in the South West who may be able to give you more info.

[BillyFISHING]

Hey

Does anyone know of a field casting club in the Midlands?

Cain kindly gave me some casting tuition last weekend and he's infected me with the casting bug!

I even had to go down the local football field to have a go this lunchtime (where I got blinkin soaked!) to have a practice!

I don't want to start practicing purely on my own as I'm sure that bad habits will very quickly creep in!

Cheers

Have a look on this thread Dave might be able to help.

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90269

Billy

sean

Have a look on this thread Dave might be able to help.

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90269

Billy

[wilba]

well maybe if we could get 5-6 people intrested and all willing to pay Daves petrol money we could try and get Dave to come to the midlands for a day:g:

he sounds like a very goods instructer:g::g:

[sdewis]

Assuming the Dave is agreeable to this, when would everyone want to do it?

I guessing after New Year now, as we're only a couple of weeks from Christmas ATM.

Any suggestions on venue?

HERE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reservoirs_and_dams_in_the_United_Kingdom)is a list of reservoirs in the UK. Edgbaston looks pretty central.

Sean

[are soles fish?]

Short answer to op is no, The Uksf hold there comps at Huntingdon racecourse, a fantastic venue, but being a SSSI it has some restrictions on use. Peterborough showground was used for many years but with house building and other development is now not usable for safety reasons. Surfcast wales is most likely the easiest to get to from the midlands via motorway. ASC at bircham is also within traveling distance, biggest problem being the amount of traffic during the summer months.

[pedmorgan]

i live in notts so if its going on near me give me a shout i need all the help i can get willing to travel

[fish`n`chips]

Assuming the Dave is agreeable to this, when would everyone want to do it?

I guessing after New Year now, as we're only a couple of weeks from Christmas ATM.

Any suggestions on venue?

HERE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reservoirs_and_dams_in_the_United_Kingdom)is a list of reservoirs in the UK. Edgbaston looks pretty central.

Sean
try the north eastern surcasting federation closer to you or across the m62 to blackpool and try the north western fed you can find contact numbers in the tsf editions hope this helps

[sdewis]

I actually live in Coventry.

[flyingfisherman]

sdewis, where you from mate? I live in wolston, a village about 10 mins to the south of cov.. Do you go fishing much? if so, where? I would be up for some casting lessons/practise in the midlands.. Also petrol sharing..

Ben

[harrybass]

sdewis, where you from mate? I live in wolston, a village about 10 mins to the south of cov.. Do you go fishing much? if so, where? I would be up for some casting lessons/practise in the midlands.. Also petrol sharing..

Ben

Sdewis from Cov same as me. I'm in if you can find somewhere, dont mind traveling need the pratice. Normally go up Shilton lane opposite 'The Boat' (well I say normally, been a couple of times) cos I'm up that way, well just off Ansty road. Harry

[scottonjayne]

RIGHT!!!!! could all or any of you make it to J13 of the M6 or if your coming another-way the 449 towards w ton??? just a thought ???

[patester]

RIGHT!!!!! could all or any of you make it to J13 of the M6 or if your coming another-way the 449 towards w ton??? just a thought ???

I could...... why ?

[sdewis]

RIGHT!!!!! could all or any of you make it to J13 of the M6 or if your coming another-way the 449 towards w ton??? just a thought ???

From memory, that's around 50 odd miles away from coventry. I'll ask the question again - why?

[scottonjayne]

there is a farmer in DUNSTUN who doesnt mind you using his fallow field for casting(well he didnt)i will ask him how he feels about a crowd decending on him,the only thing then is to get a casting WIZARD to show everyone how it should be done,watch this space

[BlueSaab]

Hi

I see you mentioning Egbaston Reservoir the bunch I practice with are the culprits but we now use Swan Poll West Brom.

Jock Weir is our coach and we all have a bit of fun be warned though anyone getting heavy is frowned on.

That is not something I have had experience of but it has happened before.

If your up for the craic and a bit of fun PM me I'll speak to Jock I'm sure you'll get a warm welcome.

I see someone is from Fillongley I'm from Coventry originally bu my family came from Kinwalsey .

Regards Dave

[sdewis]

Hi Dave

Many thanks for the call back in response to my PM.

It was good to talk to you and I look forward to meeting you and your casting comrades!

Cheers

Sean

[reeleminryan]

dont know if this is any help to you but im willing to travell and ive learnt a few people in the past and im currently trying to get a fishing and casting club sorted,dont know if it will work but hey,anything to get the young people of today intrested in our sport tight lines ryan

[reeleminryan]

hi sean just wondering if your still fishing at skeggie way 2moz because i might be able to join you if your ok with that.if so wher could we meet and wat time tight lines ryan

[Hook, Line and Sinker]

Hello Sdewis,

Where abouts in Cov are you, I don't mind paying for some OTG casting tuition if the rate is reasonable of course.

cheers

H,L&S

[sdewis]

Hello Sdewis,

Where abouts in Cov are you, I don't mind paying for some OTG casting tuition if the rate is reasonable of course.

cheers

H,L&S

I'm in Keresley End, but I'm sure that someone else could give you far better tuition than me. I'm still very much a novice caster (compared to many) and could teach you bad habits which could be hard to get rid of.

Send a PM to BlueSaab (I think it's BlueSaab anyway!) and he could tell you where and when their next casting club meet will be.

Cheers

Sean

[Hook, Line and Sinker]

Hi Sean,

I new to this forum how do go about sending a pm?


Cheers,

H,L&S

[sdewis]

Hi Sean,

I new to this forum how do go about sending a pm?


Cheers,

H,L&S

Second row of menus down, Quick Links, Private Messages, Send message.

[Hook, Line and Sinker]

Hello Sean, Thanks for that.


HarryBass how often do you practice your casting, I'm not that far from the field you practice in.


Just out of interest chaps, where do you fish?


Cheers,

H,L&S

[harrybass]

Hello mate, not often enough, but just got myself a new reel and was up the common at 'Sowe Crossroads' just before I went on holiday two weeks ago and the way my casting went in Jersey I need to get up there a lot more often te he. But if you fancy going out and launching a few leads one sunday morning give us a PM. Harry.

[cuda]

I live in Knowle and work in Coventry and could be very tempted by some proper tuition if it is being arranged?

Cuda

[harrybass]

cuda, you hit the nail right on the head, 'proper tuition' thats what we need. Unfortunately I dont think we're gona get that round our way, but I for one would'nt mind travelling if something was available (not to far of course), and then perhaps stay on, do some fishing into the night or whatever. So if anyone know's a casting instructor who would be willing to take us on, i'm in. Have an estate car and would'nt mind doin the driving. Harry

[Hook, Line and Sinker]

Hello Folks,

We want a casting instructor don't we? Well, do you want the good news and the not so good news? Here goes......good new first.

I contacted Sea Angler magazine and they gave me a name and address of a casting instructor in Coventry......yes Coventry!!!:clap2:

He was taught by John Holden

Not so good news:

He told me that he is more than willing to give tuition but cannot find a field that is safe, that is just in case any crack offs which may cause an accident. This is an important point which was made by this concientious chap who is quite rightly thinking about health and safety of everyone. So, I think from what I have been told if a field can be found that is safe for everyone then maybe we may have an instructor.

Harry if there is an instructor elsewhere who can give us some instruction then I'm quite happy to pay my way with the petrol

[sdewis]

Hello Folks,

We want a casting instructor don't we? Well, do you want the good news and the not so good news? Here goes......good new first.

I contacted Sea Angler magazine and they gave me a name and address of a casting instructor in Coventry......yes Coventry!!!:clap2:

He was taught by John Holden

Not so good news:

He told me that he is more than willing to give tuition but cannot find a field that is safe, that is just in case any crack offs which may cause an accident. This is an important point which was made by this concientious chap who is quite rightly thinking about health and safety of everyone. So, I think from what I have been told if a field can be found that is safe for everyone then maybe we may have an instructor.

Harry if there is an instructor elsewhere who can give us some instruction then I'm quite happy to pay my way with the petrol

I live in Keresley End (nr Cov - which I've probably already said), and my Dad owns a farm house in Ash Green (just an acre or so of land). He lives next door to a "proper" farm, and gets on with the farmer. From memory, he may have a field suitable for casting practice, which is far enough from houses, roads and pedestrians. I'll try and contact him and take the short drive over with the dog to walk around and suss it out this week.

Watch this space, hopefully it may turn out to be a venue for casting purposes:yahoo:

Cheers

Sean

[harrybass]

Well done Sean and HLS, thats unbelievable that there's an instructor in Cov, just hope Sean's dad comes up trumps, if not I know a guy from Corley and he know's all the farmers out there and im sure he could find us somewhere. Harry

[Hook, Line and Sinker]

Hello Sean,

What's the score, is it possible to use the field?:mellow:

[Hook, Line and Sinker]

Harry you have pm.

[cuda]

I'm still up for some tuition, or some casting & fishing somewhere on the coast if you guys are still planning anything......

Cuda

[Hook, Line and Sinker]

Hello Cuda,

It's all gone quiet for some reason, whereabouts are you in Warwickshire? I'm in touch with a England International, but I won't reveal all yet. Send me a pm and will get something arranged.

H, L & S

[cuda]

I live in Knowle but work in Cov so anywhere should be ok for me really!

Cuda

[Hook, Line and Sinker]

Hello Cuda,

Will you be willing to travel if need be?

[cuda]

Yes I'll travel no problem....

Cuda

[Hook, Line and Sinker]

Hello Cuda,

Ok, if you work in Cov then it might be a good idea to meet up and have a chat and I'll tell you more. If you want to then send a pm and will take it from there. I don't think you can get better than a world class caster.

[harrybass]

Hello HLS, just pm'd you back. And I'm still up for some tuition with you and Cuda and like I said I dont mind doin the driving. Sent my phone number to HLS so get in touch and we'll sort something out. Harry

[sdewis]

Hello Sean,

What's the score, is it possible to use the field?:mellow:

Sorry for the delay guys, my PC went belly up and took ages to fix.

I've seen the field since I posted and it would be ideal for casting - the trouble is that there's a damn great power line going over the top of it! So, that's a no-no unfortunately.

Cheers

Sean

[Hook, Line and Sinker]

Hello Sean,

Welcome back. I had a conversation with Harrybass and he tells me he knows somebody who might have a field around Corley so I'm waiting to hear what the situation is on that.

[harrybass]

Hello Sean,

Welcome back. I had a conversation with Harrybass and he tells me he knows somebody who might have a field around Corley so I'm waiting to hear what the situation is on that.

Sorry for the delay, but have now managed to get hold of my mate in Corley and he said there is a field we can use, it's got no pylons or cattle and it's been recently cut although there are some trees which he said should'nt bother us when I explaned what size we would need (well the size I would need anyway). The only problem is he's going away for two weeks as of next sunday but he will still be at home till the afternoon. And to be honest sunday would be my best day. So if HLS can get hold of that insturctor between now and next week and he's available we're on. Thanks guy's Harry

[Hook, Line and Sinker]

Hello Harry,

I will give him a ring tomorrow, Monday, and let you all know.

Cheers,

HLS

[Hook, Line and Sinker]

Hello All,

I've just spoken to Roy Tallis and he said that he can make Thursday 11th September at 7.00pm. How does that suit everyone? I know the nights are drawing in but I think thats the best he can do.


HL&S

[harrybass]

Sorry Ray can't do 11th sept, ive got 3 days off work that week and im in Plymouth from wed til sunday. Harry

[Hook, Line and Sinker]

Hi Jim,

Doesn't look like its going to happen as Autumn is nearly upon us, other times don't seem to be possible for Roy.