#Angling - Bandon Scouts recently attended a fishing tuition day organised by Bandon Angling Association and supported by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI).
In total, 15 scouts took part in the angling day, which saw them learn the basics of fly fishing, water safety, fish biology and ecology on the Munster Blackwater.
Bandon Angling Association received sponsorship for the event from IFI’s Sponsorship Scheme, which supports angling events and initiatives across the country.
The Sponsorship Scheme was announced in December 2016 with applications invited from anglers, angling clubs and organisations nationwide.
Overall across the country, the scheme is supporting 79 initiatives in 2017 to the tune of €30,000 with a focus on those which help grow Ireland’s angling tourism product and support novice anglers.
Bandon Angling Association’s Scout Day is one of six angling initiatives in Cork to receive sponsorship this year.
The initiative saw children participate in theoretical and practical lessons with renowned fly fishing instructor Glenda Powell from Waterford, who led the tuition day.
The scouts were also taught how to fly cast with support from members of Bandon Angling Association.
