27-Apr-2006 - Environment
Agency Wales, working with Dolgellau Angling Association,
held an introduction to angling event recently
at Llyn Cynwch, near Dolgellau.
Despite the cold and blustery
wind the children and their parents showed remarkable
enthusiasm and determination to catch their first
fish.
Star of the day was 9 year old
Mari Lloyd from Machreth Primary School, who,
with a little help from mum, caught two trout
which included the biggest of the day, a beautifully
marked brown trout weighing just over a pound.
Encouraged by their success,
mother and daughter have joined the Dolgellau
Angling Association and look forward to many more
enjoyable days together at the waterside
Our fisheries staff also brought
along a sample of invertebrate animals to show
the children the different types of life found
in the lake. Equipped with magnifying glasses
the children were able to get a close up view
of the creepy crawlies found on the lakebed.
Our fisheries officers, together
with Federation of Welsh Anglers coaches, demonstrated
fly casting, fly dressing and stillwater trout
fishing methods.
The event was advertised at
local primary schools in the Dolgellau area. 20
children between the ages 5-11 attended the event.
We wish to thank all that attended
and helped run the event and special thanks to
Dolgellau Angling Association for providing the
venue for the day.
Anyone interested in fishing
at Llyn Cynwch can contact Dolgellau Angling Association
01341 422706 for day permits and membership details
or log on to www.dolgellauanglingassociation.co.uk
