The Midshires project was established by Dave Smith in 2003 with Sakina (Daves daughter) filling the role of senior peer coach. In May 2007 Sakina and Mandy passed their level 2 coaching certificates (fishcoach.org), and in August 2007 they jointly took control of the scheme. Both ladies have fished all over the country and spent hundreds of hours coaching and passing on their angling knowledge.
It also has Chelsea Stone (age 12) as its Peer Coach in general a testimony to “Girl Power” in angling.
The project operates from Lakemore Fishery, a venue with 5 lakes all containing Wells catfish, there is also a good head of large carp, roach, rudd and bream as well as ornamental fish, which always prove popular with young anglers.
Of the 5 lakes on site 2 are dedicated to specimen fishing and 3 to general angling, the “willow pool” in particular is ideal for coaching young anglers. There is a coffee shop on site and good toilet facilities, with disabled access.
Key Partners.
GHOF Midshires works closely with the following partners.
The Environment Agency
Staffordshire police
Lakemore fishery
Kemball Special School
Beaufort Special School
Victoria Community Technology School
Bucknall Bikes fishing tackle
Voluntary Action
The Childrens Fund
Community Empowerment
Masterline International
Nash tackle
Shimano
Overview.
The Midshires project delivers taster day for young anglers and the GHOF modular system of ongoing angling tuition and development for it’s more experienced members. It also specialises in predator angling fishing for Pike during the winter and Catfish during the summer. For those who require it angling equipment can be provided by the scheme. Bookings can be arranged with Sakina or Mandy and courses can be tailored to suit the needs of the individual or group.
Volunteering
Get Hooked on Fishing is very open to people wishing to gain further Youth Work experience or angling knowledge by way of volunteering. Anyone wishing to do so can contact Sakina or Mandy directly for further information.
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The Midshires project was established by Dave Smith in 2003 with Sakina (Daves daughter) filling the role of senior peer coach. In May 2007 Sakina and Mandy passed their level 2 coaching certificates (fishcoach.org), and in August 2007 they jointly took control of the scheme. Both ladies have fished all over the country and spent hundreds of hours coaching and passing on their angling knowledge. 
GHOF Midshires works closely with the following partners.
