JUNIOR COACHING
PROGRAM
The DDAS Junior coaching program has been split into two halves each containing three level for the juniors to complete.
The general/match fishing, or 'Blue' program is designed to take complete novices and teach them the rudimentary basics of coarse fishing. They will learn to use simple Whips, rods and reels, and basic pole techniques, gaining certificates and badges along the way.
The Carp or 'Green' program is to teach juniors how to use their skills to catch larger fish in the world of specimen Carp fishing. They will again be able to gain proof of their learning with Certified awards.
BLUE PROGRAM
T = Tutorial
P = Practical
Level One
Fish care. (T/P)
How to tie a loop knot. (T/P)
How to set up a rod and reel. (T/P)
Efficient equipment set up (T)
Using a disgorger. (T/P)
Fish species. (T/P)
Level One Challenge: Spot 10 errors in a terrible set up situation. (P)
Level Two
Plumbing the depth. (T/P)
Casting a rod. (T/P)
Holding a pole. (T/P)
Setting up a feeder rod. (T/P)
Pole rigs. (T)
Level Two Challenge: Cast a rod with Feeder (P)
Level Three
Using a pole cup. (T)
Feeding with a catapult (T/P)
Casting to a line clip with a feeder (T/P)
Land a fish unaided. (T/P)
Level Three Challenge 1: Place 6 bean bags in a hoop with a Pole cup at 8.0m. (P)
Level Three Challenge 2: Casting to a line clip with a feeder. (P)
GREEN PROGRAM
Level 1
Fish Care. Antiseptics, Mats, Slings, etc. (T/P)
Rod and reel choice. Why choose what, when, and how much. (T)
Equipment set up. Efficient lay out of basic Carp tackle when fishing. (T/P)
Alarms and bite indication. (T)
Bait Chat #1. Basic bait options. (T)
Level 1 Challenge: Spot the errors. 10 mistakes to find in a Carp set up. (P)
Level 2
Using Distance Sticks. (T/P)
Leading/Bottom Strata. (T/P)
Line Chat. Mono or Braid? (T)
Rig Talk. Basic Carp Rigs to consider. (T)
PVA Bags. (T/P)
Level 2 Challenge: Make a castable PVA bag including rig and Lead. (P)
Level 3
Basic Watercraft. (T)
Surface Fishing. (T/P)
Zig Rigs (T/P)
Bait Chat #2. Advanced baiting options. (T)
Bivvy set up for night fishing. (T/P)
Level 3 Challenge: Fishing on Painter’s Lake. A theoretical lake with four swims for which juniors will be given weather conditions like air pressure, wind direction, temperature, etc. They will have to decide where the best locations are to place their bivvy and their baits. (P)