05h00 – Departure.  Winter time 06h00 from the BFFEC Office.

06h00 – Setup of Equipment & BAIT preparation

07h00 – Training on Baiting the Hook and Baits used – Where needed casting will be done for the delegate

08h30 – Breakfast

09h00 – Active fishing takes place

10h00 – Coffee/Tea or Cold drinks

11h00 – Dry casting for those who need to learn to cast – One on One training is given

13h00 – Lunch If braai was requested fire will be started at 12h00

13h30 – Fishing continues

15h00 – Coffee/Tea or Cold drinks

17h00 – Break up of camp and return home

Topics covered on the Day

How to prepare your rod

What rig to use

How to use rod stands and set them correctly

How to prepare the groundbait

How to bait the hook

What bait to use

How to know when to set the hook

How to handle the fish when landing it

How to net the fish

How to hold and handle the fish

How to release the fish in the water

How to use the unhooking mat and its importance

How to cast

Getting distance in your cast

The importance of a balanced rig when casting

Information on the fish species targeted