#Pick up a rod not a knife
We are reel rod squad
We are 4 individuals providing the community a service which is currently missing. For the young people out there aged 8-15yrs who want to try their hand at fishing we hold events at safe locations with comfortable environments and even provide tackle before you think of buying your own.
We are all aware of the increase in knife crime and the vulnerability of young children today hence our motto
PICK UP A ROD NOT A KNIFE
We hold regular open events for anyone of any ability, along side workshop events for learning the essential knots and basic setting up equipment. We then hold regular monthly matches for the reoccurring members with the chance of a monthly trophy and a prize for everyone who enters. Whilst providing a sports service that is currently missing from the community this has proven to improve children’s social skills and confidence levels. Children that struggled to focus and those with low levels of concentration reported from thier parents have seen a huge improvement after coming to us and ‘finding’ their thing.
We are a non profit organisation and would like to take this time to thank everyone who has donated fishing equipment to make this possible. Every item we receive as a donation we give back to the kids for them to use in their own time as well as our events. If your interested in what we are please contact us.