Free fishing evening gives young anglers chance to make their first catch at Kilgad Lakes
- Love Ballymena
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Young anglers are being offered a free evening of fishing at Kilgad Lakes near Ballymena as a local club brings its summer programme to a close.
Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club has exclusively booked the lakes from 5pm to 9pm, on Wednesday 19 August, allowing its junior members to fish free of charge.
Equipment available for beginners
All junior anglers are welcome, and anyone who is not already a member can apply to join the club on the night.
Fishing tackle can also be supplied where required, making the event accessible to children and young people who have never tried the sport or do not have their own equipment.
Junior membership is free for children aged under 14, while membership costs £10 for those aged under 18.
Young anglers celebrate first catches
Some of the fun (and learning) from a recent night of free fishing, courtesy of Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club at Kilgad Lakes, outside Ballymena.
The event will be the club’s third and final junior fishing evening at Kilgad Lakes this summer.
During the first evening, 28 young anglers took part, with several catching their first fish.
Ray McKeeman and the Ulster Angling Federation supported the session by providing casting instruction as well as rods and reels for participants.
How to take part
The free fishing evening will run from 5pm until 9pm on Wednesday 19 August at:
Kilgad Lakes
89 Kilgad Road
Ballymena
BT42 3HY
Parents or guardians interested in bringing a young angler should text Phil on 07775 633 365.
The evening offers beginners a final opportunity this summer to try fishing in a supported setting, with instruction, equipment and club membership available at the venue.
