Although you may not think it; it’s more common for people of white heritage to go fishing, but now that is about to change, thanks to moves being made by the Bolton council of Mosques in Bolton, Lancashire.
The aim is to change the stereotypical view of carp fishing and angling, which is that it is mainly a “white man’s” sport and try to get more young Asian’s involved in the sport. The young Muslim lads took part in some angling sessions over two days which were held by the ‘Get Hooked on Fishing’ scheme at Bradshaw’s fisheries.
The coordinator for ‘Get Hooked on Fishing’ Bridget Dawson said: “The two days were really successful. The lads overcame their fears about fishing and handling bait, and we are really pleased that they want to come back and do more in the future.”
She continued: “I feel we have gone some way to breaking the stereotypical image of angling being a white, male dominated sport as we have a Muslim group being taught by a female coach and her colleagues.”
One of the youngsters who took part, Rizwan Buchiya an 18 year old Bolton sixth Form College stuent said: “It was good, it was a new experience and I would like to pass on the skills I have learnt. Fishing is not a regular thing in the Asian community so it was good to do something different.”
ishing trip with a few friends in the east end of Glasgow.
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