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St David’s College pulled off a first Angling returned once again this species caught- Mackerel, Whiting,
for any UK school by touring their year to the activity programme and Gurnard, Dogfish, Dabs and some
1st Team Rugby Squad in Georgia proved as popular as ever. The aim lovely Bull Huss- with the biggest
during the Easter Holidays. Having was to show the pupils some of my catch going to Ben Hay with a Bull
just returned they reminisce on the favourite marks and venues around Huss of about 9lb!
the local area as well as treating
welcome, the hospitality and the them to a deep sea fishing trip on As the weather became more
rugby. ‘Pathfinder’ sailing from Colwyn unpredictable we then concentrated
Bay. The activity also offered the on trying some coarse fishing
Prior to their first match, the team pupils the chance to learn some techniques and visited the Conwy
put their Welsh stamp on the visit basics about the tides, the tackle Water Gardens- near Rowen. Again
with a rendition of “Bread of and techniques as well as bait and there was a good mix of species caught
Heaven”, on the steps of the target species. using the much more delicate
Shevardeni base. techniques for still water fishing.
In the autumn we took advantage Roach and Rudd were caught by all
Head of Physical Education at St of the good fishing that can be and the group who enjoyed the peace
David’s, Dan Lycett, previously found in the Conwy Estuary. and tranquillity of this type of fishing.
visited Georgia as captain of the We fished a local hot spot The last venue to be explored was a
called the ‘Beacons’ – right in
Bulldogs team and was determined the mouth of the estuary. real favourite of mine – Llandudno
to share his experience with the This is an ideal spot to try Pier. Things have changed
school’s rugby enthusiasts. for beginners as it’s a deep considerable over the years and fishing
channel so casting far is now restricted to the end platform.
isn’t necessary and the So we made sure we were the first
pupils could get used to there to get the best position. The pier
using the sea fishing gear. gives access to deep water and gives
Our main target was the the chance of catching so many
Dan Lycett was quoted in the Flounder, with any Bass or different species. Again- the fishing is
Georgia Today paper, “This is my Codling being welcome simple enough for beginners as the
second year in this role, and since I additions! We were not water is deep. We caught the usual
started I wanted to reinvigorate disappointed and managed Dogfish with ease as well as Whiting,
rugby in the school. Sport is to catch some quality Dabs and Mackerel.
important when it comes to boosting Flounder which were in peak It’s great to see so many of the pupils
morale, and with regards to Georgia condition after the summer. keen to take part – especially when
it is also vital that UK schools come they are catching fish! Next year we
to places like this, to will be casting our lines further with
raise awareness.” planned trips to Anglesey, the Llyn
Peninsular and also a fantastic
Greeted by the British Ambassador opportunity to try boat fishing from
and experiencing a training session the port of Holyhead.
with Georgian head coach, Milton
Haig, Harri Mostyn-Jones (U6), L i n e s
speaking on behalf of his team, said
that the trip had been such a
privilege. The President of the
Georgian Rugby Union, Gocha
Svanidze, congratulated the team on
the tour. T i g h t Matthews

Georgia Today reports that “Team
captain Harri Mostyn-Jones, 18, was Georgia This was followed by a spell of good weather and we sailed off Paul
singled out for praise by one of the towards the wind turbines out of Colwyn Bay for an 8 hour
Georgian academy coaches”. The boat trip on board the ‘Pathfinder’. We concentrated on a
final accolade was given to Harri as well-known area with a fascinating history called the
Constable Bank- right in amongst the wind turbine field. The
Man of the Match in the fixture On My Mind area attracts fish as it is where ballast was dumped by the old
against Khvamli. sailing ships before they prepared to sail up the Dee and the
Mersey- creating a reef over the years which became a magnet
for fish. The fishing was outstanding with a real mixture of
Reported in The Daily Post
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