A free fishing lesson is being offered at Cornwall's Argal Reservoir near Falmouth, to encourage people to Get Back Into Angling.

The session is aimed at people who used to go fishing but for reasons including starting a family, a busy career or going to university, they have stopped fishing but are keen to start again.

The session, on Saturday, April 8 (9am-1pm), will focus on coarse fishing which includes some of the country’s most beautiful fish including roach, rudd, tench and the hard fighting carp.

Participants at the session will be shown how to select appropriate tackle, how to tie effective rigs and what baits to select amongst a morning full of hints and tips.

The aim is for everyone to leave with the confidence to going fishing again on their own or with a friend.

Participants on the session will be guided by qualified angling instructor Alex Ledbrooke who runs the Cornwall based angling coaching service, The School Of Fish.

The free session is one of a number being offered this year in association with the Angling Trust, the national angling representation organisation.

Alex said: "Loads of people have tried fishing at some point in their lives and many of them really enjoy it. However, the reality is a busy life can mean no time for things like fishing so it gets forgotten. Get Back Into Angling is looking to help people return to a brilliant and healthy sport with confidence and success."

Anybody who wants to register for this free event which is supported by the south West Lakes Trust should go online to www.FishingArgal.eventbrite.co.uk or call Alex on 07719685583 to reserve one of the limited spaces.