neillfrbs Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 hi all am thinking of joining gwa ,like most clubs you will have to join as an assosiate member ,and can only go out with a full member /mentor .my question is are there members willing to take novices out with them and show them the ropes as such,or can it be a bit of a problem finding some to mentor you in the club. thanks neill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 It's not a problem to get someone to take you out all as long as you are prepared to put the effort in. There is a list of full members willing to take out associates but it is up to you to ring and make contact. I think some find this cold calling a bit daunting but it shouldn't be. Full members are on the list because they have agreed to be. For the last three seasons or so GWA have run Assoc. flights during the early part of the season simply to get new members out on the river with experienced people and speed up attaining full membership. I'm quite happy to take out new members and can be reached via PM on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neillfrbs Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 hi reabrook have sent chegue and application off today to matt at gwa,i am prepaired to put in the hard work and early mornings to learn this highly demanding side of the sport will hopefully take you up on your offer ,and be out on the marches watching the sun come up and maybe shoot a duck or goose .pritty much the same as getting up early to catch the tide in the winter for the cod season and you pritty much no you aint going home with anything to cook but its the being out there i love it .hope to see you in the future im shore there is a a lot i can learn from you cheers neill . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Hi Neill As Reabrook has already said there are lots of people willing to take associates out, and the early season associate flights you will meet full members who are willing to take people out. It is not an easy branch of the sport by any means and like you so rightly said its more about being there soaking up the experiences than putting anything in the bag, which can be sporadic at best. Hope to see you out there come the new season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 No problem. I am away for most of September but drop me a msg nearer the season and we can sort something out. The Club AGM is next week and would be a good opportunity to meet other members if your about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Neil Where abouts in Bristol do you live Same as what Reabrook and SP3 have said. More then happy to assist next season, again just drop me a pm nearer the time Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neillfrbs Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 hi everyone thanks for all your replies and offers of taking me out this comming season really appreciate it,cant wait ,will meet up with you all soon. cheers neill ps live in longwell green bristol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Nice and close then im in hanham So nice and easy to meet up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neillfrbs Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 thanks ian look forward to it see you soon. cheers neill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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