VIDEO: “When that float goes under, that’s what I live for” Alan Blair shares his passion for angling – you can learn to go fishing at Get Fishing events nationwide

“When that float goes under, that’s what I live for”

Alan Blair’s carp fishing adventures have been inspiration for countless anglers across the globe and his work hard, play hard attitude is second to none. But Alan is far from a one trick pony, he is a talented multi-species angler and is just as at home with a tub of maggots and a float rod chasing Rudd as he is with a scope and a tub of pop-ups stalking Carp.

His ability to adapt to different fishing situations is why he’s one of the best in the business. We followed Alan, on a day session in his home town, where he demonstrated he’s just as at home with a float rod and a tub of maggots as he is with a Nash scope and a bag of boilies.

Watch his recent video HERE

What’s your favourite method of fishing?

Don’t forget, the Angling Trust’s #SpringIntoFishing campaign is running now for a sixth year with FREE or low-cost have-a-go fishing sessions to re-awaken your love of the great outdoors.

Bring friends or family to learn to fish and make unforgettable memories!

There will be more events like this coming up for Summer 2025! Keep checking our Get Fishing Events diary to find out when.

We’re helping to organise more Get Fishing Events like this in your area too, and in fact all over the country!

Events are added to our website and social media all the time and at the moment, during our popular Get Fishing programme, every single day!

So please check our Get Fishing events diary for new events near to you.

The Get Fishing campaign is funded by

The Angling Trust’s Get Fishing campaign to get more people fishing more often is funded by the Environment Agency from fishing licence income as part of the National Angling Strategic Services contract with the Angling Trust, and Sport England. Children under 13 do not need a licence, and licences for children aged between 13 and 16 are free but you still need to register and receive a licence before you go fishing. You can get a licence for the full year, for 8 days (ideal for holidays!) or just a day’s fishing.

NOTE: Although young children who are under 13 year old do not need a licence to fish, the person supervising them needs to have the proper fishing licence before they take hold of the fishing rod or help the child fish with it.

Get Fishing is Proudly Supported by

The Angling Trust’s ‘Get Fishing’ campaign is proudly supported by
Shakespeare, Exclusive Tackle Partner and Angling Direct, Exclusive Retail Partner
as we all work towards getting more people fishing, more often.

If there’s something that you cannot find here to help you start fishing or return to angling, please contact your local Regional Angling Development Officer – you can find the nearest one to where you want to go fishing here.