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An article from the AT again I thought would make good discussion.
www.anglingtimes.co.uk
I have my own thoughts on it and what is most likely to get anglers hooked for life but I was lucky I had a good Junior Club that took us to all manner of venues.
Think Tommy Pickering has it spot on in this article though when he says...

Are newcomers missing out on vital skills? — Angling Times
SCROLL back 30 years or so and trotting a stick float, casting accurately and knowing how to feed properly were just three of the core skills people had to master before they could truly call themselves an angler. Along this challenging journey the foundations for a life in fishing were laid, but
I have my own thoughts on it and what is most likely to get anglers hooked for life but I was lucky I had a good Junior Club that took us to all manner of venues.
Think Tommy Pickering has it spot on in this article though when he says...
“The most important advice I can give to a newcomer is to enjoy it,”