Clint Walker, from Leek in Staffordshire has entered the Go Fishing Show Angling Ambassador competition.
Working as a full time firefighter, Clint finds time to promote angling by writing articles and features to encourage young anglers to take up this fantastic sport.
He says: "I write a weekly angling column in 'The Mercury', a Sheffield based newspaper and have set up a partnership with a local retailer 'Nitrobaits' which offers a monthly prize for the best under 16 'fishy picture'. This is proving very sucessful with the first entries due to be published this month.
"Also on offer is an overall prize of £150 rod/reel combo for the nicest shot. I contribute a weekly round up (NW) to Carp Talk magazine and actively seek out younger anglers to contribute."
On a personal level, Clint has donated unwanted tackle to local youngsters to help them get interested in angling, and has taken youngsters out on the bank to show them the skills they require to try and maintain enthusiasm.
Clint works with various retailers to find ways to promote and give access to various youth groups, and is currently working with Cyril Brewster (Cudmore) on a number of articles to increase footfall at the fishery.
He adds: "I contribute 'how to' articles and features to a host of websites and respond as a consultant to forum users queries and requests for advice.
"Should I be sucessful, the prize bag would be a fantastic asset in encouraging younger anglers to contribute to my 'hard copy' and web based work as it would be offered as an incentive."
If you think you have what it takes to become The Go Fishing Show's Angling Ambassador and be in with a chance of winning £2,000 worth of angling gear and tickets to this year's show, email gofishingshow@connect-group.com with reasons why you should win.
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