About SmartCarping
Smart Carping coach Ian Gemson, seen here coaching a young angler as he battles with a large fish
Learn how to catch fish in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere where dedicated tuition will boost confidence in your ability simply by increasing your understanding of fish and watercraft.
We offer personalised fishing tuition to help you achieve the best from the sport and enhance your skills.
All bait will be supplied free of charge for the duration of the training and fishing tackle can be supplied for the session courtesy of Chub and Greys.
- Coaching available in Southern England
- Weekday & weekend sessions available
- Half or single day, 24 hours or longer
- CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) clearance
- £5 million public liability insurance
Contact us for ask for advice, to check availablilty, discuss a tailored course or to make a reservation.
Professionally qualified coaching
Ian Gemson has completed the Professional Anglers Association (PAA) level 2 coaching course organised by 1st4Sport which officially qualifies him as an angling coach.
Professional Anglers Association member
1st4Sport Level 2 Coach - Coarse Fishing
As a result of this accreditation Smart Carping is able to offer £5 million public liability insurance and has passed the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check.
Background
Ian's personal best Carp - 32lb taken from Watchmoor Park
Smart Carping was founded in 2006 by Ian Gemson, a keen angler with a background stretching back to childhood of avid coarse and successful match fishing...
"I started fishing as a child for what ever came along, mainly in the area of the Hampshire/Surrey border with many of the now well known lakes only a few minutes away. I would fish for pike, roving the local lakes with a simple spinning rod and later fished with much success in matches on rivers, canals and lakes. Watching huge fish during the close season and seeing a few being caught infected me with the carp fishing bug."
Ian's personality led him naturally into teaching - he is approachable, friendly and patient. When he took up specimen angling he found that the people who approached him greatly appreciated his down to earth advice and took a lot from his common-sense approach and ability to think like a fish. Smart Carping was the logical progression.
Ian Gemson of Smart Carping
