Kevin Patterson is a professional game angling instructor and holds the Salmon & Trout Association National Instructor Certificate(STANIC) for Salmon angling. STANIC is administered solely by the Salmon & Trout Association (S&TA), and along with SGAIC which is administered by the Scottish Anglers' National Association (SANA), is recognised as the standard entry qualification to professional game angling instruction in the British Isles.
The Certificate is awarded to candidates who are able to demonstrate their proficiency to instruct game anglers and prospective game anglers of all ages and abilities. This accreditation ensures a good overall knowledge of the life cycles and behaviour of all salmonids, casting theory and practise, tackle and tactics, entomology, angling safety and angling law.
Kevin is a also a licensed angling coach through fishcoach.org the licensing scheme of the Joint Angling Governing Bodies. In addition to having an approved instruction qualification, licensed coaches will also have completed the 'Good Practice in Child Protection Awareness' training;
- Have been checked by the Criminal Records Bureau/Disclosure Scotland.
- Hold a valid first aid certificate.have adequate third party insurance
- Have provided evidence of professional development
- Have provided evidence of coaching activities.
Also Aproved A.A.P.G.A.I casting instructor in salmon casting so you are in very good hands at Tweedswood when it comes To casting instruction experience with a easy and understanding Coach and a good laugh all the way its a experience you wont forget.
