The Gibraltar Shore Jigging and Spinning Club has joined the Gibraltar Federation of Sea Anglers.

A statement from GFSA follows below:

GFSA has increased the number of  Federated Clubs from 3 to 4.  

The Shore Jigging and Spinning Club has been formed with the aims and objectives of:  

• Protect species and ensuring that anglers handle them correctly  
• Promoting healthy fun opportunities that provide youth people an alternative to  gaming consoles, mobile phones and worse temptations.  

• Promoting outdoor activities in a safe, and environmentally friendly manner.  

GSJSC will be hosting regular competitions based on seasonal activities, involving  different types of jigging and spinning techniques targeting pelagic fish species, bass  and other fish in different locations along Gibraltar’s shoreline.  

The Club believes there are very few organised club-based activities for young people  these days. GSJSC’s vision is to educate them, help them appreciate the sport and  above all, to be aware of safety and to leave their surroundings as they should find it, in  a clean and respectable manner. It is our group’s belief, that once a young person  enjoys the action of fighting a decent sized fish on the line, which they can proudly  boast about and take home to eat, they’ will be hooked on the sport for life. This will  encourage them to rely less on their TV’s, gaming consoles and mobile phones for their  daily activities.  

GSJSC will be hosting an Open day on Friday 9th May at 1800 hours at Rosia, where  anyone interested will be able to join the club, and GFSA.  

For any more information please feel free to contact GibSJSCgmail.com or visit our  Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1595796641086537/