Trevor Hardwick

We caught up with Trevor after one of his fishing pursuits, where the day included a boat trip – one of Trevor’s favourite parts of the experience.

“It’s pretty good. They’re nice people. I’m good at it!” Trevor laughed. “I loved going out on the boat. I would like to do it again.”

Fishability provided the bait, while Trevor brought along his own fishing rod, ready to put his skills to use. And put them to use he did.

“I caught a whiting, tripe and tailor. They’re pretty good flying fish,” he said proudly.

Trevor knows his stuff when it comes to fishing. He explained that some fish are quite small, so you need tiny hooks, and he’s careful about what he keeps.

“I keep the bream, but throw the little ones back in.”

Fiona Rowland from the Fishability team said that for participants, “catching a fish is the icing on the cake!”. For many, fishing is something they used to love and participate in and thought they never would again until they found Fishability.

“Our participants and their carers tell us that Fishability brings them joy and companionship. Many of our participants have attended our activities year after year and love the opportunity to go fishing in a safe, welcoming environment. Everyone is welcome at Fishability.”

Fishing doesn’t stop at the catch for Trevor -he’s also an expert when it comes to preparing fish.

“I cut the heads off and skin them. I’ll teach you! You have to take the bones out. It’s easy for me!”

And of course it’s not the thrill of catching a fish, it’s top of his list when it comes to mealtime favourites.

“I like fish and chips.”