Welcome

Welcome to the Phoenix Heroes Carp Angling page, our fishing club is just one element of our support services and a great way to build a veteran community to give everyone a sense of belonging again and to enjoy this fantastic sport together. We have some great things planned for our fishing members and we are receiving some fantastic support from organisations to help us on our way. This coupled with our CEO being named as an Ambassador for the British Disabled Angling Association (BDAA) Heroes Programme strengthens our approach to deliver our UK wide projects. We are working on our official membership sign up where our members will have access to a wide range of discounts across the angling industry.

Thank You,

Gary Stockton

CEO Phoenix Heroes

Ambassador BDAA Heroes Programme

CARP ANGLING

Carp Angling is just one of our outdoor activities and is proving very popular with our veterans. We now have an established Phoenix Heroes fishing team and we have gained some fantastic support in this area. Our fishing forecast will cover UK competitions and commercial fisheries coupled with our overseas trips to Étang Caché in France. We are also working on fishing projects at Hawk Farm in Clacton where we will bring our veterans and their families together.

FRANCE

Étang Caché, the hidden lake is set in secluded woodland in the Dordogne, the Étang Caché is about fifty minutes drive south of Limoges airport, or 8 hours drive from Boulogne/Calais.The area is famous for good food and wine: trust us, we have tried it all and will be happy to pass on our knowledge. Getting here couldn’t be easier. Driving, the route south is easy, If you are flying, both Ryanair and Flybe depart from various airports in the UK and land at Limoges.

This part of France is truly rural. As you fish the sound of a tractor is all you will hear above the wildlife and the odd cry of delight from a bloke in camo!

We aim to facilitate two trips per year for a small group of our veterans.

BDAA

The British Disabled Angling Association (BDAA) have been outstanding with their level of support to Phoenix Heroes. It is with our strong collaboration that dreams will come true, our projects for next year are underpinned by the support of the BDAA.

An absolute amazing organisation!

BAIT SPONSORSHIP

We are fortunate to have the support of Starmer Ltd, they are our official bait sponsor. Their support allows us to take a serious fishing approach to UK waters and competitions. All of our veterans that have signed up with Phoenix Heroes also have access to a discount code for the variety bait range that Starmer offers. We have known Ian & Garreth since 2000 as they sponsored us whilst serving in the Army, we are really pleased to still be working together.

EQUIPMENT DONATIONS

Over the last six months we have received donations of fishing equipment from members of the general public, the BDAA and Angling Direct. As a result we now find ourselves in a position to provide quality fishing set ups to our veterans, this has allowed us to grow our veterans fishing team.

If you would like to help us grow our team by making a fishing equipment donation then please contact us.

SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Our fishing projects have been strengthened by the level of support that we are receiving from the general public and well known organisations within the fishing industry. With this kind of support we are able to forecast in advance our fishing trips, family days and enter competitions.

CHALLENGE US

If you belong to a syndicate and you would like to challenge the Phoenix Heroes team to a carp fishing competition then please contact us. We have a mix of beginners and some very good anglers. These type of days are ideal to raise funds, expand our network and get to know like minded people. Come and have a go if you think your CARP enough!

Mission Statement

Our mission is to raise awareness across the UK about the high number of veterans that are dealing with PTSD and help our veterans and their families live a normal life again. Through our networks we want to provide the support to as many veterans as possible so they can take part in the outdoor activity days being delivered across our communities.

Vision

We have a shared vision that we can make a huge difference to peoples lives, educate others and raise awareness. We want the UK to recognise Phoenix Heroes as reputable support platform for our veterans and their families who are dealing with PTSD.

Every penny helps make a huge difference!

Please make a donation below in support of Phoenix Heroes

FRED STEELE

In memory of Fred Steele who sadly passed away in 2019, we will be placing our slate tribute to him in one of the swims at Étang Caché on our next France trip. It was the wish of Fred to donate his Carp Angling equipment to a good cause and we are so pleased that his family chose Phoenix Heroes in support of our Veteran Carp Angling team.

Thank you from all at Phoenix Heroes