Mission to recruit Scotland’s first-ever women’s carp team for world championships
The experienced angler posted on social media this week appealing for women to come forward.
To qualify you must be Scottish or have lived in Scotland for more than five years or have parents who are Scottish.
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Hide AdBrighton-based Joanne qualifies because of Scottish parents and she has a wealth of experience and will captain the squad.
They are currently four-strong - the rest come from Central Scotland - but Joanne is keen to build the squad to around ten ahead of the world championships in Surrey from August 31 to September 4.
Joanne is undoubtedly the most experienced carp angler as the other three ladies come from pike and sea fishing backgrounds.
The current British ladies pairs champion, two years running, said: "We are looking for women who know how to handle a rod and cast, know how to play a fish, know how to net a fish and are passionate about developing their skills.