In the period from February to April 2025, the Secondary Fishing School in Vodňany ran a specialised educational programme focused on fish preparation, which was organised in the form of an afternoon interest group. A total of eight students from the third year of the Fisheries study programme took part in this specialised course, thus expanding their practical skills in ichthyological taxidermy.
During the course, the participants learned the complete process of preparation of river perch (Perca fluviatilis), including the finishing technique and the application of airbrush paint, which represents a modern approach to the finishing phase of preparation. The expert guidance of the course was provided by Ing. Václav Nebeský, Ph.D. from the Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, whose involvement confirms the long-term efforts to deepen cooperation between the two educational institutions.
All graduates of the course successfully mastered the demanding technical procedures of preparation and demonstrated a high level of practical skills in this traditional craft. The continuation of the programme is planned for the spring of 2026, when another fish preparation course will be implemented for interested students.
