| ers'/Improvers' Fly-Fishing Course This one-day fly-fishing course is for individuals or small groups. We can supply all tackle and equipment but do bring your own if you have it. Our aim is to provide a thorough grounding in the basic skills of flyfishing, and sufficient knowledge for you to be able to assemble your tackle, select a fly and fish with confidence. The course centres around fly-casting, which is paramount to fly fishing. During the session, we would also examine tackle systems and rigs, practising knots, and providing a general idea of how it all goes together. We will look at the theory and practice of entomology and flies [pond dipping], taking time to inspect some of the aquatic invertebrates that form part of the trout's diet, and compare these with the flies we use to imitate them. We will discuss the pricipal quarry species and, in addition to trout, we will also look at salt-water and migratory fish. The remaining part of the session will be spent fishing, under supervision, putting into practice our newly aquired skills.
This course is an intensive short-course that covers the same subject area as the one day course, but without the practical element of the entomology and fly-studying [pond dipping], and without the fishing practice. This would suit those who would benefit from the intensive instruction whilst able to take themselves fishing. |
