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Fly Fishing Lessons
Recommendation added: 16/01/2007 20:02
By: aw101 (YSUK rating +13)aw101 has been thanked 4 times for this contribution
"The Fly Fishing Academy runs 1 day taster and beginners courses at Pistord and Ravenstorpe Fishery. All equipment, permits are provided. Excellent value and great fun, with tuition from a qualified and professional instructor.
Professionaly run and a great day out.
The East Midlands reservoirs are some of the most productive trout waters in Britain producing good quality and highly regarded fighting fish. The East Midlands reservoirs attract fly anglers throughout United Kingdom and as far as mainland Europe.
Fly Fishing Lessons
1) Beginners Course
This introduction will suit both beginners, and those recently introduced to the sport. It will give you a solid foundation upon which to make progress and to apply the basic techniques. The 1day version is a taster course which is at a fast pace. The 2 day course includes two half day sessions of guided fishing and is at a more relaxed pace.
* Selecting and setting up a balanced outfit
* Fly rod, reel & line, knots, leaders
* Roll casting techniques
* Overhead casting techniques
* Dealing with wind and adverse conditions
* Insect life and selecting the correct fly patterns
* Watercraft, finding fish in given location
* Striking, playing landing, dispatch trout
* Analysis of fish autopsies
* Catch and Release returning the fish unharmed
* Includes equipment hire and beginners handbook
2) Improvers
The Improvers tuition is aimed at the fly fisher who has a degree of confidence with the two basic casts, the roll and overhead cast. A more varied range of casts will be introduced to improve upon accuracy and presentation, then more advanced fishing techniques are introduced.
The course structure will be customised to your requirements a typical structure is outlined below:
* Review of outfit and improving line & leader set up
* Single & Double hauling to improve distance
* Wiggle pickup, Belgian, Bow & Arrow, Roll Cast pickup cast
* Slack line casts, Parachute cast, Mends
* sinking lines
* Wading safely
* Introduction to fly tying
3) Boating Techniques
The boating course is designed to introduce the novice to the delights of boat fishing in a safe hands-on manner and will include operation of the motorboat. At the end of the course the you will be able to have the confidence to take a boat out safely on the water and increase your range of fishing techniques and experiences.
* Watercraft health saftey
* Embarking and disembarking safely
* Boat handling and emergency procedures
* Drift Techniques handling of drogue
* Fishing the Anchor
* Fishing Rudder/locked oars
* Effective casting in Boat
* Reading the water
* Boat Etiquette
* Kayaking and Tubing (t.b.a.)
Extended 2, 3, 4 days are also offered, either individually or the three courses rolled into a long weekend or midweek break, together with guided fishing, will get you off to a fast track start to know your chosen water.
Customed to meet your specific requirements, these extended courses offer a more detailed insight into the skills of both fly fishing and fly casting. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy and experience a variety of stillwater locations all year round.
Ravensthorpe Reservoir
nr Northampton
Small Victorian reservoir of 100 acres set in beautiful Northampton countryside. Great damsel, buzzer and lure water. Equipped with casting platforms and 20 boats. A catch and release water, shallow, rich in food and fishes well throughout the year.
Fishery record: 16 lb 13 oz rainbow.
Pitsford Reservoir
nr Northampton
Gem of a trout fishery, set in Brixworth country park. Open in 1956 very mature with a unique setting with 7.5 miles of shore line and 750 acres of water.
The local geography with 4 river inlets and numerous intricate bays ensures that there is always a bank you can fish from whatever the conditions. Also well equipped with boats.
Fishery record: 15 lb 11 oz rainbow.
Options for half day courses start from £80.
Tel 01788 860532"
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