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Westcountry Sea Trout Festival

From Thursday 1st to Monday 5th July 2010, we are proud to present the inaugural Westcountry Sea Trout Festival – a celebration of one of Devon and Cornwall’s most exciting game fish. Each night, anglers will enjoy what is surely the pinnacle of the fly fisher’s art, on the rivers Lyd and Tamar at Lifton.

We have two full-time instructors, David Pilkington and Tim Smith. They hold the prestigious AAPGAI advanced qualifications in both single and double-handed disciplines. David and Tim will run a series of workshops throughout the festival. In addition, our instructors will be on the beats each night to offer help and advice. Over the course of the festival, local tackle company Snowbee will be in attendance, giving you the opportunity to try the latest equipment, tailored to Westcountry fly fishing.

A maximum of 12 anglers can fish on each night, so prior booking is essential. The festival is best-suited to those that have some fly fishing experience and can cast competently - you don’t have to have fished for sea trout before however! There will be a prize, kindly donated by Snowbee, for the captor of the largest sea trout (to be measured in length and returned) over the duration of the festival. The cost of fishing is £26 per person, per night. There is a special rate of £110 per person, per night for fishing and B&B accommodation at the hotel. For those with the stamina to fish all five nights, the cost is £100 for fishing or £500 including B&B accommodation.


Workshops

Thursday 1st July
Night fishing for sea trout: 11am – 1pm
A talk and demonstration by the river. Techniques for sea trout fly fishing at night; tackle and fly choice, presentation and more. £10 per person  

Guided reconnaissance: 3pm – 6pm
Walk your beat with our instructors; note lies, spot fish and boost your knowledge of rivercraft. £10 per person  


Friday 2nd July
Casting workshop: 11am – 1pm
A demonstration of tips and tricks to improve your casting on the river, including casting fundamentals, techniques for casting large flies and spey casts at night. This will be followed by one to one casting instruction on anything you’d like help with. £25 per person

Guided reconnaissance: 3pm – 6pm
Walk your beat with our instructors; note lies, spot fish and boost your knowledge of rivercraft. £10 per person  


Saturday 3rd July
Westcountry favourites: 11am – 1pm
A fly tying demonstration. How to tie classic and modern sea trout flies of the Westcountry. £10 per person  

Guided reconnaissance: 3pm – 6pm
Walk your beat with our instructors; note lies, spot fish and boost your knowledge of rivercraft. £10 per person  


Sunday 4th July
Casting workshop: 11am – 1pm
A demonstration of tips and tricks to improve your casting on the river, including casting fundamentals, techniques for casting large flies and spey casts at night. This will be followed by one to one casting instruction on anything you’d like help with. £25 per person

Guided reconnaissance: 3pm – 6pm
Walk your beat with our instructors; note lies, spot fish and boost your knowledge of rivercraft. £10 per person


Monday 5th July
Day fishing for sea trout: 11am – 1pm
A talk and demonstration by the river. Techniques for sea trout fly fishing by day, including tackle and fly choice for high and low water. £10 per person  

Guided reconnaissance: 3pm – 6pm
Walk your beat with our instructors; note lies, spot fish and boost your knowledge of rivercraft. £10 per person

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