
FISHING COURSES - BEGINNERS’ 'QUICKIE' COURSE
Beginners' "Quickie" Course
A short introduction to fly fishing - a weekend residential course
The basic elements of casting, lake fishing, wet and dry fly fishing on rivers condensed into two days of practical instruction.
Friday |
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7.30 pm |
Welcome and introduction. |
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Saturday |
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9.15 am - 10.00 am |
Lecture - Fishing safety, the fish and basic principles of salmon, sea trout and trout fishing. |
10.15 am - 12.45 pm |
Casting practice on the lake. |
1.00 pm - 2.00 pm |
Lunch at hotel. |
2.00 pm - 2.30 pm |
Casting video replay (hotel) |
2.30 pm - 3.30 pm |
Fishermen's knots (hotel) |
3.45 pm - 6.30 pm |
Fishing on the lake. |
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Sunday |
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9.15 am - 10.00 am |
Lecture - Insect life, wet and dry fly techniques. |
10.15 am - 5.00 pm |
Fishing the river. (packed lunch). |
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Tackle
There is no need to buy tackle in advance. We provide all the tackle you will need, including thigh waders.
Course 2 – Dates 2010 (Beginners' 'Quickie' Course)
All arrive Friday
Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th April
Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th May
Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th June
Saturday 31st July – Sunday 1st August
Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd August
Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th September
Charges per person |
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Course fee including tackle, wader hire and VAT | |
£255.00 adult |
£175.00 under 17 |
Please see separate tariff for hotel accommodation and meal charges >> | |
Deposit
When booking would you please enclose a deposit of £100.00 per course participant. This deposit will be returned if you give us more than 31 days notice of cancellation.
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