If you are new to the sport of fly fishing here is some help & advice

If you are totally new to the sport of fly fishing the best way to get started is not to rush into a tackle shop and buy loads of gear and then book a days fishing with us (much as we are looking forward to seeing you) but instead get some fly fishing help and advice and instruction first.

This is because casting a fly rod and line is not quite as simple as it looks and a lesson with a properly qualified fishing instructor* will save you considerable wasted time, money and frustration. It is also much easier to learn the correct techniques from the start than to try to iron out bad habits later on.

Your instructor will also give you advice on the correct type of tackle to buy in terms of rod length, rod strength and line weights and will usually let you try out different rods and lines during your lesson. Casting is easy and enjoyable if you have an outfit to suit your size and build and you should always “try it before you buy it” anyway.

If you now think you might need some instruction, you will have to consider whether you want to take one to one tuition, go on a course or merely go out fishing with a guide and there is more to assist you on this in the next section. Click here

*Michael Evans is a holder of both the STANIC and APGAI qualifications in all three disciplines. For more details go to www.michaelevans.co.uk/about.asp

The Game Angling Instructors Association examines and qualifies instructors at two levels, GAIC (formerly STANIC together with its regional variations) and the higher level APGAI or Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructor qualification in three categories: Trout, Salmon and Fly-dressing. www.gameanglinginstructors.co.uk

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