Questions
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do I get started?
Q. How do I get started?
A. I can teach you to cast in one lesson, nearly all beginners will cast reasonably competently at the end of the 90 minute session.
A. I can teach you to cast in one lesson, nearly all beginners will cast reasonably competently at the end of the 90 minute session.
This is achieved by one-to-one tuition, the learner has the full attention of the instructor for the whole period. If you were in a group of say, six persons, then you would only get 10 minutes of personal time with the tutor in one hour!
This is achieved by one-to-one tuition, the learner has the full attention of the instructor for the whole period. If you were in a group of say, six persons, then you would only get 10 minutes of personal time with the tutor in one hour!
I do not run courses where large groups of novices get only sporadic help!
I do not run courses where large groups of novices get only sporadic help!
Q. Where would a lesson be done?
Q. Where would a lesson be done?
A. Some fisheries allow us to use their waters, we will arrange for somewhere near you, it can even be done at a local park.
A. Some fisheries allow us to use their waters, we will arrange for somewhere near you, it can even be done at a local park.
Q. How much the equipment cost? It it very expensive?
Q. How much the equipment cost? It it very expensive?
A. No, you can pay as much as you like, but a good beginner’s outfit can be bought for around only £120 – that would include a rod a reel complete with a fly-line, a fly-box & flies and a landing net.
A. No, you can pay as much as you like, but a good beginner’s outfit can be bought for around only £120 – that would include a rod a reel complete with a fly-line, a fly-box & flies and a landing net.
Q. What other equipment will I need?
Q. What other equipment will I need?
A. A good selection of flies, some leader material and a ‘priest’. We will go over all these items with you during the lesson, if you are unsure.
A. A good selection of flies, some leader material and a ‘priest’. We will go over all these items with you during the lesson, if you are unsure.
Q. Will an expensive rod help me to cast better?
Q. Will an expensive rod help me to cast better?
A. As a novice, No! If you are a really competent caster it could help you, but a good quality fly-line, will help! - it flows through the rings better and has little ‘memory’ – it will remain supple, and not come off the reel like a stiff spring!
A. As a novice, No! If you are a really competent caster it could help you, but a good quality fly-line, will help! - it flows through the rings better and has little ‘memory’ – it will remain supple, and not come off the reel like a stiff spring!
Q. When I have learnt to cast, where can I go to fish, and what is the cost?
Q. When I have learnt to cast, where can I go to fish, and what is the cost?
A. I can advise you of local waters. Tackle Dealers have details in their shops. The Environment Agency also publishes a list of fisheries.
A. I can advise you of local waters. Tackle Dealers have details in their shops. The Environment Agency also publishes a list of fisheries.
Q. What would be a good age to start fly-fishing?
Q. What would be a good age to start fly-fishing?
A. Many begin to learn from family while still young, from 10-12 years is an excellent time to learn to cast properly, but, it’s never too late to start – I have had clients as young as seven and some over eighty!
A. Many begin to learn from family while still young, from 10-12 years is an excellent time to learn to cast properly, but, it’s never too late to start – I have had clients as young as seven and some over eighty!
Q. Do I need a licence?
Q. Do I need a licence?
A. Yes! Everybody over 12 years is legally obliged to have one if fishing.
A. Yes! Everybody over 12 years is legally obliged to have one if fishing.
(NB. If you coarse fish and have a license, this will cover you for trout fishing, in England & Wales.)
(NB. If you coarse fish and have a license, this will cover you for trout fishing, in England & Wales.)