flyfishing and casting instruction in hertfordshire

FLY FISHING and CASTING INSTRUCTION
in
Hertfordshire

At Rib Valley Fishing lakes
Near Ware SG12 0ES

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Instruction by Richard Vigus
STANIC (Salmon and Tout Association National Instructors Certificate) trout
GAIA (Game Angling Instructors Association)
Contact Richard at Home 01992 553595, Lakes 01920 484913 or email

If you are new to the sport of fly fishing for trout on Stillwater's or require assistance in improving your casting and fishing skills, why not contact me to discuss your requirements.

I can offer instruction and guidance for both complete novices as well those anglers that have already had some experience but wish to improve their casting or fish catching skills. You do not need any tackle to start as I will supply all that is required.

Rib Valley Lakes, one of England's premier Stillwater trout fisheries, offers excellent fishing and facilities for both individuals or groups to start their fly fishing experience or improve their skills in peaceful and rural surroundings. Please scroll down for further details

INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING
All equipment supplied *
One person---£45.00 (two hours)
Two people-----£60.00 (two and half hours)

The lesson will be in two sessions and will commence with a brief description of basic equipment required to go fly fishing for trout on Stillwater lakes and will include fly rods, reels, fly lines, leaders, knots and different types of flies. Safety to your self and others whilst fishing will also be discussed.

The second half off the lesson will involve tuition of casting on the water and will consist of placing the fly and line on the water to commence casting, the roll cast, the lift and back cast, the forward cast and extending line. You will also be shown the different ways of retrieving the fly after casting, how to play the fish when caught, how to kill a fish correctly or how to release it safely back to the water. At the conclusion of the lesson, you may wish to purchase a ticket and fish on to put your lesson to good use and catch your first trout. Good luck!

CASTING INSTRUCTION FOR IMPROVERS
using own tackle --- £20.00 per hour *

Instruction for improvers is available in all of the following disciplines, roll cast, the lift and back cast, forward cast and extending line, single and double haul, casting into wind and off-side casting (to cope with wind blowing from wrong side)

TUITION PLUS GUIDING PACKAGE for two to four persons

This option is aimed at those whom have achieved a basic level of casting ability and posses their own tackle.

The day will commence with casting instruction to help improve casting ability, The rest of the session will be spent fishing on Millennium Lake with my guiding to help you to learn which tactics to use to catch fish, including leader set up, fly choice, what type of line to use (floating or sinking) and the most likely fish holding areas.

Session length will be five hours, normal start time 10 am finish at 4 pm. with a one hour lunch break, bring your own food or perhaps eat at the restaurant overlooking the lakes. Anglers may continue to fish on their own after the session has ended
Cost per group session will be £100. To this must be added the cost of E.A. day licences if required, and the cost of the fishing ticket of you choice. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day at no extra charge.

For larger groups or corporate days please contact me for details and prices.

Gift Vouchers
For tuition as shown above and also for fishing are available. Gift vouchers are valid for twelve months from the date of purchase with the recipient contacting Richard to arrange a suitable date and time Please contact Richard for details.
Phone 01992 553595 or email
* All students must arrive equipped with eye protection (Polaroid's preferred) and be in possession of a current E.A. rod licence, available from the Tackle Shop onsite.