Courses
Fresh water
Fly Fishing Course for Beginners
Recommended for beginners, irregular fishers and returnees.
The one day beginners course is held on the lakes at Wessex Chalk Streams. It's a fun day where you very much dictate the pace and direction
What to expect
Normally 10am till 4 - 5pm
You will need to provide your own packed lunch or visit a local pub
Introduction to fly fishing
Understanding equipment & tackle
Basic casts
Casting tuition
Practise routines
Basic fly selection and knots
The rest of the day will be spent putting your developing practical skills into practice on the lakes at Southover.
What it costs
1 day course £200 including all fishing and tackle.
Intermediate Course
Intermediate courses are aimed at those wishing to improve and extend their skills and for those that are looking to acquire new ones.
The transition from stillwater to river or those wishing to try salt water are good examples
What to expect
Normally 10am till 4 - 5pm
You will need to provide your own packed lunch or visit a local pub
Changes in casting style
Understanding equipment & tackle
New casts and Casting tuition
Practice routines
Watercraft
Basic fly selection and knots
The rest of the day will be spent putting your developing practical skills into practice on the lakes at Southover, or in the river of your choice or at a S.W. location
What it costs
1 day course £225 (surcharge for river beats applies) including all fishing and tackle.
Advanced Fly Fishing Course
If you are experiencing problems with any aspect of your fishing or just want a day where you can hone areas and pick up new skills. For instance sight fishing with nymphs, watercraft, or using roll and spey casts to fish tricky bits of water
What to expect
Normally 10am till 4 - 5pm
You will need to provide your own packed lunch or visit a local pub
Establishing what you want to cover
Adapting equipment & tackle
Speciality casts
Practice routines
fly selection and Entomology
These courses can be held anywhere on a river beat of your choice or on the lakes or surrounding coastline
What it costs
1 day course £225 including all fishing and tackle. (subject to surcharge for some river beats depending on location and season)
Salt water
Flats Fishing for Bass & Mullet
Flats fishing puts one in mind of Bonefish and Permit in exotic locations, but flats are everywhere in the oceans and seas of the world. In the UK there are shallow (flats) that can be fished, targeting Bass, Mullet and occasionally Garfish and Mackerel. Good fun in its own right or an affordable preliminary to a foray abroad.
What to expect
Dependant on tides approximately 6 hours on the water.
You will need to provide your own packed lunch or visit a local pub
Introduction to Saltwater fly fishing
Understanding equipment & tackle
Basic casts
Casting tuition
Practise routines
Basic fly selection and knots
What it costs
1 day course £185 including all fishing and tackle. (Waders required in cooler months)
Fish Rocky Marks for Pollock & Mackerel
Dorset, and the Purbecks in particular, has a wealth of secluded rocky inlets, longshore ridges and rocky shelves that lend themselves to fly fishing. Fishing into weedy edges and rocky ledges for Bass and Mullet or deeper water for Pollock and Bass. Plenty of variety and lots of interesting fishing.
What to expect
Dependant on tides approximately 6 hours on the water.
You will need to provide your own packed lunch or visit a local pub
Introduction to Saltwater fly fishing
Understanding equipment & tackle
Basic casts
Casting tuition
Practice routines
Basic fly selection and knots
What it costs
1 day course £185 including all fishing and tackle.
In-shore boat - Fly Fishing
Dedicated fly fishing charter boats are thin on the ground in the UK
My boat "Betty" is a cap cammerat 5.75 , a Boston whaler type, centre consul boat, powered by an environmentally friendly 115 hp out board engine. She is quick over the water and a stable platform when drifting or at anchor, ideal for saltwater fly fishing. In the boat you can explore inshore and offshore ridges and shoals and visit shore areas inaccessible by any other means.
The boat has VHF radio, Sat Nav and fish finding electronics. A full manifest of safety gear, is fully insured, and is MCA coded for charter operation.
We also carry a range of lure fishing equipment.
What to expect
For safety reasons fly fishing from the boat is for competent casters only. Double haul is essential, if you feel unsure, please book a casting lesson first.
Normally set off from Weymouth Harbor at 9am return 4 - 5pm.
You need to provide your own packed lunch
Introduction to saltwater fly fishing
Understanding equipment & tackle
Basic fly selection and knots
The boat is also available for lure and bait fishing, though equipment is only provided for fly fishing.
What it costs
Boat, tackle and guide is £350 per full day (6hrs) for 1 or 2 persons and £75 for an additional person. Summer evenings and early mornings sessions (3-4hrs) also available at £175 -£250