Bassfisherman - Saltwater fly - two-day workshop or one-day workshop.
would you like to experience and face a new angling challenge? A challenge that will see you develop your fishing instincts and skills further than you ever believed possible, a challenge that will reward you with consequences that may change your life forever. If so then bass fishing on the fly is for you!
For any person beginning in fly fishing in saltwater there are often many skills and numerous equipment requirements and choices to be made. This can prove daunting to the beginner or even the experienced freshwater fishermen. My saltwater fly fishing courses are designed not only to help you understand fully the equipment and your required applications, but you will also learn about casting, advanced saltwater fly fishing techniques and watercraft. Why it is important to understand various species their habitats, life cycles and all of the influences. You will also learn how and where to purchase and use the best equipment. Having completed the courses you will have a comprehensive understanding of this intriguing and fast developing aspect of saltwater sport fishing and all its dynamics. I hope too we can have some fun along the way as we fish in some of the best bass fishing locations this country has to offer.
Please be aware these courses are not for ‘Experts’. I do run Advanced courses on request but this series is designed to make the sportfishing angler feel safe, comfortable and relaxed and to help remove some of the barriers that may exist especially when saltwater fly-fishing. There is a comprehensive set of notes supplied and continuous e-mail support after completion of each course.
Saltwater fly Fishing Day One Summary Part One -
Introducing Saltwater Fly-fishing
- An introduction to Bass
- Behavioural patterns and ‘water craft’
- Discover how to read tides and the effects they have on our fishing.
- Fly Rod types and their applications
- Suitable reels
- The technology of a fly fishing line
- Leaders, loops and lines o How best to stay comfortable and safe when fishing
- A brief look at some flies
- Accessories like the ‘stripping basket’
- Learn to apply your skills to a range of different saltwater fish.
- Short questions and answers session.
Summary Part Two - Introductory Saltwater Fly casting
- Safety when casting
- The types of rods and their effects on casting
- The fly line profile and its role in casting
- The cast as it unfolds
- Basic efficient casting style for saltwater
- Casting and you—common errors to avoid and positive aspects to enhance
- Making your first cast
- Tangible evidence of rod line and leader working together
- Confidence when casting
- Brief intro to various types of cast o Roll, overhead and single haul.
Saltwater fly Fishing Day Two Summary Part Three -
Beyond the basics
- Various knots their uses and how to tie them
- Places to find fish and how and when to fish them effectively o Correct decisions regarding fly selection
- Effective retrieves and how to use them
- Casting techniques when conditions are tough
- Casting big flies for big fish with safety in mind
Summary Part Four - Intermediate Saltwater Fly-casting
- How to improve your casting, fishing skills and knowledge.
- Techniques for big flies and strong winds
- The single and double haul
- Conclusion and summary of previous discussions, the future, you and SWFF.
