Fly fishing instruction, Fly Casting Lessons in Yorkshire, Fly Tying Course

Private tuition on a one to one basis can be arranged at various venues throughout Yorkshire.

Fishing with Style are involved with the Malham Tarn residential fly fishing course organised by the Field Studies Council

A series of one day courses sponsored by the Salmon and Trout Association are held annually at various venues throughout West and North Yorkshire. These courses are primarily for beginners and improvers and cover river fishing.

A series of three 10 week terms are being held at Prince Henry's Grammar school in Otley on a Wednesday evening 7pm till 9pm.

Stephen is a STANIC licenced coach through Fishcoach.org in trout fly fishing, casting and fly tying and is a member of the :

A STANIC Licensed Coach has a coaching qualification approved by the Angling Governing Bodies.

Licensed coaches have demonstrated both their practical skills and their teaching abilities to the highest level required to achieve their qualification. In addition they have received professional development which has enhanced their abilities to work with children, to assess risks and to deal with safety issues. They also hold appropriate insurance cover.

The mechanics of each cast, safety procedures, grip and stance, wrist, arm and body movements, rod arc and power application will be explained to the student. When the basic casting methods have been mastered, the line retrieve, flies and other tactics to enable the student to catch his or her first trout will be explained in easy to understand terms.

Most students in the fine art of fly fishing can be categorised into three main groups, novices who have never fly fished at all before, improvers are those who wish enhance their capabilities and the final category are those who are quite proficient but need to advance to specific casting techniques.

Fly fishing lessons can be arranged by the hour (minimum 2 hours) or by the day at a suitable fishery local to the pupil. In partnership with the Salmon & Trout Association Stephen also organises group coaching for children, ladies, gentlemen and beginners or improvers of all ages.

Visit our web page for beginners offering an excellent Introductory outfit for those new to fly fishing, see our recommended starter kit at a price you can afford!!

In the unlikely event of a course being cancelled a full refund will be issued.

Stephen will be in touch nearer the time to confirm the meeting places, times and any other information you will need.

A day for all those out there who would like to learn the basics of casting, the safe use of tackle, knots, which flies to use, catching and landing fish, entomology and conservation issues. .

An early season improvers day to further your skills in river tactics with Mark Whitehead, Roger Beck, Jeff Metcalfe and Stephen Cheetham.

For the improvers days we assume that all participants will be competent in the overhead and roll cast.

East boat house at Malham Tarn The Centre at Malham Tarn The West Boat house at Malham Tarn

Malham Tarn holds a stock of genuinely wild brown trout, and this course gives you the opportunity to enjoy the experience of fly fishing for them and at the same time learn some of the techniques involved and something of the life of the trout in the Tarn and in the surrounding waters. In general terms, the course is aimed at newcomers to fly fishing who wish to try the sport and other anglers who wish to extend their skills and knowledge. It will give you a broad view of the whole fishing scene so that you may pursue any facet later - however, there is no guarantee that you will catch any trout. It is hoped that the course will enable you to fish more successfully, but above all to offer you the chance to pursue a satisfying sport amidst a unique environment and provide you with an enjoyable relaxing yet instructive holiday. The days will largely be spent fishing with a high degree of individual instruction and help for those new to fly fishing who need to acquire the basic skill and techniques.

Visitors to the Malham Tarn Centre can expect to find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and although not luxurious, the accommodation is warm and comfortable, situated in Tarn House itself and the converted stable blocks. There are four well equipped study rooms, drying rooms, libraries, a bar, TV lounge and facilities for making drinks at all times. In addition to a cooked breakfast and wholesome evening meal, fillings are provided for you to make a picnic lunch to enjoy wherever your course may take you.

Couples are most welcome, even if only one is on the course, for your partner there are some superb country walks in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales or perhaps the other partner may wish to join one of the other courses being run at the same time as the fly fishing course. Contact Elizabeth on 01729 830331 for details of all courses.

25th July - 1st August 2008

8th - 15th August 2008

Proposed Programme for both courses

Daily - Breakfast 8:30. Packed Lunch. Dinner 6:00.

Friday Arrival

7:15 to 9:15 Evening Introduction –safety, tackle, nets, rods, lines, leaders, knots, flies.

Saturday

9:15 to 5:00 Casting on the lawn and water - Boat safety and casting

7:15 to 9:15 Evening - Leader make-up, knots etc.

Sunday

9:15 to 5:00 Boat Fishing on the Tarn all day

7:15 to 9:15 Evening – Habitats - slide show

Monday

9:15 to 5:00 River craft and fishing on the Wharfe all day

7:15 to 9:15 Evening - Entomology – show.

Tuesday

9:15 to 5:00 Bank Fishing on another local Stillwater

7:15 to 9:15 Evening Fly Tying – demo and practical

Wednesday

9:15 to 5:00 Boat Fishing on the Tarn all Day

7:15 to 9:15 Evening - Fly Tying – demo and practical

Thursday

9:15 to 5:00 River Fishing on the Wharfe all day

7:15 to 9:15 Evening – Leisure evening boat fishing on the tarn

Friday

Depart or you could go boating fishing if required but chargeable.

There will be sessions in which we will concentrate on some of the concepts and techniques involved in successfully fishing stillwaters by boat and bank and on running from the bank or wading. The programme will heavily depend on the weather conditions.

The course only costs around £500.00 per person for 7 days tuition, full board and all day tickets etc. - excluding the bar????

To book for the 2008 courses please write to or call:

Elizabeth Judson

Malham Tarn Field Centre
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 9PU
Tel: 01729 830331
Fax: 01729 830658
Email: enquiries.mt@field-studies-council.org

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Previous Years

Click here to see pictures of the Malham 2005 Course

Click here to see pictures of the Malham 2006 Courses

Click here to see pictures of the Malham 2007 Course

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Fly Tying Courses 2007/2008

A NEW SEASON OF FLY TYING CLASSES

Prince Henry’s Grammar School

Specialist Language College

Farnley Lane

Otley

LS21 2BB

Margaret Chilton 01943 855678

Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Courses 2007/2008

The new season of fly tying classes begin on the 26th September, all tiers are welcome on the courses from beginners through to improvers. Each year we aim to offer new flies, tying techniques and lots of fun on those cold winter evenings.

Registration for classes: Evening 11^th or 12^th September 2007 at Prince Henry's School

If we know beforehand you are coming registration can be done on the first night - 26^th September 2007

Fly Tying Courses

Beginners - Autumn Term: Commences Wednesday 26^th September 2007 for 10 weeks 7pm until 9pm

Improvers - Spring Term: Commences Wednesday 9^th January 2008 for 10 weeks 7pm until 9pm

Fly Fishing Course

Summer Term: Commences Wednesday 23 April 2008 for 10 weeks 7pm until 9pm

Cost: @ £45.00 per term. Allowances are available for Senior Citizens etc.

Contacts : Steve Cheetham 01132 507244 or Steve Bielby 01943 463528

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Fly Fishing Instruction in the Yorkshire Dales