Fly Fishing Instruction
in the Yorkshire Dales
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Fly fishing in Yorkshire
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STA 2013 Full
Day Courses
2013 Malham
Tarn Courses
Fly Tying Courses
2012/13
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Stephen Cheetham - Introduction
Stephen Cheetham is a qualified GAIA instructor
and one of the first game instructors in Yorkshire to gain a Level 2 certificate
in Coaching Angling awarded by Sport England through the
Angling Development
Board and a member of the following bodies:
Salmon & Trout Association
(Chairman of the West Yorkshire Branch)
Fly Dressers Guild (Fly
Tying Instructor at Otley Prince Henrys)
Personal Tuition
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A GAIC COACH has a coaching
qualification approved by the Angling
Governing Bodies.
A GAIC Licensed Coach will also:
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have completed the 'Good
Practice in Child Protection Awareness' training programme;
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have been checked by the
Criminal Records Bureau;
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hold a valid first aid
certificate;
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have adequate third party
insurance;
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have provided evidence of
professional development;
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have provided evidence of
coaching activities.
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.
Individual fly
fishing instruction courses are for a minimum of 2 hours up to
full day on stillwater or river all over West & North Yorkshire.
Stephen's fly
casting lessons consist of:
The Overhead cast,
The Roll cast
The Single and Double Haul cast.
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.
Novice: This first
level of fly fishing instruction covers safety, tackle and lines etc. the
basic overhead cast, the roll cast, playing and
landing the fish.
Improver: After the novice level, instruction is given
in making allowances for weather conditions, increasing casting
distance using false casting, the single haul technique, and wading
practises.
Proficient:
This level of fly fishing instruction covers the double haul for long distance
casting, changing casting direction,
side casting and accuracy 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.
Stillwater and River
Tuition Fees
Including all tackle, rods, lines, flies etc.
EXCLUDING day tickets for the relevant water
One Day (Approx 8 hours) £165.00 – additional students £30.00 each
Half Day (Approx 4 hours) £85.00 – additional students £20.00 each
Please contact Stephen for further
details.
Click here to see testimonials
from people who have had instruction with Stephen
Yorkshire
Dales - Fly Casting Instruction
Stephen Cheetham
GAIA
Fly Fishing
Instruction in Yorkshire and Fly Dressing instruction available at
sales@fishingwithstyle.co.uk
Tel: 01132 507 244
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Private Fly Fishing
Tuition
Private fly fishing
instruction and tuition on a one
to one basis can be arranged at various venues throughout Yorkshire.
We can also arrange for
corporate days or for groups of up to 5 or 6.
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for details
Residential
Fly Fishing Courses
Fishing with Style are involved with
the Malham Tarn residential fly fishing course organised by the Field Studies
Council
Click here to see the details of the 2011 Malham Tarn Courses.
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see pictures of the Malham 2005 Course
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see pictures of the Malham 2006 Courses
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see pictures of the Malham 2007 Course
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see pictures of the Malham 2008 Courses
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see pictures of the Malham 2009 Courses
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see pictures of the Malham 2010 Courses
Group Fly
Fishing Courses
A series of one day fly
fishing 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 and still water fishing.
Click here to see a
list of the STA 2013 Full
Day Courses
Fly Tying
Courses
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.
Click here to see a
list of the Fly Tying Courses
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The
Salmon and Trout Association
2013 Fly Fishing Instruction Courses in Yorkshire
All prices include day tickets AND rod licences for the day.
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.
Friday 5th April - An Introduction to the Tenkara style of Fly Fishing
COURSE
FULL
A day on the River Wharfe at Ilkley with an introduction to the Tenkara style
of fly fishing. The course is run by Stephen Cheetham and will give you an
insight to an alternative method of presenting a fly.
Waders are a necessity. Course subject to water levels.
Cost £75.00 per person. (This course is limited to 5 participants)
Saturday 27th April – Stillwater - Beginners Day – Raygill Fishery - Nr Keighley
COURSE FULL
A beginner’s day with an introduction to fly fishing at Raygill Fishery, Nr
Keighley with David Henderson. Learn the basics of casting, tackle, knots and
flies.
Cost £75.00 per person. Age 11 to 16 £35.00 per person (Course is limited to 5
participants)
Friday 31st May - An Introduction to the Tenkara style of Fly
Fishing
A day on the River Wharfe at Ilkley with an introduction to the Tenkara style
of fly fishing. The course is run by Stephen Cheetham and will give you an
insight to an alternative method of presenting a fly.
Waders are a necessity. Course subject to water levels.
Cost £75.00 per person. (This course is limited to 5 participants)
Saturday 29th June – River – Techniques Tactics & Skills – Bolton Abbey
An improvers day to further your skills in river tactics on the Wharfe with
Mark Whitehead, Mal Hunter, Stephen Cheetham and David Henderson. Waders are
a necessity.
Cost £75.00 pp (This course is limited to 16 participants and course subject to
water levels.)
Saturday 6th July – Stillwater - Beginners Day – Raygill Fishery - Nr
Keighley
A beginner’s day with an introduction to fly fishing at Raygill Fishery, Nr
Keighley with David Henderson. Learn the basics of casting, tackle, knots and
flies.
Cost £75.00 per person. Age 11 to 16 £35.00 per person (Course is limited to 5
participants)
If necessary all tackle and flies etc. (apart from sunglasses, which you will
need) will be supplied.
Cost £75.00 per person (aged 16 and under £35.00 per person) which includes
your day ticket, all tackle, flies and a full days instruction.
To download booking form click here
For further information contact
STEPHEN CHEETHAM – 0113 250 7244
Please
contact Stephen at: 40 Aire Grove, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7TY.
Sales@fishingwithstyle.co.uk
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MALHAM TARN FLY FISHING COURSES
Weekend Course - 17th May
to 20th May 2013
and
Full Week:
2nd - 9th August 2013
Malham Tarn
Residential Fly Fishing Instruction - Yorkshire
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.
Full weeks course
2nd - 9th August 2013
Brochure available
here
Weekend
Course - 17th May to 20th May 2013
Brochure available
here
Proposed Programme for
week 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
instruction on
the lawn and water - Boat safety and boat 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 week courses cost
from around £700.00
per person for 7 days tuition, full
board and all day tickets etc. - excluding the bar????
Proposed Programme for
weekend 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
instruction on
the lawn and water - Boat safety and boat casting
7:15 to 9:15 Evening
- Leader make-up, knots etc. or we may go fishing
Sunday
9:15 to 5:00 Boat Fishing
on the Tarn all day
7:15 to 9:15 Evening –
Habitats & Entomology- slide show
or we may go fishing
Monday
9:15 to 5:00 Boat Fishing
on the Tarn all day
Evening depart
To book for any of the courses please write to or call:
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
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to see pictures of the Malham 2005 Course
Click here to
see pictures of the Malham 2006 Courses
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see pictures of the Malham 2007 Course
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see pictures of the Malham 2008 Courses
Click here to
see pictures of the Malham 2009 Courses
Click here to
see pictures of the Malham 2010 Courses
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Fly Tying Courses 2012/13
 Prince Henry’s Grammar
School
Specialist Language
College
Farnley
Lane, Otley, LS21 2BB
To register for the courses please contact : Community
Education 01943 463524
Fly Fishing and Fly
Tying Courses 2012/13
The new season of fly tying classes begins on
the 19th 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.
Course details, application forms and details
of fees available here:-
Prince Henry's website
Registration for classes:
Evening 5th and 6th September 2012 at Prince Henry's
School - 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
If we know you are coming registration can be done
on the first night - 19th September 2012
Fly Tying Courses
Beginners
- Autumn Term:
Commences Wednesday 19thSeptember 2012 for 10 weeks 7pm until 9pm
Improvers
- Spring Term:
Commences Wednesday 9th January 2013 for 10 weeks 7pm until 9pm
Fly Fishing Course
Summer Term:
Commences Wednesday 17th April 2013 for 10 weeks 7pm until 9pm
Cost: approx.
£52.00 per term. Allowances are available for Senior
Citizens etc.
Contacts
: Steve Cheetham 01132
507244 or Pippa McPherson 01943 463524
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Kilnsey Park Fishery Fly Fishing Courses
New For 2013
Kilnsey
Park Fishery is running a series of fly fishing courses during 2013 aimed at not
only beginners and improvers but for those who would like to take up fly tying
and also for those who have an interest in entomology.
Fly Tying and Fly
Fishing
Kilnsey Park will be holding a series
fly tying days coupled with entomology and actually fishing the flies that will
be tied. These courses are not aimed at beginners to fly fishing but for those
who would like to extend their knowledge to fly tying and the insect world
anglers try to imitate.
These days will be run by Steve
Cheetham for up to 5 people per day at a cost of £55.00 per person.
Each course would span approx 6
hours, 3 hours entomology and sampling the stream and then tying the flies, 3
hours would then be spent fishing the flies tied by the students.
The courses will be held on:
Friday April 19th 9:30 to 4:30
Friday 27th May 1:00 till approx 7:00
Friday 21st June 1:00 till approx
7:00
Friday 19th July 1:00 till approx
7:00
No previous experience in fly tying will
be necessary and all materials and tools will be provided.
TO BOOK please email Stuart at
stuart@kilnseypark.co.uk with your
request, or ring him on 077656 88780
Further information on the courses
can be obtained by emailing
stuart@kilnseypark.co.uk
Kilnsey Park Fly
Fishing Courses
Kilnsey Park will also be holding a
series of fly fishing courses throughout 2013. There will be a selection of
courses for beginners, improvers and courses for those aged 16 and under.
These days will be run by Steve
Cheetham and Jeff Metcalfe and are for up to 5 people per day at a cost of
£55.00 per person. 16 and under - cost £35.00 per person.
Adult Beginners courses are for
those new to fly fishing and will be run on:
Monday 29th April - Adult Beginner
run by Jeff Metcalfe
Friday 7th June - Adult Beginner run
by Steve Cheetham
Junior courses are for those new
to fly fishing and aged 16 and under which will be run on:
Friday 5th April - Junior Beginner
run by Jeff Metcalfe
Friday 31st May - Junior Beginner run
by Jeff Metcalfe
Adult Improvers courses are for
those who would like to improve their casting will be run on:
Friday 15th March - Adult Improvers
course run by Steve Cheetham
TO BOOK please email Stuart at
stuart@kilnseypark.co.uk with your
request, or ring him on 077656 88780
Further information on the courses
can be obtained by emailing
stuart@kilnseypark.co.uk
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