Attention is placed on advanced presentation casting techniques, entomology and fly selection. Participants will spend the majority of the time on-stream whilst receiving practical tutoring on upstream fly fishing and nymphing. This course is well suited for up- and-coming fly fishing guides as well as fly fishermen requiring advanced information before venturing to exotic destinations, such as Argentina, New Zealand and European fly fishing waters.
THOSE INTERESTED SHOULD CONTACT FRED STEYNBERG ON +27(0) 826402930 or EMAIL at
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Course contents
Technical rod, reel, line set-up and maintenance
Advanced knots
Advanced rigs for dry fly, nymph, tandem rigs and Czech nymphing
Different drag preventing techniques
Spotting trout and other fresh water fish
Stalking and hunting trout and yellow fish
Fish handling
Biology and life cycle of a game fish
Entomology, biodiversity and the aquatic environment
Advanced fly selection
Practical (on-stream) entomology, up-stream fly fishing, advanced casting and line control
The Advanced Academy is designed to blend the practical and theoretical aspects of the course enabling participants to take what they’ve learnt on the ‘blackboard’ and apply it on-stream.
Accommodation and Meals
Linecasters can provide accommodation for participants in comfortable, self-catering cottages in the village of Rhodes. Meals can be booked by us at the various local restaurants. Teas are served at the academy venue or on-stream, depending on where we are at each day.
What to Bring
Camera, hat, sun block, jacket or polar fleece top, technical quick drying pants and shirts, wading boots / waders, neoprene socks and gravel guards, fly pack or vest, net, polaroid’s and a water bottle.
Equipment
2 to 4 weight rods, and matching reels and floating lines for rivers.
Instructors
Fred Steynberg and Prof. Mario du Preez (REFFIS accredited guides & instructors).
Dates
26, 27 & 28 September 2013
Cost
R2350.00 per person
Costs include
Tea/Coffee
Tutoring
Day permits
Costs exclude
Transport to and from venues
Beverages at the restaurants
Meals
Self-catering accommodation
