Post by Speyducer on Apr 9, 2008 11:52:10 GMT
Recent Fly Fishing Course:
Imagine my excitement when I was invited to participate in a fly fishing course, for what appeared to be a very reasonable subscription fee.
The brochure which was sent out adequately covered the instructors qualifications:
and I was advised that on the course, personal tuition would be ‘de rigeur’.
There would even be some fishing after the instructional lessons, and that there would be, on hand, a professional photographer to photographically record if any fish were hooked, and such would be done whilst still underwater, as there was a very strict catch & release policy in force, including the non-handling of fish.
So as to not disturb the fish when wading, I had been given some suggestions as to the most appropriate gear to bring along in order to blend into the natural background
and that there were various versions that I could choose from for the anticipated conditions
and that I was encouraged to obtain then test out these suits against a natural background before the course itself.
As the fishing course was intense, I ensured an adequate night’s rest beforehand
I was reassured that, should the river conditions change, no expense would be spared in obtaining appropriate equipment, including boats if necessary, and getting such equipment to the river for the day.
On the day, after decanting from the class transport bus to the venue, I was privileged to meet the senior instructor….
… and I was introduced to the rest of the course organizers
I was pleased to see that women were encouraged to attend the course too, although somewhat disappointed that they appear to have been restricted to the calmer pools
All in all, the attendees did manage to get a few fishing casts in, even though the chance of catching was relatively low.
I may be signing up for the course again next year.
One happy camper.
Imagine my excitement when I was invited to participate in a fly fishing course, for what appeared to be a very reasonable subscription fee.
The brochure which was sent out adequately covered the instructors qualifications:
and I was advised that on the course, personal tuition would be ‘de rigeur’.
There would even be some fishing after the instructional lessons, and that there would be, on hand, a professional photographer to photographically record if any fish were hooked, and such would be done whilst still underwater, as there was a very strict catch & release policy in force, including the non-handling of fish.
So as to not disturb the fish when wading, I had been given some suggestions as to the most appropriate gear to bring along in order to blend into the natural background
and that there were various versions that I could choose from for the anticipated conditions
and that I was encouraged to obtain then test out these suits against a natural background before the course itself.
As the fishing course was intense, I ensured an adequate night’s rest beforehand
I was reassured that, should the river conditions change, no expense would be spared in obtaining appropriate equipment, including boats if necessary, and getting such equipment to the river for the day.
On the day, after decanting from the class transport bus to the venue, I was privileged to meet the senior instructor….
… and I was introduced to the rest of the course organizers
I was pleased to see that women were encouraged to attend the course too, although somewhat disappointed that they appear to have been restricted to the calmer pools
All in all, the attendees did manage to get a few fishing casts in, even though the chance of catching was relatively low.
I may be signing up for the course again next year.
One happy camper.
.......bar the belly 
;D ;D ;D
