Introduction to Fly Fishing Course

Introduction to Fly Fishing Course - Season 2025

This one day course is for those with little or no experience in fly fishing. It gives you a really enjoyable day out, while providing all the basic skills and information needed to enable you to start fly fishing for yourself.

This course consists of a small group of up to 4 participants per coach

You will take home an exclusive booklet to remind you of the day and the techniques that you learned. If you catch a fish you also have the option to take this home with you (additional charge for fish processing).

You will also receive 50% off your next fly fishery ticket or Free rod hire so you can return to Kilnsey to hone your skills in the beautiful setting.

Course content:

• An introduction and overview of the course
• Fly fishing tackle, its use and design
• Setting up your fly fishing equipment
• Fly fishing knots
• Basic entomology (the fly life cycle)
• The trout & its environment
• Learn to roll and overhead cast
• Fly line management
• Guided fly fishing
• Playing and landing a fish & fish welfare
• Optional gutting and filleting demonstration

Please see our FAQs page below for more information on what you need to bring when you attend one of our fly fishing courses. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us at: mark@flyzone.life

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note that lunch and refreshments are not included, so you can either bring your own, or take advantage of the excellent cafe on site.

Please also note that you will need to have a current Environment Agency Rod Licence.