Fly fishing starters

Member Joined: Oct 31, 2008 Posts: 35

It seems that there are a few people who would like to learnt to cast a fly rod. Now would be a good time to start, you then have a little time before the bass season proper starts to hone your new found skills.

If it is possible to find a nice grass area on say Hayling Island I would be happy to give some instruction for a few people.

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:23 am

Ill definately benefit from some lessons.I cast what i think is ok but no doubt ive got some bad habits that need correcting.
Plenty of parks around to practice on.
Thanks for the offer MRAJ

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:16 am

That would be great and very helpfull. After talking to bassfly on the phone last night i am very interested in taking up swff and would love some instruction in casting winking

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:39 am

Very kind of you to offer your time and help, MRAJ.
I can only single haul at the moment and would like to be able to double haul if you can help with that.
I'm out of action just now with a bad shoulder but should be fighting fit by January and would be keen to meet up.

Cheers

CC

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:05 pm

Your pupils will obviously need to know your favourite tipple MRAJ....gotta be something in it for you chap!

Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:07 am

If we can get a date on this event it would be great i for one will be there,sounds interesting happy

Member Joined: Oct 31, 2008 Posts: 35

I am in negotiations winking

with a view to coming down on Sunday (23rd) to start about 10.30, I thought the grass at the back of the Inn on the Beach would be OK. Negotiations are now complete. batting eyelashes

It might have to be put off if it is howling with rain, no fun trying in that ! !

If you would like to come please pm me with a contact number in case the weather is too bad.

Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:02 pm

Its something, I'd like to have a go at but the 2 problems I have are that I don't have a fly rod and I'm generally unable to do Sundays.

Mark

Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:50 pm

Im in the same boat well the rod part but i will still pop along to see how its done as this type of fishing really interests me happy

Member Joined: Oct 31, 2008 Posts: 35

Sorry fellas, the forecast looks grim will re-arrange for another day in a couple of weeks, will post date here.

Member Joined: Oct 31, 2008 Posts: 35

Thought I would bring this back again.

I can't find any where really suitable on Hayling, so, if you are happy to travel up to Hindhead I have a very suitable place.

I am suggesting the weekend of 7th/8th March about 1330 hrs. That gives enough time for practice before the season starts. winking

If you would like come here please pm bassfly and he will co-ordinate the transport.

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:10 pm

Either day suits me, MRAJ. I'll get in touch with bassfly. Look forward to seeing you then.

Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:47 pm

Just wanted to say "Thank you very much" oncemore MRAJ, for spareing your time to give bassfly and myself much needed casting instruction. I have had lessons in the past from qualified instructors but they have never shown quiet the same level of patience and understanding as you did today. The day was not only informative but also very enjoyable. It was a pleasure to meet you.
Colin

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:27 am

Top day indeed,especialy those donuts.
Thanks very much Malcolm for passing on your knowledge all we need now is some fish.
Cheers
Simon.
PS Did you put a dent in your J+B!

Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:41 pm

iam gutted i missed it lads,hope you all improved with the advise,if not sounded a good day out