FLY FISHING SCHOOL

Many visitors come to the Lake District and see people fishing and think they'd like to have a go. Often people don't realise how easy it is to try and how relatively inexpensive a days fishing can be. Anyone can learn to fish, it's not as hard as you may think. You don't need to have any tackle or expensive equipment to start at Esthwaite Water.

Can anybody fish at Esthwaite?
Absolutely, anyone can fish at Esthwaite. You don't have to be a member. Permits are available for a day or part day and from both boat and bank.

How do I start?
You already have done by picking up and reading The Osprey magazine. Everything you need to know about fishing at Esthwaite Water Trout Fishery is contained in here.

What will it cost?
Starting off is not very expensive. We supply all the kit and tuition free of charge. Check out the dates for 2008 free tuition days.

Is there an age limit?
You can learn to fish at any age. We teach anyone usually over 10 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Where can I get my own kit from?
Our on site tackle shop is stocked with a comprehensive range. A complete outfit for a beginner can be as little as £25 for a worm/spinning rod or £85 for a fly outfit.

So you see fishing at Esthwaite Water is not difficult. It is a fantastic pastime out in the fresh air amidst the most beautiful of surroundings to be found anywhere in England.

Fly Fishing Tuition
This full day package (£90 + £25 per extra person including tackle hire & boat) starts with a 2 1/2 hour tuition session which begins with how to choose a rod, reel, fly line and leaders. Basic fly casting techniques - the overhead cast and the introduction to the roll cast. The fundamentals of entomology (study of insects), choice of fly patterns, leader materials & construction, knots and other essential tackle required. After the bank session the tutor will take you out on the lake in a boat for 30 minutes to show you various methods for catching trout, playing & netting a fish, also the best way to return a fish safely to the water, unharmed when fishing catch & release.

Also we provide an introduction to boat fishing course, which includes boat handling and safety afloat, casting techniques and knowledge of the water conditions. An advanced boat fishing course will introduce the finer points of loch style fishing. Advance bookings necessary.

Free Tuition Days
For the last 3 seasons free tuition on our purpose built learning enclosure has been available to men, woman and children alike. These events have proved to be very successful and will continue into the 2008 season.
For beginners there was an introduction to the art of fly fishing from rods and equipment used, learning the overhead cast through to setting up leaders and choosing the right flies. Some improvers managed to develop their overhead cast and wanted to move to more advanced techniques such as the very useful roll cast.

There will be 7 organised days running from 9.30 - 1.30pm. It is absolutely free of charge; please do not hesitate to contact the fishery for more details. Dates will be: 12th March, 22nd April, 20th May, 10th June, 17th June & 12th July, and Ladies Day 6th May.

Youth Recruitment Programme
Esthwaite Water fishery has an ongoing policy of introducing young people to fishing, this is vitally important to anglings future. Junior fishing courses have been & will continue to be run on a regular basis here at the fishery. (Contact us for details).

Once again the fishery will be offering free fishing to children accompanied by an adult permit holder and will continue to offer concessions to under 18's.

Tutors Wanted Anyone who feels they could offer our clients a high level of instruction for fly fishing please contact us. Our tuition package has become extremely popular in recent years, and sometimes we need more tutors on our list. Its fun and it pays.