The Park Lake at Albury
The Albury Estate forms part of the Duke of Northumberland’s lands and includes the Vale...
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Dick Tauller: 1931 – 2011
It is with great sadness that I add Dick to my list of famous tiers, I first met him 10 years ago at the Somerset New Jersey Fly tying Symposium. He was always friendly and helpful and surrounded by a crowd of enraptured fans....
Read MoreHelen Shaw: 1910 – 2007
The First Lady of Fly Tying Helen Elizabeth Shaw recalled spotting her first trout at the age of three as “love at first sight”. Often accompanying her father on fishing journeys, the important relationship of the...
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Poul Jorgensen: 1926 – 2004
Born and raised in Odense, Denmark, Jorgensen made his home in the United States for over 45...
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Lawrence Finney: 1952 – 2015
Lawrence was a good friend of mine, one of the first Irish Fly tiers I ever met. He welcomed us...
Read MoreAbout Me
Experience
I am an all round angler and have fished for many different species all over the world . I regularly compete in coarse and fly fishing matches . I have over 50 years of fishing experience.
I’ve been tying flies and flyfishing for over 35 years and I’m hugely passionate and enthusiastic about both.
Qualifications
I am a Level 2 coach for Coarse angling
I hold the Level 2 coaching qualification for Game angling
I’m qualified as a GAIA Fly Tying instructor
I have also successfully completed a fly fishing guiding course at an Orvis endorsed lodge in the United States
Professional bodies
I am a member of the Professional Anglers Association (PAA).
I am a member of the Angling Trust coach licence scheme
Safeguards
I am insured with the Angling Trust, under the Coach licence scheme.
I am also insured with the Professional Anglers Association
I hold a current First Aid certificate
I am DBS checked and have completed a Safeguarding course.