Major Clubs Autumn Association match Bewl water, 5th October
It has been a long time since I visited Bewl, chased away by the behaviour of the eastern european...
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Custom Fly tying , how the process works.
Last weekend I got an email from a guy who had found this website . He was down to the last two copies of a fly his father had tied. “Stan’s Fly” as he called it was a proven killer and had got him out of...
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Struggle at Lakedown 18th September 2019
The “Indian Summer” of September has its benefits, but also its drawbacks. Trout...
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Species hunt 16th Sept 2019
If you have followed my facebook posts you will know I’m engaged in a species hunt with the...
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Willow Park, Friday 13th September
Before I get started on this blog I want to acknowledge the fine work done by Jamie Rich on his...
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About 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.