Fly Fishing School
"Master Cast" Fly Fishing School is a joint project between
Ben Kemp & Tony Gutberlet, professional fishing guides based on the West
Coast of the South Island. Each has a life-time of flyfishing experience in
local waters, and years of professional guiding experience. Tony’s area of
expertise is rivers & streams, whilst Ben is a stillwater specialist. For
bookings and information, call;
These
courses will be run during the summer of 2004 and we are taking bookings
now on a first in, first served basis. Participant numbers will be limited.
“Designed
for those fly fishers with a desire to up-skill in order to meet New Zealand's
demanding angling challenges.”
Start
Dates:
7 Jan 2004 & 26 Jan 2004 Venue: West Coast
South
Island Duration: 1
Week
Course
Cost: NZ$1225 per person
Accom & Meals:
e.g. NOT
included in course costs
Option
1: 8
nights homestay accommodation & all meals NZ$800
Option
2: 8
nights local pub/hotel accommodation NZ320 + meals
Day
1 - Arrival afternoon - Individual assessment
Each
participant will be interviewed to assess his/her particular requirements of the
course. We are intent on ensuring that everyone leaves a much better fisherman
than when they arrived, and it is important to determine at the outset each
individual’s specific needs.
Day
2 - Fly Casting Part I
Introduction – presenters,
and then participants to introduce him/herself in turn, and briefly
outline their
fishing background, their home waters and
reason for participation.
-
The Essence of Casting - Mel Krieger - Video - 60 mins
-
The Dynamics - how & why it works
-
Form in Fly Casting – Grip, Hand & arm position, The Wrist
-
Q & A session
-
Roll Cast Demonstration, class participation
-
Off-Shoulder Cast Demonstration, class
participation
-
The
Basic Fly Cast
-
Demonstrate
Pick up and lay down cast, class participation.
-
Practice,
plus combine with roll cast pick-up
-
False
Cast Demonstrated, False
Cast – class participation
-
The Basic Fly Cast continued
-
Off-shoulder cast demonstration
-
The
Line Hand Demonstration,
class participation
-
Shooting Line Demonstrated, class
participation
Day
3 - Stillwater Fishing Basics - Reading the water, Entomology
-
Where
to Fish, & Why – Reading the Water
-
What
do Trout Eat & When – Stillwater Entomology
-
Difficulties
– wading noise and wake
-
Glare
- picking locations to suit conditions
-
Setting
Traps – how to target sighted fish
-
Water
Temperatures - impact of rising temperatures on fish
-
Spring
Vs Summer - Conditions & Variables
Day
4 - Equipment Maintenance, Safety
-
Rods,
Reels, Lines
-
River
crossings - do's and don'ts
-
Safety
- hats, glasses, sun block, insect repellent
-
Hook
extraction techniques
Day
5 - Rivercraft Basics Part I - Reading the water, entomology
-
Where
to Fish, & Why – Reading the Water
-
Fish
your feet first
-
Weather
- understanding the barometer
-
Floods
- and the opportunities presented
-
Trout
Migration – whitebait & sea-run browns etc
-
What
do Trout Eat & When – River & Stream Entomology
-
Concentrating
on the best water only
- and skipping the empty
water
Day
6 - Rivercraft Basics Part II - Fishing with Confidence, Sight Fishing
-
Stealth
- do's and don'ts - stalking techniques, clothing
-
Sight
Fishing - how to see fish
-
Casting
to sighted fish - sun position, water droplets, judging distance
-
Out-waiting
wary fish – and the law of diminishing returns
Day
7 - Flycasting Part II
-
Speed
& Accuracy
-
Wind
– How to deal with it, and to use it to good effect
-
Side
Cast
-
Special
Casts – Reach Mend, Serpentine, Pile & Stack
-
Distance
– Roll Casts, and Aerial Casts
-
Double
Haul, Triple Haul
Day
8 - Rivercraft Basics Part III - Field Trip, Multiple Locations
-
Leaders
& Tippets – tapered, knotted, X?, lengths, flourocarbon
-
Rigs
- how and why to make selections
-
Knots
- the ones you need to know – Practice as you will fight, for you will fight
as you have practiced!
-
Flexibility
- be prepared to change rigs at any time
-
Drag
- Why, How & When to Mend Line
-
Techniques
- Dry, Nymph, Wets, & Streamers – and the best time to use each
Day
9 - Depart after breakfast
 |
Sponsored and
endorsed by
Composite Developments Ltd
"New Zealand's
premier rods, and first choice of Master Cast
guides and instructors!" |
|
