Fly fishing can be a complex sport but we deliver it in a friendly, enjoyable and professional manner to make the experience memorable.

Introduction to Fly Fishing Course - Season 2026

This one day course is for those with little or no experience in fly fishing. It gives you a really enjoyable day out, while providing all the basic skills and information needed to enable you to start fly fishing for yourself.

This course consists of a small group of up to 4 participants per coach

You will take home an exclusive booklet to remind you of the day and the techniques that you learned. If you catch a fish you also have the option to take this home with you (additional charge for fish processing).

You will also receive 50% off your next fly fishery ticket or Free rod hire so you can return to Kilnsey to hone your skills in the beautiful setting.

Course content:

An introduction and overview of the course

Fly fishing tackle, its use and design

Setting up your fly fishing equipment

Fly fishing knots

Basic entomology (the fly life cycle)

The trout & its environment

Learn to roll and overhead cast

Fly line management

Guided fly fishing

Playing and landing a fish & fish welfare

Optional gutting and filleting demonstration

Please see our FAQs page below for more information on what you need to bring when you attend one of our fly fishing courses. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us at: mark@flyzone.life

OTHER INFORMATION

You will be required to have a current Environment Agency Rod Licence and show evidence before commencing the event. Please see the following link for further information: https://www.gov.uk/fishing-licences/buy-a-fishing-licence

The cost of an 8 hour fishery ticket for 1 fish and then Catch & Release ( Approx £28) is included within the course cost.

Please note that lunch and refreshments are not included, so you can either bring your own, or take advantage of the excellent cafe on site.

Description supplied by the event organiser.