Grayling Fishing School / Next Course

With Gwilym Hughes ‘APGAI’, Hardy Academy & ‘River’s International Champion’ / Iwan Lewis 4 times ‘Welsh National Rivers Champion’. Steve James GAIC / Level 2 CCA Coach. ‘PRIVATE FISHING’

Based on 6 persons sharing accommodation facilities

The course comprises of :

Day 1.

Arrival / Registration / Coffee. 10am

Safety Brief

Entomology

Tackle set up

Reading the River

Light Lunch

Fishing

Question and Answer session and Dinner

Flydressing

Leaders and Knots.

Day 2.

Breakfast

Long Trotting with Bugs

Fishing

Light Lunch

Fishing

Question and Answer session and Dinner

Flydressing

Day 3.

Breakfast

Vacate ‘ Dolgadfa’

Fishing ‘Other Private Beats’

Light lunch

Fishing ‘Other Private Beats’

All meet at 4.30pm to 5pm for de brief / goodbyes.

We aim to: Enhance your approach / success.

Through Coaching / Demonstration / Instruction:

Cover all approaches to Grayling with ‘Spider’ patterns ‘ Down and Across’ / ‘Upstream and Downstream’ ‘Dry Fly’ / New Zeland method (Nymph infront of Dry) / Bugging or Czech Nymphing (Heavyweight Nymphs ) close by or with Indicator at a distance / Long trotting ‘Bugs’

There is an Instructor / Guide for each two anglers that will move around during the day to cover and revisit all topics listed and help with any problems that may arise.

ACCOMODATION

Notice the 'Pinky' on the leaf

Based at ‘ Dolgadfa’, Crogen Estate with the fishing on three ‘Private Beats’ in the Upper Dee Valley.

You will require clothing to suit the weather / Chest Waders / EA fishing Licence / You can bring your own Rod 9’, 9’ 6” Reel and Line # 5/6 Floating / Net / or we can supply them for you. All flies will be provided.

Bring your own Beer! ........ preferably ‘Draught Guinness’ or John Smith’s smooth!.....

Cost: Ł295 per person all inclusive Dates: February 1st 2nd 3rd 2010 (Monday to Wednesday)

Contact: Gwilym Hughes E mail: ghughes2@btinternet.com

'THE LAST COURSE RESULTED IN OVER 100 GRAYLING'

Update 22nd October 2009.

The River Dee was kind to us over the past three days when the autumn 'Grayling Fishing School' was run from 'Dolgadfa' on the Crogen Esate. In sometimes difficult weather situations with a howling wind the six participants did exceptionally well, returning 17 for the first day 33 the second day and 55 the third day. A number of the fish were in the 40cm to 47cm bracket. A few quality Brown Trout were also caught, all fish were returned to the water. Here are some pictures.

Some Comments

Fell asleep as soon as I got home – what a 3 days! Logic said I should have done two days and rested the 3rd! had a great time – loved every moment. John.

A massive thank you to everyone involved in putting together “Grayling Fishing School”, I cannot recall three days I have enjoyed more. This is a must for anyone who wants to be successful in the pursuit of Grayling – absolutely fabulous! Peter.

Many thanks Gwilym for an exceptional 3 days fishing and instruction.The course for me did what it said on the tin. It enhanced my approach,taught me about water craft,and your tips smoothed out my casting faults.I would without a doubt recommend this to anyone who is looking to enhance their approach on the river,worth every penny.I also met a great bunch of chaps,thank you once again Gwilym, Kind regards, Mark.

Where do l start, the scenery, the accommodation,the company,the fishing,the tuition, FANTASTIC !! all I can say is what a wonderful 3 days of pure enjoyment and recommend to anyone who wants to experience grayling no matter what your abilities are. When is the next one!!!!!Many many thanks.Guy

Hi Gwilym,What a fantastic three days!! Enjoyed every minute of it.Would highly recommend the course to any one wanting to learn the skills of River Fishing. Will be looking forward to my return.Dave…

Contact: Gwilym Hughes E mail: ghughes2@btinternet.com

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