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I left home early for my fly fishing lesson at Ladybower Reservoir and had a beautiful trip into the Hope Valley on a nice sunny morning.
The venue is great with toilet facilities and brew kit along with a tackle shop.
I met Richard the tutor who it turned out I used to work with.
The other two arrived and Richard started off there are various fish but the species we are after are brown, blue and rainbow trout in the 500 acres of water. They stock with rainbows that are genetically modified and can't breed. In this way they can keep track of the stock levels. There is a 4% natural loss old age and pike etc and all anglers fill in a catch report.
Richard went over the tackle ,fitted us all with a flotation device and showed us how to carry the rod. Then we went down to the pontoon.
He demonstrated casting, and 40 years of practice makes it look so easy.
Safety features were pointed out relating to people behind you and everyone needs to have a peaked cap and glasses.
It took a while but after a while I gradually got the rudimentary hang of the basics and kept practicing. One of the others got a fish on and after a while it was in the net a 3.5lb rainbow. His first fish from fresh water. We offered our hearty congratulations.
We all carried on really enjoying our time at the water. There was the odd tangle soon sorted out and a change of fly. The wind did keep changing as the water basically sits in three valleys.
The setting is fantastic with great views in every direction. Richard shared his time between us imparting buts of his extensive knowledge.
The four hours flew by. So after a hugely enjoyable morning we returned to the centre. This is definitely for me and I came away with a starter kit rod reel line tippets and flys. Looking forward to next trip.
 

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Tom270 said:
I left home early for my fly fishing lesson at Ladybower Reservoir and had a beautiful trip into the Hope Valley on a nice sunny morning.
The venue is great with toilet facilities and brew kit along with a tackle shop.
I met Richard the tutor who it turned out I used to work with.
The other two arrived and Richard started off there are various fish but the species we are after are brown, blue and rainbow trout in the 500 acres of water. They stock with rainbows that are genetically modified and can't breed. In this way they can keep track of the stock levels. There is a 4% natural loss old age and pike etc and all anglers fill in a catch report.
Richard went over the tackle ,fitted us all with a flotation device and showed us how to carry the rod. Then we went down to the pontoon.
He demonstrated casting, and 40 years of practice makes it look so easy.
Safety features were pointed out relating to people behind you and everyone needs to have a peaked cap and glasses.
It took a while but after a while I gradually got the rudimentary hang of the basics and kept practicing. One of the others got a fish on and after a while it was in the net a 3.5lb rainbow. His first fish from fresh water. We offered our hearty congratulations.
We all carried on really enjoying our time at the water. There was the odd tangle soon sorted out and a change of fly. The wind did keep changing as the water basically sits in three valleys.
The setting is fantastic with great views in every direction. Richard shared his time between us imparting buts of his extensive knowledge.
The four hours flew by. So after a hugely enjoyable morning we returned to the centre. This is definitely for me and I came away with a starter kit rod reel line tippets and flys. Looking forward to next trip.
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I’m just catching the bug…
 
I always tell people who ask I need no e days a week to get in all my hobbies, stalking, shooting, butchery, salt water fishing, boat maintenance, fly fishing, fly tying, lure making.......it goes on and on...
Enjoy it it's a great hobby..
 
Tom270 said:
I left home early for my fly fishing lesson at Ladybower Reservoir and had a beautiful trip into the Hope Valley on a nice sunny morning.
The venue is great with toilet facilities and brew kit along with a tackle shop.
I met Richard the tutor who it turned out I used to work with.
The other two arrived and Richard started off there are various fish but the species we are after are brown, blue and rainbow trout in the 500 acres of water. They stock with rainbows that are genetically modified and can't breed. In this way they can keep track of the stock levels. There is a 4% natural loss old age and pike etc and all anglers fill in a catch report.
Richard went over the tackle ,fitted us all with a flotation device and showed us how to carry the rod. Then we went down to the pontoon.
He demonstrated casting, and 40 years of practice makes it look so easy.
Safety features were pointed out relating to people behind you and everyone needs to have a peaked cap and glasses.
It took a while but after a while I gradually got the rudimentary hang of the basics and kept practicing. One of the others got a fish on and after a while it was in the net a 3.5lb rainbow. His first fish from fresh water. We offered our hearty congratulations.
We all carried on really enjoying our time at the water. There was the odd tangle soon sorted out and a change of fly. The wind did keep changing as the water basically sits in three valleys.
The setting is fantastic with great views in every direction. Richard shared his time between us imparting buts of his extensive knowledge.
The four hours flew by. So after a hugely enjoyable morning we returned to the centre. This is definitely for me and I came away with a starter kit rod reel line tippets and flys. Looking forward to next trip.
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Fly Fishing is right up there for fulfilment, casting skill, reading what’s hatching and what the weathers doing and knowing how water temperature is affecting the day, love my fly fishing have done since a young teenager, haven’t been in a while as preoccupied with Deer.
Will get out soon to stock up when it gets cooler.
Enjoy your new journey, thanks for sharing and tight lines.
 
Tom270 said:
I left home early for my fly fishing lesson at Ladybower Reservoir and had a beautiful trip into the Hope Valley on a nice sunny morning.
The venue is great with toilet facilities and brew kit along with a tackle shop.
I met Richard the tutor who it turned out I used to work with.
The other two arrived and Richard started off there are various fish but the species we are after are brown, blue and rainbow trout in the 500 acres of water. They stock with rainbows that are genetically modified and can't breed. In this way they can keep track of the stock levels. There is a 4% natural loss old age and pike etc and all anglers fill in a catch report.
Richard went over the tackle ,fitted us all with a flotation device and showed us how to carry the rod. Then we went down to the pontoon.
He demonstrated casting, and 40 years of practice makes it look so easy.
Safety features were pointed out relating to people behind you and everyone needs to have a peaked cap and glasses.
It took a while but after a while I gradually got the rudimentary hang of the basics and kept practicing. One of the others got a fish on and after a while it was in the net a 3.5lb rainbow. His first fish from fresh water. We offered our hearty congratulations.
We all carried on really enjoying our time at the water. There was the odd tangle soon sorted out and a change of fly. The wind did keep changing as the water basically sits in three valleys.
The setting is fantastic with great views in every direction. Richard shared his time between us imparting buts of his extensive knowledge.
The four hours flew by. So after a hugely enjoyable morning we returned to the centre. This is definitely for me and I came away with a starter kit rod reel line tippets and flys. Looking forward to next trip.
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welcome to the rabbit hole of fly fishing,will you be tying you own flys at some stage if so look to the fly dressers guild,i mainly fish in the salt water these days living only 1/2 mile from the atlantic in north devon.
JB
 
My advice is once you have mastered the basic cast learn to double haul. I like many people wasted 20 odd years not learning it and many anglers don't ever do it properly and it’s a real handicap. If you learn out of the box it’s a game changer. Distance, control and accuracy also massive reduction on strain on casting arm. You can fish longer, better and easier.
 
Utectok said:
My advice is once you have mastered the basic cast learn to double haul. I like many people wasted 20 odd years not learning it and many anglers don't ever do it properly and it’s a real handicap. If you learn out of the box it’s a game changer. Distance, control and accuracy also massive reduction on strain on casting arm. You can fish longer, better and easier.
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I still can’t do it.

Major weakness in windy Scottish conditions.

Need to find someone to teach me…
 
Mungo said:
I still can’t do it.

Major weakness in windy Scottish conditions.

Need to find someone to teach me…
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If you’re ever down this way I’ll take u out.. it’s a bit like rubbing your chest and tapping your head to start with. Seems counter intuitive and till you get good at it, it doesn’t seem to add much distance so a lot of people give up.
 
Well done for getting a casting lesson, many don't bother and they struggle (I know, I did). The problem you have now is that fly fishing (just like shooting) can be very addictive and then it starts to get quite costly, however it really is so satisfying and relaxing. Once you have "mastered" the art of casting a fly line then you can try moving on to single and double haul casting, it really is a game changer. Once you have mastered that the sky is your limit for pleasure.
The only thing needed to progress from there to the ultimate pleasure is to learn how to tie your own flies. You will not believe the satisfaction there is on catching a fish on a fly that you have tied yourself!
However remember to learn to walk properly before you start trying to run!
Enjoy your new found pleasure and "Tight Lines"! :tiphat:
 
Tom270 said:
I left home early for my fly fishing lesson at Ladybower Reservoir and had a beautiful trip into the Hope Valley on a nice sunny morning.
The venue is great with toilet facilities and brew kit along with a tackle shop.
I met Richard the tutor who it turned out I used to work with.
The other two arrived and Richard started off there are various fish but the species we are after are brown, blue and rainbow trout in the 500 acres of water. They stock with rainbows that are genetically modified and can't breed. In this way they can keep track of the stock levels. There is a 4% natural loss old age and pike etc and all anglers fill in a catch report.
Richard went over the tackle ,fitted us all with a flotation device and showed us how to carry the rod. Then we went down to the pontoon.
He demonstrated casting, and 40 years of practice makes it look so easy.
Safety features were pointed out relating to people behind you and everyone needs to have a peaked cap and glasses.
It took a while but after a while I gradually got the rudimentary hang of the basics and kept practicing. One of the others got a fish on and after a while it was in the net a 3.5lb rainbow. His first fish from fresh water. We offered our hearty congratulations.
We all carried on really enjoying our time at the water. There was the odd tangle soon sorted out and a change of fly. The wind did keep changing as the water basically sits in three valleys.
The setting is fantastic with great views in every direction. Richard shared his time between us imparting buts of his extensive knowledge.
The four hours flew by. So after a hugely enjoyable morning we returned to the centre. This is definitely for me and I came away with a starter kit rod reel line tippets and flys. Looking forward to next trip.
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There’s some fantastic rivers in Derbyshire - for my money (and time) rivers are more fulfilling than reservoirs, you should try both. Each to their own but don’t leave it too long to find out!
 
FrenchieBoy said:
Well done for getting a casting lesson, many don't bother and they struggle (I know, I did). The problem you have now is that fly fishing (just like shooting) can be very addictive and then it starts to get quite costly, however it really is so satisfying and relaxing. Once you have "mastered" the art of casting a fly line then you can try moving on to single and double haul casting, it really is a game changer. Once you have mastered that the sky is your limit for pleasure.
The only thing needed to progress from there to the ultimate pleasure is to learn how to tie your own flies. You will not believe the satisfaction there is on catching a fish on a fly that you have tied yourself!
However remember to learn to walk properly before you start trying to run!
Enjoy your new found pleasure and "Tight Lines"! :tiphat:
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Not to mention the joy of learning to roll and speycast. Handy on both single handed and double handed rods
 
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