Grayling Skills 6th December

Grayling Skills 6th December

With conditions near perfect John A and John M joined Steve and myself for some Grayling fishing on the river Dee. Both Johns are accomplished stillwater anglers but to date had done little or no Grayling fishing. Various styles were employed during the day but the...
Chirk Training Day 16th November

Chirk Training Day 16th November

The November CTD was again a fab affair with another full house of mixed ability anglers. This time out Steve spent the morning with beginners Rod, Phil, Janet and George helping them refine their casting technique and Trev spent time with the more experienced anglers...
(Un) Like father, Like son!

(Un) Like father, Like son!

As members of the Game Angling Instructors Association (GAIA) we are keen to keep our skills up to date and meet with fellow instructors on the CPPD (Continuing Personal and Professional Development) days when they are held in our area. Last weekend, the GAIA meeting...
Chirk Training Day 26th October

Chirk Training Day 26th October

Battle Stations! The October Chirk Training day (CTD) was a challenge as both beginner and advanced fly fishers fought the conditions to improve their skills. To accompany the cool Autumn temperature there was a howling, swirling wind that added a different dimension...
Late Season Brownies September/October

Late Season Brownies September/October

Whilst it is permitted to fish for Trout on most still waters all through the year, the season for targeting Wild Trout in rivers finishes around the beginning of October depending on the regions bylaws. From October though until March, most river fly fishers will...