Chirk Training Day 26th April

Chirk Training Day 26th April

A GAME OF TWO HALVES A full house at April’s CTD saw a fairly even split between beginner and experienced fly fishermen and women. The plan as usual was to concentrate on casting in the morning and fishing in the afternoon but dissension in the ranks meant that...
Chirk Training Day 29th March

Chirk Training Day 29th March

Rainbows under the Rainbows Heavy rain and a stiff breeze greeted our arrival at Chirk Fishery today. It didn’t look at all promising for the years first CTD. Newcomer Neil was given a baptism of fire as the ever increasing wind added another factor to contend...
Chirk Training Day 14th December

Chirk Training Day 14th December

XMAS CTD The weather and the conditions did their best to dampen the spirits of those who attended the Xmas CTD but our clients are made of sterner stuff! The morning session was dominated by some light hearted casting and fishing competition. Furthest cast went to...
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...