If you are new to the sport of fly fishing

If you are totally new to the sport of fly fishing the best way to get started is not to rush into a tackle shop and buy lots of gear and then book a days fishing with us (much as we are looking forward to seeing you) but instead get some instruction first.

This is because casting a fly rod and line is not quite as simple as it looks and a lesson with a properly qualified instructor will save you considerable wasted time, money and frustration. It is also much easier to learn the correct techniques from the start than to try to iron out bad habits later on.

Your instructor will also give you advice on the correct type of tackle to buy in terms of rod length, rod strength and line weights and will usually let you try out different rods and lines during your lesson. Casting is easy and enjoyable if you have an outfit to suit your size and build and you should always “try it before you buy it” anyway.

At Chalybeate Springs we run a number of both beginner and improver courses throughout the season and you can either telephone our head office on 01342 820650 or click here to go to the Weir Wood Angling main site for dates and prices and more options.

If you want general information about buying tackle there is a very good advice section also on the main site which you can reach directly by clicking here.