Fly fishing instruction in Yorkshire, Fly Casting Lessons, Fly Tying Course

Stephen Cheetham is a qualified GAIA instructor and one of the first game instructors in Yorkshire to gain a Level 2 certificate in Coaching Angling awarded by Sport England through the Angling Development Board and a member of the following bodies:

A GAIC COACH has a coaching qualification approved by the Angling Governing Bodies.

Licensed coaches have demonstrated both their practical skills and their teaching abilities to the highest level required to achieve their qualification. In addition they have received professional development which has enhanced their abilities to work with children, to assess risks and to deal with safety issues. They also hold appropriate insurance cover.

The mechanics of each cast, safety procedures, grip and stance, wrist, arm and body movements, rod arc and power application will be explained to the student. When the basic casting methods have been mastered, the line retrieve, flies and other tactics to enable the student to catch his or her first trout will be explained in easy to understand terms.

Most students in the fine art of fly fishing can be categorised into three main groups, novices who have never fly fished at all before, improvers are those who wish enhance their capabilities and the final category are those who are quite proficient but need to advance to specific casting techniques.

Fly fishing lessons can be arranged by the hour (minimum 2 hours) or by the day at a suitable fishery local to the pupil. In partnership with the Salmon & Trout Association Stephen also organises group coaching for children, ladies, gentlemen and beginners or improvers of all ages.

Including all tackle, rods, lines, flies etc. EXCLUDING day tickets for the relevant water

Private fly fishing instruction and tuition on a one to one basis can be arranged at various venues throughout Yorkshire.

Fishing with Style are involved with the Malham Tarn residential fly fishing course organised by the Field Studies Council

A series of one day fly fishing courses sponsored by the Salmon and Trout Association are held annually at various venues throughout West and North Yorkshire. These courses are primarily for beginners and improvers and cover river and still water fishing.

A series of two10 week terms are being held at Prince Henry's Grammar school in Otley on a Wednesday evening 7pm till 9pm.

In the event of a course being postponed an alternative date will be offered or if cancelled a full refund will be issued.

Stephen will be in touch nearer the time to confirm the meeting places, times and any other information you will need.

A day on the River Wharfe at Ilkley with an introduction to the Tenkara style of fly fishing. The course is run by Stephen Cheetham and Phil Sheridan which will give you an insight into casting and alternative methods of presenting a fly. During the day you will also have the opportunity to try out a range of Tenkara rods.

Saturday 26th April – Stillwater - Beginners Day – Raygill Fishery - Nr Keighley

A beginner’s day with an introduction to fly fishing at Raygill Fishery, Nr Keighley with David Henderson. Learn the basics of casting, tackle, knots and flies.

Cost £75.00 per person. Age 11 to 16 £35.00 per person (Course is limited to 5 participants)

A day on the River Wharfe at Ilkley with an introduction to river fly fishing. This beginners course is run by Stephen Cheetham and Phil Sheridan which will give you an insight into presenting a fly, different casting techniques, trout habitats and choice of flies. You will also have the opportunity to look at the "leader to hand" style of fishing.

This course gives an excellent introduction where students could progress to the next course below at Bolton Abbey.

Saturday 7th June – River – Techniques Tactics & Skills – Bolton Abbey

Cost £75.00 pp (This course is limited to 16 participants and course subject to water levels.)

Saturday 28^th June – Stillwater - Beginners Day – Raygill Fishery - Nr Keighley

A beginner’s day with an introduction to fly fishing at Raygill Fishery, Nr Keighley with David Henderson. Learn the basics of casting, tackle, knots and flies.

Cost £75.00 per person. Age 11 to 16 £35.00 per person (Course is limited to 5 participants)

If necessary all tackle and flies etc. (apart from sunglasses, which you will need) will be supplied.

Cost £75.00 per person (aged 16 and under £35.00 per person) which includes your day ticket, all tackle, flies and a full days instruction.

East boat house at Malham Tarn The Centre at Malham Tarn The West Boat house at Malham Tarn

Malham Tarn holds a stock of genuinely wild brown trout, and this course gives you the opportunity to enjoy the experience of fly fishing for them and at the same time learn some of the techniques involved and something of the life of the trout in the Tarn and in the surrounding waters. In general terms, the course is aimed at newcomers to fly fishing who wish to try the sport and other anglers who wish to extend their skills and knowledge. It will give you a broad view of the whole fishing scene so that you may pursue any facet later - however, there is no guarantee that you will catch any trout. It is hoped that the course will enable you to fish more successfully, but above all to offer you the chance to pursue a satisfying sport amidst a unique environment and provide you with an enjoyable relaxing yet instructive holiday. The days will largely be spent fishing with a high degree of individual instruction and help for those new to fly fishing who need to acquire the basic skill and techniques.

Visitors to the Malham Tarn Centre can expect to find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and although not luxurious, the accommodation is warm and comfortable, situated in Tarn House itself and the converted stable blocks. There are four well equipped study rooms, drying rooms, libraries, a bar, TV lounge and facilities for making drinks at all times. In addition to a cooked breakfast and wholesome evening meal, fillings are provided for you to make a picnic lunch to enjoy wherever your course may take you.

Couples are most welcome, even if only one is on the course, for your partner there are some superb country walks in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales or perhaps the other partner may wish to join one of the other courses being run at the same time as the fly fishing course. Contact Elizabeth on 01729 830331 for details of all courses.

Full weeks course 8th - 15th August 2014

Brochure available here

Weekend Course - 16th May to 19th May 2014

Brochure available here

Proposed Programme for week courses

Daily - Breakfast 8:30. Packed Lunch. Dinner 6:00.

Friday Arrival

7:15 to 9:15 Evening Introduction –safety, tackle, nets, rods, lines, leaders, knots, flies.

Saturday

9:15 to 5:00 Casting instruction on the lawn and water - Boat safety and boat casting

7:15 to 9:15 Evening - Leader make-up, knots etc.

Sunday

9:15 to 5:00 Boat Fishing on the Tarn all day

7:15 to 9:15 Evening – Habitats - slide show

Monday

9:15 to 5:00 River craft and fishing on the Wharfe all day

7:15 to 9:15 Evening - Entomology – show.

Tuesday

9:15 to 5:00 Bank Fishing on another local Stillwater

7:15 to 9:15 Evening Fly Tying – demo and practical

Wednesday

9:15 to 5:00 Boat Fishing on the Tarn all Day

7:15 to 9:15 Evening - Fly Tying – demo and practical

Thursday

9:15 to 5:00 River Fishing on the Wharfe all day

7:15 to 9:15 Evening – Leisure evening boat fishing on the tarn

Friday

Depart or you could go boating fishing if required but chargeable.

There will be sessions in which we will concentrate on some of the concepts and techniques involved in successfully fishing stillwaters by boat and bank and on running from the bank or wading. The programme will heavily depend on the weather conditions.

The week courses cost from around £720.00 per person for 7 days tuition, full board and all day tickets etc. - excluding the bar????

Proposed Programme for weekend courses

Daily - Breakfast 8:30. Packed Lunch. Dinner 6:00.

Friday Arrival

7:15 to 9:15 Evening Introduction –safety, tackle, nets, rods, lines, leaders, knots, flies.

Saturday

9:15 to 5:00 Casting instruction on the lawn and water - Boat safety and boat casting

7:15 to 9:15 Evening - Leader make-up, knots etc. or we may go fishing

Sunday

9:15 to 5:00 Boat Fishing on the Tarn all day

7:15 to 9:15 Evening – Habitats & Entomology- slide show or we may go fishing

Monday

9:15 to 5:00 Boat Fishing on the Tarn all day

Evening depart

To book for any of the courses please write to or call:

Malham Tarn Field Centre
Settle
North Yorkshire
BD24 9PU
Tel: 01729 830331
Fax: 01729 830658
Email: enquiries.mt@field-studies-council.org

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Previous Years

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Fly Tying Courses 2014/15

Prince Henry’s Grammar School

Specialist Language College

Farnley Lane, Otley, LS21 2BB

To register for the courses please contact : Community Education 01943 463524

Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Courses 2014/15

The new season of fly tying classes begins on the 17th September. All tiers are welcome on the courses from beginners through to improvers. Each year we aim to offer new flies, tying techniques and lots of fun on those cold winter evenings.

Course details, application forms and details of fees available here:- Prince Henry's website

Registration for classes: Evening 3rd and 4th September 2014 at Prince Henry's School - 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm

If we know you are coming registration can be done on the first night - 17th September 2013

Fly Tying Courses

Beginners - Autumn Term: Commences Wednesday 17th September 2014 for 10 weeks 7pm until 9pm

Improvers - Spring Term: Commences Wednesday 7^th January 2015 for 10 weeks 7pm until 9pm

Cost: approx. £52.00 per term. Allowances are available for Senior Citizens etc.

Contacts : Steve Cheetham 01132 507244 or Pippa McPherson 01943 463524

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