Instructor
The Instructor Andrew Ryan is an FFF Master and APGAI qualified instructor, which are the highest casting instruction qualifications in the world. Andrew has been instructing at Clonanav since 1992 and is widely recognised as an expert on dry fly fishing in Ireland and he has also instructed in Spain, Argentina and the USA
Courses
During the fishing season Clonanav hosts a number of structured fly fishing schools which cater for both beginners and improvers. The courses are designed to make learing the art of fly fishing fun and easy. The schools have been
featured on many TV programmes both in Ireland and the UK.
Irelands' No 1 Fly Fishing School with first class facilities:
- Specifically designed beginners lakes - now with new casting platforms
- All equipment provided for course
- Digital Video recorded fly casting lessons
- Drying/Rod room
- Private fisheries - All permits available from us
- Fly fishing shop
- Approved instruction
- Course notebook provided
Beginners
Beginners are most welcome and will learn to
fly fish the easy way. At our school you
will learn to set up your tackle correctly, cast competently, learn which flies to use
and much more! With a little bit of luck you might even catch a fish!
The initial tuition commences in the centre where you are given a presentation on tackle set up fishing techniques, knots, flies and much of the theory involved. Casting then begins on our casting ponds where the basics in casting fly are practiced. Our specially designed lakes are ideal for this as you have plenty of space to learn the basic casting stroke. You will have an excellent opportunity to observe and catch fish here. In the begginers class you will learn to overhead cast, roll cast, and shoot some line.
Much of the casting is video recorded and played back so you can see faults. In the afternoon techniques on casting fish are taught ie dry fly, wet fly, nymph and you will be given the opportunity to practice your casting and hopefully catch a fish!
On our 2 day courses the second day is dedicated to learing to fish on a river, you will learn to wade, cast upstream, fish various techniques that work all year. The morning begins with a presentation on fishing strategy, casting techniques and fly choice. Then we move to the river where time is spent perfecting casting on a river as this varies from our casting ponds. Then we will demonstrate some basic techniques and also some more advanced techniques that will ensure success in most rivers in Ireland and abroad.
Experienced
For anglers that wish to improve their casting skills we suggest a series of individual lessons that offer personal tuition with an Instructor. Before the lessons begin we can go through what elements you wish to improve and organize a lesson plan that will help you achieve these goals. For 2009 we have a series of Improvers courses for those who wish to improve their fishing skills. Further details are below.
Casting Clinics
Many experienced anglers may just wish to book a few hours of casting lesson to help improve their casting technique, get more distance, or just catch more fish. This is usually booked on an hourly basis and a DV camcorder is used to record the lesson. The cost is €60 per hour for 1 or more persons. Book a series of lessons and the price is €50 per hour.
2 day Course
Our 2 day course is ideally suited to those who are complete beginners or have fished a small amount before. Day 1 takes place on our casting ponds and fishing centre and concentrates on tackle set up, safety, casting instruction and some fishing technique. Day 2 will improve your casting even further plus teach you river fishing techniques on some of our fantastic beats. If you are serious about taking up fly fishing this is a great course will fast track you to becoming a competent fly fisher.
| 2 Day Courses for 2009 - Buy Online |
Date
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Price
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| Trout Fly Fishing Course - Begginers to intermediate |
March 27 - 29
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€450 per person
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| Trout Fly Fishing Course - Begginers to intermediate |
June 12 - 14
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€450 per person
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| Includes - 2 day course - 2 nights B&B + 8 hours tuition Equipment and fishing permit supplied for duration of course. En-suite rooms per person sharing (single supp €20 per day). Course notebook/CD. Full Irish breakfast & Lunch each day . |
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1 Day Beginners Course
Our 1 day course is ideally suited to those who have never fly fished before and would like an introduction to
the sport. On the course you will learn - casting, tackle setup, how to choose correct tackle, safety, fishing
techniques, and knots. 1 day courses commence at 10 am and finish at 5 pm.
| 1 Day Courses for 2009 - Buy Online |
Date
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Price
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| Trout Fly Fishing Course - Beginners to intermediate |
January 17
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€160 per person
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| Trout Fly Fishing Course - Beginners to intermediate |
February 28
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€160 per person
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| Trout Fly Fishing Course - Beginners to intermediate |
March 14
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€160 per person
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| Trout Fly Fishing Course - Beginners to intermediate *NEW |
May 23
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€160 per person
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| Trout Fly Fishing Course - Beginners to intermediate |
June 27
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€160 per person
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| Includes - Course from 10 am to 5 pm, equipment, fishing permit and lunch. Course Notebook/CD |
1 Day Improvers Course
If you have been on one of our beginners courses and would like to take your fly fishing to the next level this course is ideal for you. The morning part of the course takes place on our casting ponds with the emphasis on improve your casting skills learing to single/double haul, mend line, jump roll. In the afternoon we move to the river and you will learn some river fishing skills - fishing with dry flies, nymphs, and wet flies.
| NEW Improvers Courses 2009 - Buy Online |
Date
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Price
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| Trout Fly Fishing Course - Intermediate to Experienced |
May 16
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€160 per person
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| Trout Fly Fishing Course - Intermediate to Experienced |
July 25
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€160 per person
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| Includes - Course from 10 am to 5 pm, equipment, fishing permit and lunch. Course Notebook/CD | ||