Andrew Ryan
Andrew Ryan is one of Ireland’s best known fly fishing instructors and guides. Owner of Clonanav Fly Fishing School and Shop he has been guiding for over 20 years on the river Suir and tributaries. He first qualified as a REFFIS Instructor in 1993 at the age of only 18; one of the youngest instructors to ever be awarded the qualification. Andrew Ryan is a member of APGAI – Ireland, and holds the FFF Masters and THCI which are the highest casting instruction qualifications in the world.
1 Day Beginners Fly Fishing School 2026
1 Day Beginners Fly Fishing School 2026 - Voucher **** SPECIAL ORDER ITEM - Please Allow 10 to 15 working days for dispatch****
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1 Day Beginners Fly Fishing School 2026
Course Dates
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. Maybe even catch your first fish! Our courses are unique, we have a purpose built fly fishing facility - the only one of its kind in Ireland. A lecture room, with multimedia presentations, our own private lakes, private beats on the rivers Suir, Nire and Tar. Our instructors are among the most highly qualified in Ireland.
1 day courses commence at 10 am and finish at 4 pm.
Booking Details
Courses can be booked online or calling us. All courses must be paid for in advance. Cancellations must be at least 14 days prior to course to give us an opportunity to fill the space. Cancellations after this time will mean loss of course fees.
Course Location
All our courses are held at our facility in Clonanav, Ballymacarbry Co Waterford - E91XY44. Courses start at 10am and finish at 4.00pm
Lunch is provided at the casting ponds or on the river bank depending on which course you are on.
Please ensure to bring wet gear in case of rain.
Payment & Security
Payment methods
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
Course Details and FAQs
Details
Course Location & Time
Course Location & Time
If you can arrive at Clonanav fly fishing before 10 am on the day of the course. If you could be here for around 9.30 - 9.45. The course begins at 10am. (we are very easy to find on google maps - just search Clonanav Fly Fishing)
Course Format
Course Format
We will be doing presentation first at the shop - covering tackle set up, equipment details and other important information Then we move to our casting ponds where you will learn to cast. We will break for lunch - which is provided. Then we progress with more casting techniques for the afternoon. After this we move on to fishing techniques where you will learn various ways to catch fish, how to handle and land them etc. The course ends at 4.00pm.
What do I need to bring?
What do I need to bring?
Please make sure to bring the following with you:
Rain jacket
Any fly rods you have - if any.
We will provide rods for the duration of the course.
Polarized sunglasses
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
We have a 30 day cancellation policy. If you cancel less that 30 days before the course date we cannot offer a refund.
