TUITION at Grasshopper Cottage is designed to cater for novice anglers and those wishing to improve or specialise in any aspect of game angling. We emphasise the practical use of the skills taught including fishing on lake and river.

Tuition may include instruction in the following:

Casting Techniques

All methods including single-handed and double-handed fly rods, use of fixed spool and multiplying reels.

Fishing Techniques

All methods of fly, spinning and bait fishing for salmon, sea-trout and brown trout.

Tackle

The selection, assembly and use of the appropriate tackle for the techniques outlined above.

Fieldcraft

Study of factors affecting game fishing including weather conditions, geography and geology.

Fly Dressing

Demonstration of basic and advanced techniques.

Entomology/Biology of salmonids
Study of fly life in relation to angling. Life cycle of salmonids.

Tuition may take place on either of two levels. A basic course designed for the novice angler combined with an introduction to fishing. An advanced course with professional guides and casting instructors. This course is particularly beneficial to the angler wishing to improve casting and develop new casting techniques.

Please contact us for a quotation on all types of tuition.