Had a great lesson today with John, one of the guys training to become a qualified Instructor.
He did very well in spite of the testing conditions and remains on schedule to take his assessment in the Autumn.
It is hard to avoid all the cr*p that's on the web these days by self promoted "experts" in every field imaginable - but here is one from a true expert and friend of mine Gwilym Hughes
Click here for his latest You tube offering
Monday, 23 January 2012
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Bad weather stops play!
Unlike the England Cricket team out in Dubia basking in glorious sunshine and struggling against Pakistan, the life of a fly fishing instructor in England and in Winter is a different proposition altogether.
I have had to re-arrange quite a few lessons due to the strength of the prevailing wind.
Normally even if it is a bit too windy at Curley's we can go over the road onto Ridgmont Park and find a good bit of shelter but with no leaves on the trees even this option no longer works. Spring can't come quick enough!
On the fishing front Curley's continues to fish very well in spite of the conditions and am about to put some orders in for new stock for the tackle shop, although it's got everything required by the stillwater/reservoir fly fisher already: Rods, Reels, Lines, Leaders, Flies, Bags, Nets and accessories. Come along and have a look around.
I have had to re-arrange quite a few lessons due to the strength of the prevailing wind.
Normally even if it is a bit too windy at Curley's we can go over the road onto Ridgmont Park and find a good bit of shelter but with no leaves on the trees even this option no longer works. Spring can't come quick enough!
On the fishing front Curley's continues to fish very well in spite of the conditions and am about to put some orders in for new stock for the tackle shop, although it's got everything required by the stillwater/reservoir fly fisher already: Rods, Reels, Lines, Leaders, Flies, Bags, Nets and accessories. Come along and have a look around.
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Back in the Swing of things
All back to normal (ish) now after Xmas. Lesson bookings are coming in for beginners, intermediates and river sessions all very welcome.
Just get in touch if you want a session getting your casting into shape for the Spring.
Curley's is fishing extremely well at present - good rod averages and big fish to boot. Annual memberships now available.
The shop at Curley's will be open and fully stocked for this weekend so if you are at a loose end come along have a fish and a look around.
Just get in touch if you want a session getting your casting into shape for the Spring.
Curley's is fishing extremely well at present - good rod averages and big fish to boot. Annual memberships now available.
The shop at Curley's will be open and fully stocked for this weekend so if you are at a loose end come along have a fish and a look around.
Friday, 23 December 2011
Merry Christmas
Hi All
Just time to wish all my clients past, present and future a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
It's been an absolute pleasure meeting you all and working with you.
I hope to see you all again soon - drop in at Curley's and have a look around the new shop, not quite fully stocked yet but will be early in the New Year!
A mate of mine has taken the drinking and driving thing to heart this year and after a few drinks the other night decided to leave his car at the pub and took the bus home.
Really surprised me I didn't know he could drive a bus!!!!
Merry Christmas
Just time to wish all my clients past, present and future a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
It's been an absolute pleasure meeting you all and working with you.
I hope to see you all again soon - drop in at Curley's and have a look around the new shop, not quite fully stocked yet but will be early in the New Year!
A mate of mine has taken the drinking and driving thing to heart this year and after a few drinks the other night decided to leave his car at the pub and took the bus home.
Really surprised me I didn't know he could drive a bus!!!!
Merry Christmas
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Christmas Gift Vouchers
Christmas is almost here!!!
Fed up of socks, after shave/Perfume or a whole host of other gifts that you don't want!
Time to drop the subtle hint about what you do want.......
Get in touch for gift vouchers that can be used for Tuition, Fishing Permits or Fishing Tackle.
Payment by cheque, cash debit or credit card welcome.
Fed up of socks, after shave/Perfume or a whole host of other gifts that you don't want!
Time to drop the subtle hint about what you do want.......
Get in touch for gift vouchers that can be used for Tuition, Fishing Permits or Fishing Tackle.
Payment by cheque, cash debit or credit card welcome.
Monday, 21 November 2011
Fly fishing lessons
Had some great lesson over the past few days.
Complete beginners like Bernard from Withnall in Chorley, John from Kearsley in Bolton and Maurice from Colne. Some of my clients who have had lessons recently have returned to Curley's to do some fishing and am delighted that they have now got the bug and into their first Rainbows on the fly!
Mixed into this activity were lessons with my training group - about 12 now who are all working their way to becoming instructors or going for higher qualifications.
Do you want to know more about becoming a Professional Fly Fishing Instructor with a GAIA qualification?? - just get in touch for details.
In between this of course I am trying to get the new tackle shop at Curley's ready for opening and with great help from both my bailiffs, Geoff and Nathan looking after the fishery.
This week is another mixed bag of activities including a couple of sessions on the river Grayling fishing.
Complete beginners like Bernard from Withnall in Chorley, John from Kearsley in Bolton and Maurice from Colne. Some of my clients who have had lessons recently have returned to Curley's to do some fishing and am delighted that they have now got the bug and into their first Rainbows on the fly!
Mixed into this activity were lessons with my training group - about 12 now who are all working their way to becoming instructors or going for higher qualifications.
Do you want to know more about becoming a Professional Fly Fishing Instructor with a GAIA qualification?? - just get in touch for details.
In between this of course I am trying to get the new tackle shop at Curley's ready for opening and with great help from both my bailiffs, Geoff and Nathan looking after the fishery.
This week is another mixed bag of activities including a couple of sessions on the river Grayling fishing.
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Float tubing
Some of you may have seen this before - can't really remember if I posted it?? Yes it is my age!!!
Not really the weather for float tubing but if you haven't had a go at it maybe next year....?
Click here
Not really the weather for float tubing but if you haven't had a go at it maybe next year....?
Click here
Sunday, 6 November 2011
My new enterprise
The new tackle shop at Curley's is progressing well now.
I have been trying to impersonate a joiner by making all the new shop counters for the last couple of days. The slatwall boards that will carry most of the stock on display will be fitted on Tuesday.
Been accepting stock deliveries and ordering even more stuff .. it's a great way of spending lots of dosh!!!
Fly displays and rod display racks are all finished.
Is the end nigh I ask myself???
I have been trying to impersonate a joiner by making all the new shop counters for the last couple of days. The slatwall boards that will carry most of the stock on display will be fitted on Tuesday.
Been accepting stock deliveries and ordering even more stuff .. it's a great way of spending lots of dosh!!!
Fly displays and rod display racks are all finished.
Is the end nigh I ask myself???
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