Why Get Fly Fishing Tuition?
For fly fishing enthusiasts, there's simply nothing better than getting out on the water for a day or an afternoon.

Fly fishing is one of the most relaxing and rewarding outdoor pursuits there is, and it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg to get into. That said,it is a technical skill that requires a certain amount of knowledge and practise to acquire. One of the best ways to learn how to fly fish effectively and correctly is to book yourself in for some tuition. Working with a tutor you will progress faster and further as well as hopefully avoiding picking up bad habits along the way.

Benefits

When people try to learn how to fly fish on their own, inevitably they often run into problems. Since fly fishing is just as much an art as it is a science, it is important to learn the basics from a professional. Taking lessons will enable you to avoid common pitfalls and so make more of the valuable free time that you spend at the river bank.

Types of Lessons

An instructor can show you how to work out where the fish might be, how to select the correct fly and how to fish it. There are a variety of different types of lessons that you can take from a tutor, each of which will help you to move ahead on your path as a fly fisherman.

Perhaps the most important skill to be acquired by a beginner is that of learning the basics of fly casting. Casting with a fly rod is quite a bit different from casting with a spin rod, and it is important to learn the correct way to cast right from the start.
Once you have mastered the basics then there are many more advanced single and double handed casting techniques to learn.

An experienced tutor will help you to understand the river, lake or reservoir where you are fishing. Studying your surroundings and using your knowledge of weather conditions and entomology is a large part of fly fishing success. Seeking help and advice from an instructor is key to shortening the time it takes to absorb a tactical fishing approach.

It can also be helpful to take classes in fly-tying. Learning to tie your own flies can be extremely rewarding, and can actually be quite helpful in saving you money - who knows perhaps you'll be able to sell them one day.

Choosing the Right Tutor
If you do decide to work with a fly fishing tutor, then it is important to make sure that you choose the right one for you. Study his or her website - to see what type of fishing each tutor specialises in - and always check for appropriate qualifications. Leading fly fishing equipment retailer Fishtec have an online directory of fly fishing instructors - so that could be a good place to start. One of the most important things is that you feel comfortable with your tutor. Make a few phone calls - speak to several different tutors and decide which is for you.