Linecasters Advanced Academy ...
The ADVANCED ACADEMY is based in RHODES and has specifically been established to assist advanced fly fishermen in the finer aspects of the sport. Attention is placed on specific casting techniques as well as advanced tutoring on entomology and fly tying. Participants spend more time on-stream receiving practical tutoring on UPSTREAM DRY FLY FISHING and NYMPHING. We also present beneficial slide and video footage. PowerPoint presentations will be given on entomology, reading water, the approach, presentation and mistakes in presentation. This course is well suited for up and coming guides as well as fly fishermen requiring advanced information before venturing to exotic destinations such as Argentina, New Zealand and European fly fishing waters.
Course contents
- Advanced upstream nymphing and dry fly fishing
- Advanced river craft
- Advanced casting techniques
- Advanced entomology and studies on trout habitat
- Advanced fly tying techniques and local patterns
- Advanced lake fishing techniques
The Advanced Academy is designed to blend the practical and theoretical aspects of the course enabling participants to take what they’ve learnt on the ‘blackboard’ and apply it on-stream.
Accommodation and Meals
Linecasters accommodates participants in comfortable cottages in the village of Rhodes. Meals are booked by us at the various local restaurants. Lunches and tea’s are served at the academy venue or on-stream, depending on where we are at each day.
What To Bring
Camera, hat, sunblock, jacket or polar fleece top, technical quick drying pants and shirts, wading boots / waders, neoprene socks and gravel guards, flyback or vest, net, Polaroid’s and a water bottle.
Equipment
2 to 4 weight rods, reels and lines for rivers and 4 to 6 weight outfits for dams and lakes. Double tapered floating lines are recommended for river fishing but weighted forward floating and intermediate lines are more suitable for dams and lakes.
Instructors
Fred Steynberg R.E.F.F.I.S. / THETA guide and instructor
Dr. Tom Sutcliffe
Cost
R4800.00 per person.
Costs include
- Five nights accommodation
- All meals
- Tea’s
- Tutoring
- Day permits
Costs exclude
- Transport to and from venues
- Beverages at the restaurants
