Linecasters Beginners Academy ...
Linecasters hosts two BEGINNERS ACADEMIES per annum. The first is in May and the second in November / December. The academy is held in RHODES over a period of three days and four nights. The Beginners Academy will practically and theoretically teach the fly fishing novice all they will need to know to confidently venture onto lakes and rivers.
Course Contents
- Fly fishing equipment and setup
- Basic casting techniques
- Basic entomology and trout habitat
- Imitating basic entomology
- Basic upstream nymphing and dry fly fishing techniques
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
Linecasters is able to equip up to ten participants with a rod, reel and line, for those who have not yet purchased their first fly fishing outfit.
If participants have their own equipment, it is advisable to bring it so that we can ensure that your outfit is correctly set up.
Instructors
Fred Steynberg R.E.F.F.I.S / THETA guide and instructor
Mario du Preez R.E.F.F.I.S / THETA guide and instructor
Cost
R3850.00 per person.
Costs include
- 4 nights accommodation
- All meals
- Tea’s
- Tutoring
- Day permits
Costs exclude
- Transport to and from venues
- Beverages at the restaurants
