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STILL AVAILABLE ON OUR 2-DAY SALMON
FISHING COURSES - MAY / JUNE 2008 |
Having just seen the
first batch of students graduate with flying colours at the end of April,
there are still places available on the courses scheduled in May and June.
The river Blackwater is in excellent nick and what better time to either
learn or to hone your skills in the craft of fly fishing for salmon! Ballyvolane
House is now offering a fantastic opportunity to learn to fly
fish on the renowned river Blackwater with one its most experienced
and talented fishing guides.
TO
BOOK, PLEASE
PHONE: +353 25 36349
OR
EMAIL info@ballyvolanehouse.ie
The course is based at
Ballyvolane House and Blackwater Salmon Fishery. It is designed for
up to 4 participants under the tuition of Norman Gillett, who is
both a qualified instructor holding the Salmon & Trout
Association National Instructors Certificate (STANIC), and a member
of the Game Angling Instructors' Association (GAIA). All aspects
of modern fly-fishing and spinning techniques are covered but emphasis
is placed on as much practical fishing as possible. Courses are held
throughout the season, subject to beat availability. All tackle is
provided.
The courses are spread
over 2 days and 3 nights starting with dinner at Ballyvolane on the
first night and finishing up after breakfast 2 days later.
| COURSE
DATES SPRING 2008 |
| MAY: |
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11, 12 and 13 |
| JUNE: |
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02, 03 and 04 |
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| COURSE
SCHEDULE |
| First night (arrival) |
| 19:30 |
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Drinks and dinner at Ballyvolane. |
| Day 1 |
| 08.30
- 09.00 |
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Introductions. Sign licences, Collect waders |
| 09.00
- 09:30 |
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Drive to river. Arrangements and objectives |
| 09.30
- 11:00 |
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Assemble tackle. Talk on safety. Group Instruction
in Roll cast and Overhead cast |
| 11.00
- 11.15 |
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Coffee and tea break |
| 11:15
- 13.00 |
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Practice: Individual instruction in Roll
cast and Overhead cast. Correction of faults. Shooting
line. Casting variations in wind (side, head and tail).
Loop control. |
| 13.00
- 14.00 |
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Picnic Lunch at riverside |
| 14.00
- 15.30 |
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Talk: Reading the river and likely holding
places. Wading safely. Hooking, playing and landing the
fish. Etiquette on the river. Instruction in how to cast
with a spinning rod; Fixed Spool reel,
Multiplying reel. |
| 15.30
-15.45 |
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Coffee and tea break |
| 15.45
-18.00 |
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Practical Fishing with Fly rod: Changing
direction. Control of fly speed and depth – mending
the line. Practical Fishing with Spinning rod – speed
of retrieve. Remedies to release snags. |
| 18.00
-19.30 |
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Break – Return to Ballyvolane. |
| 19.30
- 21.30 |
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Drinks and dinner at Ballyvolane. |
| 21.30
- 22.30 |
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Ballyvolane Drawing room: Talk on Life Cycle
of a Salmon (with video), taking behaviour, Running and
Taking times. Practical instruction on essential knots
and their uses. |
| Day 2 |
| 09.00
- 09.30 |
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Drive to river |
| 09.30
- 11.00 |
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Talk: Tackle (rods, lines, reels and leaders);
Flies and their selection. Group and individual instruction
in Single Spey cast. |
| 11.00
- 11.15 |
|
Coffee and tea break |
| 11.15
-13.00 |
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Group and individual instruction in Double
Spey cast and Snake Roll cast. |
| 13.00
- 14.00 |
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Picnic Lunch at riverside |
| 14.00
- 15.30 |
|
Talk: Tactics for different river conditions
sinking line, floating line, size and patterns of
flies/lures. Practical Fishing: Fly and/or spinning. |
| 15.30
-15.45 |
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Coffee and tea break |
| 15.45
- 18.00 |
|
Practical Fishing: Fly and/or spinning. |
| 18.00
19.30 |
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Break Return to Ballyvolane. |
| 19.30
- 21.30 |
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Dinner |
| 21.30
- 22.00 |
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After Dinner Drinks: Course review and
evaluation. Recommended literature and videos. |
| Day
3 |
| 07.30
– 12.00 |
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Breakfast. |
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| RATE |
| WHAT: |
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2 DAY SALMON FISHING COURSE |
| WHERE: |
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Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons, Co. Cork, Ireland |
| TO BOOK: |
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Phone 025 36349 or email info@ballyvolanehouse.ie |
| PRICE: |
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€855 per person. |
Includes:
- All fishing tuition with Norman
- State salmon licence
- All necessary tackle and waders
- 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
- 3 dinners
- 2 picnic lunches
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Excludes:
- Drinks
- Other extras such as laundry and telephone
Please note normal room rates apply for non-fishing
guests. A single supplement charge of Euro 35 per night
may apply. Non-residential rates available subject
to availability. |
The
course is designed to be completely flexible and thoroughly enjoyable.
Each of the modules may be varied according to the ability and experience
of those participating. It is suitable for Ladies and Gentlemen of
all ages who are either complete beginners or would like to progress.
If
you would like us to keep you informed of these events and
any other happenings at Ballyvolane, please subscribe to our
mailing list by sending an email to newsletter-subscribe@ballyvolanehouse.ie.
To
book this course, or to enquire about spring breaks or salmon
fishing on the river Blackwater, please contact us using the
details provided below. We look forward to hearing from you.
Best
regards,
Justin
and Jenny Green.
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BALLYVOLANE
HOUSE
&
BLACKWATER SALMON FISHERY
Castlelyons,
Fermoy
Co. Cork
Ireland |
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