I run my fly fishing school on the river Adur at Shoreham by Sea. I am a Level 2 game angling coach, registered and insured with Angling Trust. I have been fly fishing for well over 40 years and offer coaching sessions for the absolute beginner or improver wishing to hone their skills. For example- problems with casting such as line not landing straight, fly catching the line in mid air or hitting the rod, can’t get the distance, struggle in windy conditions, accuracy, line landing in a heap or not turning over etc. etc.   

A short session with qualified coach can save hours of frustration which can sadly result in a feeling of failure or just plain giving up =(

          Costs and what to expect

• Beginners Session: An introduction to fly fishing. I suggest a 3 hour session to start you on your way. First half on my local green next to the River Adur. To include, about the tackle, it’s purpose, the way it works, how to assemble and use it safely when fly fishing. Discuss and choose flies for different species and conditions. Learn the basic, overhead and roll casting techniques, false casting, shooting line plus other tricks. How to play, hand line and net a fish once hooked. A ten minute break (tea/coffee supplied) then onto the River Adur to try out and practice your new skills.  Once you learn to fly-fish a river such as the Adur, you should be able to fish almost anywhere. So then it’s up to you to practice and enjoy your fly fishing! The lower Adur is a salt water, tidal estuary and the fish are naturally wild. There is no guarantee of catching on your first visit. But you never know until you try?

• Costs for 2026 are based on one to one tuition and remain the same at: £120 for a 3 hour session. Or you can double up with a partner or friend for £200. Interested? Then contact me for paymeeent details and arrange a date to meetup. Price include the loan of quality, up-to-date tackle and equipment. I have several rod outfits to suit different ages and abilities.  Just bring your own wellies, cap and eye protection/sunglasses. Unless you know what you are looking for, please don’t be tempted to buy cheap or second hand gear that may not work? I can help with supplying complete fly fishing kits to suit you. If you already have your own tackle, then great! Bring it along to the session and we can check it over and make sure the outfit is balanced and set up correctly for you. I supply tea and coffee drinks for our mid session break. There are public toilets and free parking onsite. No additional fishing licences required here either.
• Although the loan of equipment is free, any breakages or damage must be paid for at replacement cost.
• Please use the email below for booking enquiries or further info.

• Gifting:  Buying/booking a lesson for someone as a gift. Please contact me by email to discuss and arrange. I can also send out a printable Fly Fishing Sussex gift voucher.
• New Bundle for 2026: 
• I have listensed to my clients feedback over time and observed what combinations of fly fishing gear really works for them. With this knowlegde and internet research I have sourced and put together my own, ready to use flyfishing kits. These kits are excellent quality and very reasonably priced   they are available as an additional gift to the lessons or seperate. Special offer for 2026  a  3 hour  1-1 lesson plus a complete fly fishing kit = £320

                     contact me (Howie) for more info

flyfishingsussex@gmail.com