The two brother decided to share a session on the Adur today. Both did extremely well and plan to continue fly fishing. Thanks for your kind feedback guys.
“Thanks for a great lesson, we learnt loads!”
Hugo and Paul. Beginners session
Now this was an adventure and a half
(Last September)
New fly fishers
Sarah and Paul. Budding, new fly fishers. Enjoying a birthday lesson on the river Adur.
Father (Pete) and son (Zinny)
Great feedback guys. Makes my work all the more worthwhile.
Hi Howie
We had an absolutely fantastic day today.
You were a great instructor to have and I’ll definitely recommend you to others
Thanks so much for creating such an unforgettable experience, sunshine and good company was the best we could have asked for
Thanks again!
Carp angler, Steve B. Getting to grips with the fly rod
Despite a very blustery day out on the Adur. Plus Steve had never picked up a fly rod before, he did amazingly well. Hope to meet up and wet a line again this season mate.
Hi Howie
Thanks for the information and the fantastic lesson. Great afternoon.
Cheers Steve
Now taking bookings for the new season 2025.
I have new sets of tackle on order for this year’s learners to use. An escentual part of learning is having the right gear for the job. 99% of learners get the hang of fly casting and able to take themselves off fly fishing. With just a single 3 hour lesson you can be well on your way. What are you waiting for?
Another budding and happy fly fisher
Tom came to me for a lesson and also took away a fly fishing kit that I supplied him with. Then recieved this lovely feedback……
Hi Howie,
Firstly, thanks for the tip – everything hosed down responsibly and ready to go again. Gear all seems brilliant. Can’t wait to get back out and use it, even if only to practice my casting.
Just wanted to say thanks again for an incredibly enjoyable and useful session – I wasn’t sure what to expect going in but couldn’t have hoped for a better teacher. The personaIised tips and patient instructions were so useful to figure out what my quirks/strengths/weaknesses are, which now means I can work on them in my own time. I feel ready to get out there and fish, and I’ve definitely got the bug!
I can already tell that fly fishing is not a hobby for the half-hearted. I’m planning my next sessions already and have been enjoying some books about the intersection between fly fishing, wellbeing, and life in general: The Optimist by David Coggins has been a fun read so far. I’ve even gone right back to the beginning and started Walton’s The Compleat Angler! I hear good things about A River Runs Through It by Norman MacLean too.
I think a fishing weekend on Bunty might be in my near future, as well as a trip on Robin’s boat, perhaps after a few more practices…
Please don’t feel the need to reply to this message, which is just intended as a note of thanks. I’ll make sure to keep in touch with the inevitable questions that I have (though not too many, I promise)!
Tight lines, and with many sincere thanks again for the introduction to this wonderful pursuit,
Tom
Not only for Salmon and trout
Their is a school of thought that fly fishing is strictly for salmon and trout. I tend to target all species with my fly gear. I find it a more natural approach to fishing, using flies and lures that resemble their natural food. This lovely carp took a home tide pond beetle imitation.
2024 bookings
Hi all, now taking fly fishing lesson/bookings for the spring (if it ever arrives?) and summer season. No need to panic. Probably due to the weather, my books are totally free at the minute. Hopefully April will allow us some decent weather to get out on the water again. See my Tuition, booking and price info page for info. “Tight Lines” Howie
Lovely brownie
One of 5 fish I was lucky to catch today. There was a good fly hatch and the fish were very actively feeding. It actually felt like spring is around the corner.
Fly Fishing Sussex 