Introduction to Fly Fishing
A full day on the river learning to cast, read water, and fish for wild salmon and trout with a working ghillie.
Spend a day on the water learning the fundamentals — the overhead cast, the roll cast, reading a pool, and where a wild fish actually lies. No experience needed; we start on the grass and finish in the river.
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Highlights
- ✦No experience needed — we start on the grass, not in the river
- ✦One ghillie to every four guests
- ✦Wild salmon and brown trout water
- ✦Everything provided, down to the waders
The day
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9:30
Meet & fit out
Tea, introductions, and getting you into waders and onto a rod that fits.
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10:00
On the grass
The overhead cast and the roll cast, on dry land until they feel natural.
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12:30
Riverbank lunch
A proper feed by the water while we talk through reading a pool.
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14:00
Into the river
Fishing the beat with your ghillie — where a wild fish lies, and why.
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16:30
Last casts
Wind down, a warm drink, and where to take it from here.
What's included
- ✓All tackle, flies and waders
- ✓One-to-four instruction with a licensed ghillie
- ✓Riverbank lunch
- ✓Day permit for the beat
Not included
- —Transport to the beat
- —Your fishing licence (we'll sort it if you don't have one)
Add to your day
Good to know
I've genuinely never fished. Is that okay?+
That's exactly who this day is for. Half of it happens on the grass before you go near the water.
What should I bring?+
Warm layers and a waterproof. We provide all tackle, flies and waders.
What if it rains?+
We fish anyway — it's Ireland. Only lightning or dangerous water stops us, and then we rebook you.