* Fly Fishing Courses

 
Courses are held waterside at Woolgoolga Lake - Coffs Harbour NSW. 
 (Woolgoolga is 7hrs north of Sydney - 5hrs south of Brisbane)

 

Your tutor is Professional Fly Fishing Instructor Garry Hambly
IFFF CCI (Certified Casting Instructor with the International Federation of Fly Fishers) 
PFIGA (Professional Fishing Instructors & Guides Association - Australia).

 

Courses are conducted in a courteous and caring manner with personal attention to the needs of each student . You can be assured of informative and patient instruction that will have you relaxed and at ease.

 

Referral from clients ....

"I love my fishing but I really don't cast as well as I should. I have been looking for someone to teach me so I can enjoy my sport even further. I looked for a professional who accepts a challenge, who has the patience to work with me as I am a legally blind person.

Garry from A1Flyfishing genuinely accepted the challenge and put in the time and patience with me, both on and off the water.
Garry has given me not only plenty to work with technically, but also improved my thought process, to think about myself and how I go about my casting; that is patience and persistence.

Above all, I really enjoyed his company particularly the personal and quality time he spent with me, I learnt and practiced heaps and best of all, I reckon I have found a new mate. It's all good, I can highly recommend Garry, give him a call.

Shane Sandford
ALBERTON South Australia

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Excellent tuition and stay

"I stayed at the lodge for two nights and had two days of private tuition from Garry. I thoroughly recommend his services. I had no prior fly fishing experience, and found his guidance to be very comprehensive, easy to follow and relevant to my goals. He was personal and professional and clearly has a great deal of experience in and passion for his field of excellence. The lodge was very clean, spacious and comfortable. It is just a few seconds from the edge of the lake so is the perfect base for tuition. The area has a few nice restaurants and some spectacular coastal walks and views. Excellent value for money, and overall I strongly recommend the tuition and accommodation for people new to the sport and also imagine he would add a great deal for experienced fly fishers also."

by Joe M 

 

http://www.clearplacelodge.com.au/fly-fishing-courses.html

Clear Place Lodge on the beautiful Coffs Harbour Coast NSW is the official fly fishing lodge owned and operated by A1flyfishing.com.au.

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 Courses and services available.

 

This course is designed primarily at learning to cast a fly rod. You will be instructed in the basic principals of fly casting and spend most of the time hands-on casting. We supply all equipment required if you don't own a rod. It's guaranteed fun and you will be surprised how easy it can be when you're instructed correctly. It will have you confident in taking up the sport of fly fishing.

This is a great course for the beginner fly fisherman who has already purchased a rod but has never had instruction and just needs help in achieving confidence in casting.

Introduction to Saltwater Fly fishing.
3 hrs - $ 150 ( 2 anglers / $130 each )      

0ur Saltwater Fly fishing introductory course is aimed at fly fishermen who would like to fast track their knowledge of the saltwater side of the sport. There are many fly fishermen who primarily fish inland waters and welcome the opportunity to get the basic knowledge required to have themselves equipped to successfully fish our saltwater environments. We get you 'up to speed' quickly covering all you need to know. We then spend time on the water covering retrieves and distance casting tips.

Distance fly casting & Advanced Techniques.
3 hrs - $ 150 ( 2 anglers / $130 each )      

 
While many fly fishermen find casting a distance of 50-60ft achievable, it's that extra expertise required to cast a distance of 80ft+ that is a real challenge. This specialist course aims at providing personalized tuition by analyzing each individual's cast and then assisting the angler to move into the arena of distance casting. We cover various casting tips such as single & double haul, pause & drift, creating maximum line speed and utilizing the wind.

You'll be adding extra distance to your cast guaranteed !

Advanced casting techniques enable a fly caster the ability to fish situations where a wider range of different casts are required.  We cover roll casting, reach casts, mends, wind casts, alternative angle casts and more !  This is time well spent with fly fishers wanting to move forward in their understanding and proficiency of advanced casting techniques.     

2 Day Introduction to Fly fishing.
5 hrs & 3 hrs - $350 ( 2 anglers $300ea )  
+ Accommodation at current rates.       

This course held over 2 days gives the opportunity to gain a full fly fishing experience of instruction as detailed in the 5 hr course plus a second day to learn the skills of reading water and undertake a guided fishing session with your non-fishing personal guide. The 2 day timeframe gives the angler extra time to settle in to the 'feel' of fly fishing and enables the instructor further time to assess the anglers needs and give personalized tuition.

Waterside Accommodation - Woolgoolga lakeside Caravan Park. Accommodation can also be arranged onsite at the Lakeside Caravan Park in cabins, or camping sites. The area itself offers the visitor a beautiful beach and lake setting in a very quiet location.  

     
Woolgoolga Lake                          View from Cabin accommodation

Location: Woolgoolga NSW  

Our courses are conducted waterside at Woolgoolga Lake, a picturesque saltwater estuary where you will be able to try your new skills on the water. Some may be surprised at fly fishing in a saltwater environment, those in the know will be aware that 'Saltwater fly fishing' is the fastest  growing aspect of the sport. With the endless beaches, rivers and estuaries we enjoy in this great country, the opportunities to enjoy the sport of fly fishing is endless. The skills you will acquire will not only enable you to fish saltwater but have you equipped to fish in our freshwater streams and impoundments.

Woolgoolga is one of Coffs Harbour's northern beaches only 25kms from the Coffs CBD. Woolgoolga is the next largest CBD outside Coffs Harbour and is a very popular tourist destination. Beachside parklands adjacent to a colourful bustling shopping village host monthly beachside markets and regular  festivals. Alongside Woolgoolga lake & beach, recreational activities include bike & bushwalking tracks, art gallery, cafes, restaurants, and other numerous attractions . A regular bus service operates along the entire Coffs coast.

Woolgoolga Lakeside Cabin and Caravan Park's quiet picturesque setting .

Purchasing Fly Fishing gear.

If you are wanting to start fly fishing we suggest you consider purchasing a FLY FISHING STARTER OUTFIT from our website.

No one can supply better value equipment than us. Apart from our bargain prices, it's a real advantage to have our experience when buying an outfit so we can match the correct outfit to your particular fishing requirements. Attending one of our courses with a new outfit is a big advantage when going through the 'set-up' section of a course so that you are actually setting up your new rod . We have a full range of fly tackle and suggest you view our website before attending our classes so that required items can supplied prior to or on the day. Please ask about our Starter outfits and other items when booking .              

We prefer a minimum of 2 anglers to attend a course so we suggest you try and book with a friend so that your preferred course date can be guaranteed.

Single bookings are ok and will be accommodated within any pre-scheduled course dates and times.

Course starting time of day is flexible to suit participants.

While we supply all equipment required for our courses, we encourage you to also bring along your own rod if you own one.

Our course fees include

• all course notes
• use of equipment.

What to bring

• a hat, sunscreen
• sunglasses
• waterproof jacket
• a waterbottle.

Enquiries & Questions:  If you require additional information or have special needs please phone and discuss your requirements. Wheelchair fishermen are accommodated for in our well suited location.

Children undertaking tuition must be over 10 years of age and accompanied to the class by an adult .
Bookings : 02 6654 8777

Email: A1flyfishing@smartchat.net.au  

Additional Services and General infomation   

Fishing with lures and baitcasting reels.
3 hrs - $ 150 (2 anglers $130 each) 

We cover: 

• Lure types – Hardbody, Soft plastic and Metal lures
• Rigging of lines and leaders 
• Fishing outfits to suit lure size and target species
• Reel choices – Threadline & Baitcast.

It can be frustrating learning to use baitcast reels but our casting tuition covers baitcast and threadline reels and will have you confident in their use quickly. Time is then spent on the water casting various lures while learning retrieval options for a wide range of species. You even have the chance of catching yourself a fish or two.  Understanding which lure works in each situation and choosing the right lure for the species you're targeting is a big advantage in becoming successful in catching fish on lures. 

Private Tuition

$90 for 1st hour / $40 per hour thereafter  

Private tuition is you on your own with a tutor covering any aspect of fishing you desire. The time of day & length of time you spend with the tutor is at your discretion. 

Corporate services.   We also offer our courses as Corporate outings for your company's employees and clients. Our waterside courses are set in a great location to relax and enjoy the lake and beach surroundings over a BBQ while having a fun theme for the day of ' Having a go at fly fishing'. We can arrange the entire day for as many of the staff that wish to come along. Corporate costs are subject to numbers and requirements, prices can be quoted upon application.  

 Wheelchair anglers and those requiring special care are most welcome.