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Spey casting instructions

What we will cover

Beginners

• The principles of casting with a double-handed rod with a floating line.
• Overhead Cast.
• Roll Cast.
• Jump Roll or Switch Cast.

Learning to fish and cast can be great fun and catching a fish the icing on the cake

Learn to flycast a fly in 2017

 

Improvers

• Single Spey Cast with Sink Tip.• Double Spey Cast.• Circle C• Snake Roll

 

Advanced 

Casting in the Wind• Shooting Head Techniques• Sunk Line Techniques• Skagit Casting• Underhand Cast/Scandi Cast• Casting a long Belly line

 

Casting and Fishing courses can be combined. I tend to arrange those for later in the season when there are more fish in the river. 
No matter how experienced, this course is designed to focus on casting and fishing, utilising Ian’s wide knowledge of both and covering tactics which will make you a better Salmon and Sea Trout Angler as well as a proficient caster. 

• Casting off the opposite shoulder - Why?
• The principles of casting with sunk lines and sink tips. Tactics - Why?
• Teaching you to Fault Find.
• How to fish a typical pool with a floating line.
• Lunch at the hut (generally provided by the hotel).
• Hooking, Playing and Landing fish – The theory!
• Instruction and practice followed by a couple of hours of actual fishing in order to be able to relax and practice the techniques learned during the day.
• Knots, How to tie flies and leaders

• For Casting and Fishing courses include an evening of casting/fishing/tackle theory with questions and answers. Although light-hearted, those sessions I find invaluable in the overall development of individual understanding.

The 3-day Fishing/Casting course will be on a nice private beat of the River Spey for up to five people and booked on a first-come-first-served basis.

My dates for courses this year will depend on the date of Knee surgery which, at this time is scheduled for January 2020. This means that my assistant, Tom Brown will host this years early courses on the Tay. Dates for my own courses on the Spey will appear here later. 

Courses with Tom can be booked below. 

9th - 11th March x 5 Rods - Newtyle Beat River Tay with - Tom Brown - Book Here

12th - 14th March x 5 Rods - River Newtyle Beat River Tay with - Tom Brown - Book Here

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Introductory Course

Introductory Casting Course River Spey with Ian Gordon

 

                                          Introduction to Speycasting and Fishing 2020

 

Three-day course with Ian focuses on the basics required for fly fishing for salmon and takes place on a beautiful facility on the River Spey in February and March.

 

Although aimed at novices, the course provides the perfect platform for those who fish once or twice annually and are looking for a tune-up at the beginning of their fishing season also the chance to fish in one of Scotlands most beautiful rivers at the same time. Also, for those whisky lovers, why not kill two birds with one stone by touring a distillery and tasting some of the great whisky's they have on offer. 

 

Beginners will learn - 

 

  • The principles of casting with a double handed rod with a floating line.•

  • Overhead Cast.

  • Roll Cast.

  • Jump Roll or Switch Cast.

 

  • Basic Watercraft 

  • Salmon Fishing Etiquette 

  • Basic Knots

  • Picking the correct fly

  • Correct Tackle Choice

  • Playing/Landing Salmon

 

Those early courses focus on casting, development of a good basic technique, so building a foundation you can carry forward, thus enjoying all your salmon fishing in the future.

 

Although this particular course incorporates group sessions and demonstrations from myself, those are 15 - 20 minutes long and take place twice per day [first thing and after lunch]. The remainder of the time you're casting tuition is delivered to you out on a one to one basis.

So no matter what your level, beginner or, more seasoned caster looking for a pre-season tune-up, the course will focus very much on your personal requirements.

I can supply newcomers with all the equipment required so no need to bring any equipment with you. I will assess your technique and advice on the right rod, reel, and line for your personal requirements. 

 

Learning to fish and cast can be great fun and catching a fish the icing on the cake.

 

If you want to learn to fly-cast a fly in 2018 or simply would like to come and have a pre-season tune up on one of Scotlands top rivers or would like any further information, please contact us below.

As part of the service for 2020 we will provide lunch which will consist of homemade soup, a selection of sandwiches, cold meats, sweet and cheese board.

Dates for 2020 Introductory Courses

Dates for those Spey courses are to be confirmed as I must have Knee surgery early in 2020. Please see confirmed dates below with My assistant, Tom Brown. Click Here

Improvers Casting Course
Improvers course on the River Spey with Ian Gordon 2020

 

I host a series of 3 a day Improvers fishing and casting courses during the spring months on some of the most exclusive private beats on the the river Spey. 

 

This course is aimed at people who have fished for some time and feel they are not getting the best from their equipment, knowledge or fishing in general. 

 

This improvers course focuses very much on the individual and fishing as well as casting. We also introduce sinking lines at this stage.

 

• Single Spey Cast with Sink Tip.
• Double Spey Cast.
• Circle C
• Snake Roll
No matter how experienced, this course is designed to focus on casting and fishing, utilising Ian’s wide knowledge of both and covering tactics which will make you a better Salmon and Sea Trout Angler as well as a proficient caster. 

• Casting off the opposite shoulder - Why?
• The principles of casting with sunk lines and sink tips. Tactics - Why?
• Teaching you to Fault Find.
• How to fish a typical pool with the floating line.
• Lunch at the hut.
• Hooking, Playing and Landing fish – The theory!
• Instruction and practice followed by a couple of hours of actual fishing in order to be able to relax and practice the techniques learned during the day.
• Knots, How to tie flies and leaders.


• Those Casting and Fishing courses include casting/fishing/tackle theory with questions and answers. Although light hearted, those sessions I find invaluable in the overall development of individual understanding.

The 3 day Fishing/Casting course will be for up to six people per instructor and booked on a first come first served basis.

 

As this is course focuses on both "fishing" and casting, I pick the course venue based on where I feel we have the best chance of catching a salmon as well as learning. Salmon tend to run to the middle and upper reaches of the Spey at this time and is the first weeks of the season where, given good conditions, I would go to the river "expecting" to catch a fish. 

 

 

Individuals and Corporate groups of up to 6 people can also be catered for on the Rivers Spey, Dee and Tay.

All tackle can be supplied, accommodation and transport can be arranged.

Larger groups of up to 12 can be arranged also but will require both myself and assistant.

 

The bespoke fishing packages are designed to suit individual requirements and expectations.

 

Prices quoted on the booking page does not include accommodation.  

 

Dates for 2020 Improvers Courses  

Dates for those Spey courses are to be confirmed as I must have Knee surgery early in 2020. Please see confirmed dates below with My assistant, Tom Brown. Click Here  

Online Casting Tuition

Online Casting Tuition

Learn to Spey Cast by simply sending a mobile phone clip to my online casting platform by subscribing below. 

Once you have filled in the form below I will send you details by mail in how to submit your video clip and the best format. 
This will be done by return of Email. 
Whatsapp Is a very good method.
Check out many more instruction videos on my youtube channel
 
Click Here to View 
Intro Course - Tom Brown

Introductory Casting Course River Tay with Tom Brown

 

                                          Introduction to Speycasting and Fishing 2020

 

Three-day course with Ian focuses on the basics required for fly fishing for salmon and takes place on The Newtyle beat on the River Tay on the 9th - 11th March.

 

Although aimed at novices, the course provides the perfect platform for those who fish once or twice annually and are looking for a tune-up at the beginning of their fishing season also the chance to fish in one of Scotlands most beautiful rivers at the same time. 

 

Beginners will learn - 

 

  • The principles of casting with a double-handed rod with a floating line.•

  • Overhead Cast.

  • Roll Cast.

  • Jump Roll or Switch Cast.

 

  • Basic Watercraft 

  • Salmon Fishing Etiquette 

  • Basic Knots

  • Picking the correct fly

  • Correct Tackle Choice

  • Playing/Landing Salmon

 

Those early courses focus on casting, development of a good basic technique, so building a foundation you can carry forward, thus enjoying all your salmon fishing in the future.

 

Although this particular course incorporates group sessions and demonstrations from Tom, those are 15 - 20 minutes long and take place twice per day [first thing and after lunch]. The remainder of the time you're casting tuition is delivered to you out on a one to one basis.

So no matter what your level, beginner or, more seasoned caster looking for a pre-season tune-up, the course will focus very much on your personal requirements.

Tom will be accompanied by the beat Ghillie, Andy Gunn. Andy is a true professional, great and enthusiastic salmon fisher. He will help Tom with all the logistics required to make this a pleasurable, interesting and informative few days on the lovely river Tay.

 

I can supply newcomers with all the equipment required so no need to bring any equipment with you. I will assess your technique and advice on the right rod, reel, and line for your personal requirements. 

 

Learning to fish and cast can be great fun and catching a fish the icing on the cake.

 

If you want to learn to fly-cast a fly in 2018 or simply would like to come and have a pre-season tune-up on one of Scotlands top rivers or would like any further information, please contact us below.

As part of the service for 2020, we will provide lunch which will consist of homemade soup, a selection of sandwiches, cold meats, sweets, and cheese board

Dates for this course will be 9th - 11th March Book your place HERE

Improvers Course River Tay
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I host a series of 3 a day Improvers fishing and casting courses during the spring months on some of the most exclusive private beats on the the river Spey. 

 

This course is aimed at people who have fished for some time and feel they are not getting the best from their equipment, knowledge or fishing in general. 

 

This improvers course focuses very much on the individual and fishing as well as casting. We also introduce sinking lines at this stage.

 

• Single Spey Cast with Sink Tip.
• Double Spey Cast.
• Circle C
• Snake Roll
No matter how experienced, this course is designed to focus on casting and fishing, utilising Ian’s wide knowledge of both and covering tactics which will make you a better Salmon and Sea Trout Angler as well as a proficient caster. 

• Casting off the opposite shoulder - Why?
• The principles of casting with sunk lines and sink tips. Tactics - Why?
• Teaching you to Fault Find.
• How to fish a typical pool with the floating line.
• Lunch at the hut.
• Hooking, Playing and Landing fish – The theory!
• Instruction and practice followed by a couple of hours of actual fishing in order to be able to relax and practice the techniques learned during the day.
• Knots, How to tie flies and leaders.


• Those Casting and Fishing courses include casting/fishing/tackle theory with questions and answers. Although light hearted, those sessions I find invaluable in the overall development of individual understanding.

This 3-day Fishing/Casting course will be for up to 4 people, ensuring plenty of time with the instructor and booked on a first-come-first-served basis.

 

As this is course focuses on both "fishing" and casting, I pick the course venue based on where I feel we have the best chance of catching a salmon as well as learning. Salmon tend to run to the middle and upper reaches of the Spey at this time and is the first weeks of the season where, given good conditions, I would go to the river "expecting" to catch a fish. 

 

 

Individuals and Corporate groups of up to 6 people can also be catered for on the Rivers Spey and Tay.

All tackle can be supplied, accommodation and transport can be arranged.

 

The bespoke fishing packages are designed to suit individual requirements and expectations.

 

Prices quoted on the booking page does not include accommodation.

 

This Course will take place on the Newtyle beat of the River Tay on the 12th - 14th March 2020 To Book online - Click HERE - For more details please contact me below.  

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