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Improvers One Day Fly Fishing School On The River Test

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Regular price £390.00

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Overview:

This one-day school is designed for anglers who already have the basics and want to refine technique, improve presentation and gain confidence fishing moving water.

All fishing equipment is provided. Lunch not included.

What to Expect:

A practical, enjoyable day with expert instructors, all the fly-fishing kit you’ll need, on-site parking, refreshments and a toilet available. Expect plenty of guidance, hands-on coaching and supported fishing time.

Why Choose This School:

With only eight spaces and a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, you’ll receive focused coaching that’s ideal for anglers looking to deepen their skills on rivers.

What You Will Learn:

  • Improving accuracy, presentation and loop control
  • Fine-tuning kit, leaders and tippet choices
  • How to read more complex water
  • Matching the hatch and adapting to conditions
  • Confident fish playing and handling

Who This School Is For:

Anglers who understand the basics and want structured coaching to progress and fish rivers more confidently.

Make a Weekend of It

For 2026, we have created adjacent dates for Beginners and Intermediate Schools so you can book both across the same weekend. It is the quickest and most rewarding way to accelerate your learning on the river.

Additional Information

Orvis Experiences and Fly Fishing Schools: Terms and Conditions

8.30 - 9.00am - Welcome to your Orvis Fly Fishing School.

Meet your instructors. Introductions and safety
briefing. 

Kit selection and fine tuning

  • Kit choice for varying conditions and fishing styles
  • Terminal tackle – Leader choice and tippet selection, build
    your own leader

Casting Clinic

  • An opportunity for fine tuning your cast
  • Work with your instructors on getting the best from your rod
    and line
  • Casting for accuracy and precision

Coffee Break

Match the Hatch workshop

  • Link your fly box to the natural insects in and on the water
  • How to select the flies that trout prefer
  • Fly choice – including size, silhouette and profile

Rivercraft workshop 

  • Reading the water
  • Surface disturbance, flood lanes, holding areas and
    obstructions 
  • Seams and slacks 
  • Dry Fly v Nymph
  • Effective fish handling

LUNCH 

Time to fish 

  • Put what your skills to the test
  • Work with your coaches to help guide you onto fish.

De-Brief

  • Reflect on the “take aways” from the day.
  • Celebrate and next steps

5.30pm - End of Day 

What is the best time of year to fish?

Any time of the season can be good.

When does the school start and end? What will we be doing and how long will be fishing?

See the itinerary for the schedule.

What is included in the price?

All equipment and instruction.

Is accommodation included?

No, but we will be delighted to advise on accommodation locally.

How many people will be attending?

A maximum of 8 with two qualified instructors.

What is the cancellation policy?

30 days notice is required to ensure that your deposit it refunded. However, late cancellations are taken on their merit.

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