​Grayling Fishing Masterclass

Saturday 17th November 2018

River Annan Trust in Partnership with Fulling Mill

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The pursuit of grayling using fly fishing techniques is an increasingly popular past time for anglers across Europe. There are many variations of nymph fishing techniques which can be deployed to present flies successfully in varying depth and flow conditions.

Our grayling fishing masterclass will be delivered by Kieron Jenkins, Fulling Mill marketing manager, accomplished competition angler and expert fly tier. Kieron has twice won the coveted Brown Bowl trophy in the Home International river fishing competition.

The workshop will deliver both theory and practical sessions to equip anglers with a sound technical understanding of effective nymph fishing techniques for grayling.

 

Itinerary for the day is as follows;

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9am         Introductions with bacon roll, tea and coffee

9:30am   Overview of angling opportunities on the River Annan

9:45am   Overview of tackle, leaders and fly selection

11am       Presentation from Kieron Jenkins – Water craft and selecting the correct tactics

Noon      Lunch and relocate to river

1pm         Practical demonstrations of nymphing methods and watercraft

4:30pm   Break

6:30pm   Evening meal at the Townhead Hotel, Lockerbie

8pm         Fly tying workshop at the Townhead Hotel, Lockerbie

 

Costs to attend the workshop are £65 per person (Inc. breakfast roll and tea/coffee).

Optional evening meal at the Townhead Hotel, Lockerbie is an additional £19 for two courses, or £24 for three courses.

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Anglers must arrange their own accommodation if required. We can assist with recommendations.

Grayling Fishing will be available on the Sunday at £10 per person, further details can be found here.

To book your place please email Tony Donnelly, director@annanfisheryboard.co.uk