River Master Class

Entomology | Fish behavior | Reading a river | Leader make up | Techniques | Casting

Due to the overwhelming response I received at the Ballyhass open day, I have developed a fly-fishing casting and instruction course in association with Emerger Tackle. My Master Class course is suitable for the novice fisherman through to the advanced angler.
If you want to improve your fly fishing skills and knowledge, then attend one of my regular workshops. Groups, clubs and one-to-one tuition can be catered for at any venue. Attend a Master-Class and receive top level advice and tuition on all aspects of trout and grayling fly fishing, I will provide you with all the necessary
information needed: Entomology & Fish behavior, Reading a river, Leader make up & Techniques, and all Casting techniques are discussed and demonstrated in detail. All these will help you improve your fishing skills and will a greater edge on the river bank!

Content
Czech nymphing is the most effective river competition fly fishing method, developed to catch many trout and grayling when they are not feeding on the river surface. Learn the theory, practice fishing and tying Czech nymphs and other successful flies.
Taking you through step by step instruction on, Dry Fly, Wet fly, Long line nymphing, Short line nymphing, (Czech nymphing), Streamer, and my own unique style of down stream nymphing which I use extensively on
Irish rivers with devastating results as proven in the past.

All casting techniques are discussed and demonstrated in detail. All these will help you improve your fishing skills and will you a greater edge on all types of rivers.
Taking you through step by step instruction on; Dry Fly, Wet fly, Long line nymphing, Short line nymphing, (Czech nymphing), Streamer, and my own unique style of downstream nymphing which I use extensively on Irish rivers with devastating results as proven in the past.
All the knowledge I have gained must be attributed to my traveling and competing in International competitions around the world and tackling some of the most challenging fishing around the world.

Why must I attend this masterclass?
I want to become a better fly fisherman.
I want to read the river better.
I want to catch fish in the hours when the fish are not rising to my dry fly.
I want to improve my results when I am attending championships.
I want to learn the most effective flyfishing technique from one of the best flyfishers in the world and to meet this man!

Course Outline
Introduction to the most modern concepts of river fly fishing.
Leader make up.
Techniques, Upstream, Downstream, long and short line nymphing.
Approach and strategy.
Putting theory into practice.
Demonstrating the fine detail of each method and my own top tips.

Michael Drinan

 

Equipment

Emerger RodEmerger Rod & Tackle Excellent rods for serious anglers. Contact me
Fly BoxStarter FliesBoxes of flies to fit any destination. Contact me
Full KitComplete KitsRod, Reel, Waders, Boots and Tackle Packages. Contact me

Michael Drinan Credentials

QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL CASTING INSTRUCTOR. ( G.A.I.A )
SALMON AND TROUT GUIDE WITH 10 YEARS GUIDING EXPERENCE
2 TIMES IRISH RIVER CHAMPION
RANK 7TH IN THE EUROPEAN FLY FISHING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2006
6 INTERNATIONAL CAPS FOR IRELAND
10 INTERPRO MEDALS BY TEAM
1ST PLACE 2008 THE AMERICA CUP

River Master Class

michaeldrinan@gmail.com
Tel-0872353885

Fly Fishing Ireland

Michael Drinan

"To the fisherman born there is nothing so provoking of curiosity as a fishing rod in a case."
Roland Pertwee 1932

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