Hampshire School of Fly Fishing

Holbury Lakes provide tuition with experienced ghillies who offer guidance for all levels of experience which is based on individual requirements and would typically cover the topics listed below. Please contact the fishery on 01794 341619 to book a date and time for your lesson.

A half days’ tuition consists of a 3 ½ hour lesson whereas a full days’ tuition is seven hours. Included in the price is a two fish ticket, tackle if required and basic notes.

Please note that children under the age of 16 are required to be accompanied by an adult and the minimum age is 12. An extra £85.00 is added per additional pupil with a maximum of three per lesson. Please contact us if you are interested in organising tuition where a number of instructors may be required. All prices include: provision of equipment if required, a two-fish ticket on the lakes, and basic notes. A Half Day is £135.00 and a Whole Day is £220.00.

Beginners
• Equipment assembly & advice on suitable tackle
• Safety
• Overhead and Roll casting
• Essential knots
• Fly selection
• Retrieving and landing fish
• Fishing for trout with the instructor

Improvers / Advanced
• Improving casting techniques
• Single/Double Haul
• Shooting Line
• Snake Roll
• Fly selection
• Preparing trout for the table
• Basic fly tying if required