The Fishing
Your Saturday begins in the Orangery with introductions and an overview of the weekend.
Your guide will cover the need for appropriate clothing and explain the legal aspects concerned with permissions and licenses.
The topics he will cover are:
| • |
Introduction to the fly-fishing tackle |
| • |
Choice of rod and line weight |
| • |
Setting up a rod with line and leader |
| • |
Choice of fly |
| • |
How to read the water correctly, highlighting the factors that can affect intentions to fish |
| • |
Close tuition for creating the cast to present the fly to the water – this will take place on the house lawn; |
| • |
The methods required to hook a fish after a “take” |
| • |
Successful landing with a minimum stress to the fish |
| • |
An overview of river management and the continuous need for conservation |
The open season for fishing on the Usk Fisheries District is 3 March - 17 October.
Method Restrictions :-
Fly only - 3 March - 31 May
Fly and Spin only - 1 June - 15 June
Fly, Spin and permitted baits -
16 June - 5 September
Fly and Spin only - 16 September - 17 October
We are committed to preserving the integrity of the river and its flora and fauna. We respect this beautiful area.
|
Ed Sims – Fishing guide, tying a fly in the orangery
Useful links
The Environment Agency
Fishing Wales
Countryside Council for Wales
United Usk Fisherman's Association
Garry Evans Tackle Centres
|
