Welcome to the start
of your fly fishing journey
FLY FISH 50 was created for the single purpose of introducing more people into the world fly fishing
Fly Fish 50 is driven by an enthusiasm for fly fishing, a love of being outdoors and a desire to share this with as many people as possible.
The interactive calendar will help you find all the info on a fly fishing event near you.
Get access to handy tips and guides on all things fly fishing in the classroom section.
Events Calendar
june
Event Details
About: Our introductory sessions take place on three evenings, they are suitable for all ages and are geared towards having fun and learning new skills. Each three-hour
Event Details
About: Our introductory sessions take place on three evenings, they are suitable for all ages and are geared towards having fun and learning new skills. Each three-hour session is split 50-50 between professional instruction and actual fishing.
By the end of the sessions, you will be ready to continue your journey and join the millions of people around the world who enjoy the art of fly fishing.
When: June 1st, 8th, 15th 2021 at the fantastic Loch Insch Fishery from 1830-2130.
Places: 10
Cost: The cost for the block of three sessions is £50 (plus booking fee). The sessions must be taken as a block of three.
Equipment: We will provide rods, reels, a floatation device and safety specs. (An event brief will be sent on booking)
Venue: Loch Insch Trout Fishery. (Directions will be sent on booking)
Session One- Getting Started 1 June 1830-2130: This first session is full of great tips and advice to get you started as a fly fisher. Our instructors and assistants will walk you through the basics and do some fishing!
Session Two- Casting 8th June 1830-2130: The second session focuses on casting with a single-handed rod. Our instructors will break down the basic casts and demonstrate the correct technique to help you get the most out of your fly fishing.
Session three- Match the Hatch: bugs beasties and how to fish them 15th 1830-2130: Trout enjoy a varied diet, which changes throughout the day depending on the time of year and weather and many other factors. Our challenge is to develop our understanding of what they eat and how to imitate that with artificial flies.
What do fish eat? When do fish eat them? How can we mimic what they eat? What are the different types of artificial flies and how do we fish them?
Booking link to follow, subject to Covid
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Event Details
About Our Introduction to Salmon fishing day at Invery & Tilquhillie is the perfect way to learn about and experience fly fishing for salmon. Its a fun day beginning with some
Event Details
About
Our Introduction to Salmon fishing day at Invery & Tilquhillie is the perfect way to learn about and experience fly fishing for salmon. Its a fun day beginning with some basic instruction followed by the chance to fish the wonderful pools on the beat. Full details available on booking.
Places: 10 places available
Cost: This is a free event
Equipment: We will provide rods, reels, waders a floatation device and safety specs. (An event brief will be sent on booking)
Venue: The event will be held at the Invery and Tilquhillie beats on the River Dee. (Directions will be sent on booking)
We will meet at the Invery hut.
Time: 0830- 1600hrs
Lunch: provided
Instruction: The Instruction will be led by a team of qualified instructors. Lunch will be provided.
- Welcome & Introduction
- Beginners Introduction to salmon fishing which will include sessions on equipment, flies, watercraft, group and individual casting tuition.
- Fishing on the Invery & Tilquhillie beats
Booking link to follow, subject to Covid
Time
(Saturday) 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
july
Event Details
About: Our introductory sessions take place on three evenings in July (6th,13th & 20th) at the fantastic Raemoir Trout Fishery in Banchory from 1830-2130. They are suitable
Event Details
About: Our introductory sessions take place on three evenings in July (6th,13th & 20th) at the fantastic Raemoir Trout Fishery in Banchory from 1830-2130.
They are suitable for all ages and are geared towards having fun and learning new skills. Each three-hour session is split 50-50 between professional instruction and actual fishing.
By the end of the sessions, you will be ready to continue your journey and join the millions of people around the world who enjoy the art of fly fishing.
Places: 10
Cost: The cost for the block of three sessions is £50 (plus booking fee). The sessions must be taken as a block of three.
Equipment: We will provide rods, reels, a floatation device and safety specs. (An event brief will be sent on booking)
Venue: Raemoir Trout Fishery (Directions will be sent on booking)
Session One- Getting Started 13th July 1830-2130: This first session is full of great tips and advice to get you started as a fly fisher. Our instructors and assistants will walk you through the basics and do some fishing!
Session Two- Casting 20th July 1830-2130: The second session focuses on casting with a single-handed rod. Our instructors will break down the basic casts and demonstrate the correct technique to help you get the most out of your fly fishing.
Session three- Match the Hatch: bugs beasties and how to fish them 27th July 1830-2130: Trout enjoy a varied diet, which changes throughout the day depending on the time of year and weather and many other factors. Our challenge is to develop our understanding of what they eat and how to imitate that with artificial flies.
What do fish eat? When do fish eat them? How can we mimic what they eat? What are the different types of artificial flies and how do we fish them?
Booking link to follow, subject to Covid
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
august
Event Details
About Start fly fishing for Salmon with our 2-day course at Crathes Castle on the River Dee. Like all our events the course promises to be a lot of fun and you
Event Details
About
Start fly fishing for Salmon with our 2-day course at Crathes Castle on the River Dee.
Like all our events the course promises to be a lot of fun and you will leave with a solid grasp of the basics of salmon fly fishing.
Places: 6 places available
Cost: £100 per person
Equipment: We will provide rods, reels, waders a floatation device and safety specs. (An event brief will be sent on booking)
Venue: The event will be held at the Crathes Castle beat on the River Dee. (Directions will be sent on booking)
We will meet
Date: TBC Subject to Covid 19
Time: 0830- 1600hrs
Lunch: provided
Instruction: The Instruction will be led by a team of qualified instructors. Lunch will be provided.
- Welcome & Introduction
- Beginners Introduction to salmon fishing which will include sessions on equipment, flies, watercraft, group and individual casting tuition.
- Fishing on the Crathes Castle Beat
Booking link to follow, subject to Covid
Time
All Day (Saturday)
september
Event Details
Are you interested in salmon fishing but you have never known how to get into it or what equipment or tackle you may need? We welcome you our latest come
Event Details
Are you interested in salmon fishing but you have never known how to get into it or what equipment or tackle you may need? We welcome you our latest come and try day on the River Dee!
Situated on the premier Crathes Castle Beat, we welcome all to come and visit, learn about the River Dee and the sport of Salmon fishing, have access to 1 on 1 spey casting tuition from our team of experienced casting instructors, and get the chance to fish down our pools to try to catch some Atlantic salmon.
The event is free of charge is aims to answer all of your questions about how to get into the sport of salmon fishing.
Date to be confirmed, subject to Covid
Included:
Guided fishing (max 4 at any one time)
Refreshments
Professional Casting instruction available all-day
Demonstrations on casting and tactics
Retail therapy at Milton of Crathes
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Event Details
About: This popular event is in its seventh year and is one of the best days of the season and includes
Event Details
About: This popular event is in its seventh year and is one of the best days of the season and includes
- Professional casting tuition
- Fly tying
- The famous Ladies’ Day BBQ.
- Fish Invery & Tiquhillie and Lower Blackhall & Banchory beats
Places: 12 places available
Cost: £35+booking fee
Equipment: We will provide rods, reels, waders a floatation device and safety specs. (An event brief will be sent on booking)
Venue: The event will be held at the Invery and Tilquhillie beats on the River Dee. (Directions will be sent on booking)
We will meet at the Invery hut.
Time: 0830- 1600hrs
Lunch: provided
Format:
- Welcome & Introduction
- Introduction to salmon fishing which will include information on equipment, flies, watercraft, group and individual casting tuition.
- Lunch/Fly tying
- Fishing
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
THE PROGRAMme
Friendly & enjoyable courses introducing you to the essential skills of fly fishing.
The courses have been designed through years of guiding experience to cover the essential skills you will need to begin your fly fishing journey.
Introduction to:
- Trout fishing
- Salmon fishing
- Pike fishing
- Fly tying
- Film shows and social events
"Programmes designed and developed specifically to your local waters delivered by local anglers”
I have been involved in FlyFish 50 in Aberdeenshire for some time and it is refreshing to see such a dedicated team of volunteers dedicated to sharing their enjoyment and knowledge with new anglers at the multiple annual events
….It’s just a bunch of enthusiasts with a real passion for fly fishing….
FlyFish50 is a fantastic vehicle for getting folk into fishing. I love the fact that it’s open to all, regardless of age, ability, past experience, background or anything else. It’s just a bunch of enthusiasts with a real passion for fly fishing who are keen to get others involved and share the benefits of a sport that’s clearly given them so much enjoyment through their involvement in it. Personally I get a lot out of introducing people to the sport and seeing enthusiasm grow as participants learn more about it and all the aspects involved
Being involved with FlyFish50 has been very rewarding! Watching complete beginners progress to become competent anglers in their own right is what this initiative is all about.
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Our goal is to provide an easy route for non anglers & beginners to get an introduction into the world of fly fishing.
There are many great flyfishing development intitatives in operation, FF50 is here to support current projects and to help develop angling development frameworks.