The gateway to fly fishing in morayshire
Join Morayshire Fly Fish 50, the gateway to fly fishing in Morayshire.
Morayshire Fly Fish 50 offers a range of angling development events for those looking to get into the world of fly fishing. Developed through the River Spey Anglers Association, and supported by the River Spey Fishery Board and various clubs and volunteers Morayshire Fly Fish 50 has lots to offer for getting into fly fishing. The area is blessed with some wonderful rivers such as the world renowned River Spey, the stunning River Findhorn, and the more intimate Rivers Nairn and Lossie. There is much more to Morayshire than salmon fishing and there are numerous stunning trout fisheries available for anglers to enjoy. So, if you are looking to make your first steps into fly fishing in Morayshire we have events throughout the year, to help you on your way.
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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- 13th, 20th,27th 2023 @1830-2130.
Where: Lochter Fishery http://lochter-co-uk.simplehosting.cloud/contact/
Places: 12
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: Lochter Fishery. (Directions will be sent on booking)
Session One- Getting Started 13th 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 20th 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: 27th June 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: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-fly-fishing-with-aberdeenshire-fly-fish-50-132027-june-2023-tickets-629478827117
Time
13 (Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 27 (Tuesday) 9:30 pm
Fisheries
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Wardend is just 4 ½ miles South of Elgin and the fishery has been located in a quiet sheltered valley where the constructed loch extends to almost five acres and has a spring fed water supply.Birnie Elgin IV30 8RWWardend Fishery -
The River Spey Anglers Association (RSAA) is a voluntary organisation led by anglers on behalf of anglers and enjoys a membership spread throughout the UK who care passionately about Salmon and The River Spey.River Spey Anglers Association
Fisheries
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Wardend FisheryWardend is just 4 ½ miles South of Elgin and the fishery has been located in a quiet sheltered valley where the constructed loch extends to almost five acres and has a spring fed water supply. The main loch is stocked on a regular basis to maintain good catch levels with fish from 2 - 5lbs and there are reports of over wintered fish to 8lbs having been released. The clear spring water will provide an angling challenge and considerable new landscape planting will increasingly supplement natural fly and insect life. It is expected that buzzers and nymphs will be the method of choice and top of the water sport will excel in the warmer weather. The clear water means winter nymphing is great, though more challenging. Depths range from 5-11 feet and a floating line covers most situationsBirnie Elgin IV30 8RW
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River Spey Anglers AssociationThe River Spey Anglers Association (RSAA) is a voluntary organisation led by anglers on behalf of anglers and enjoys a membership spread throughout the UK who care passionately about Salmon and The River Spey. We facilitate and encourage participation of the whole community in the sport of angling and to protect, improve and maintain fish stocks, fishing and fisheries on the River Spey. We are extremely active in encouraging the uptake of fishing particularly amongst young people, offering continual opportunities throughout the season to learn the sport on the river or nearby fisheries. The RSAA seeks to be a voice for its members, locally and nationally on all matters relating to The Spey and Government Policy advising members of emerging issues. It seeks to assist statutory bodies in the drive for sustainability and conservation and is represented as a co-optee member of te Local Spey Fishery Board.
Casting Instructors
Casting Instructors
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TwinPeakes Fly Casting SchoolPerhaps one of the first dedicated fly casting schools situated on one of Scotland prime salmon rivers. There is a collective team of certified casting instructors that are available to offer fly casting tuition for anglers of all abilities. Situated at the TwinPeakes Flyfishing store at the Milton of Crathes, the casting school benefits from a large dedicated area for teaching single handed fly casting techniques along with 400 metres of the River Dee dedicated to Spey Casting tuition. Address: Telephone: telephone Website: Email:Milton of Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QH -
Graeme SimpsonGraeme is based in Aboyne on the river Dee and is highly qualified and experienced in providing casting instruction. He is at both AAPGAI Master Level in Single Handed and Double Handed disciplines and he also enjoys being involved in casting assessments. Graeme can also be found at the Crathes Castle beat on the river Dee guiding guests on a daily basis. Address: Telephone: telephone Website: Email: -
Craig McdonaldBased near Aboyne in Aberdeenshire, Craig is a SGAIC qualified double handed casting instructor. Craig is the Ghillie at Headinch and Cambus O May on the upper River Dee. You can book fishing on the beat or organise a casting lesson with him. Address: Telephone: telephone Website: Email:
I have been involved in angling development since 2014. We really wanted to move things up a level and create a structured programme for new anglers in both trout and salmon. we created Aberdeenshire Fly Fish 50 and developed a suite of resources to support and encourage people new to the sport. It all hinges on our amazing volunteers, they make everything tick.
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.
