#WAI-36868 Fly-fishing (6-weeks)
This six-week course will give you an introduction to the art of fly-fishing – learning to cast, choosing appropriate fishing gear, locating trout, as well as a fly-fishing session on a local river with members of the Wairarapa Fly-Fishing Club.
Dates: Tuesday Evenings, 27 September – 2 November 2022
Times: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Tutors: John Pansters and the Wairarapa Fly Fishing Club
Venue: MTL Education Centre, 22 Dixon Street, Masterton
Cost: $120
Must Enrol by: COURSE FULL – Please contact Reception to be put on the waiting list for 2023.
Course Information for Fly-fishing for Beginners, starting 27th September 2022
Course Tutor(s): John Pansters, and members of the Wairarapa Fly-Fishing Club.
Purpose of the Course:
By the end of this six-week course, you will be able to:
• Apply the basics of fly fishing
• Choose the appropriate fishing gear
• Have an appreciation of the terms and use of language associated with trout
• Demonstrate practical aspects of casting, knot tying, tying of flies and stream craft
• Know which fly to cast into the water with a reasonable chance of catching a trout
Other Information: No fishing licence is required whilst doing the course but participants will need one if they wish to continue after the course is completed.
Pre-requisites (if any): Participants should be confident in the water and be prepared to go into the water up to their knees. Please note: This is a physical activity that involves an element of risk. While all possible measures are taken to prevent accidents or injury, please not that participation is at your own risk.
REAP May Provide on request (if any): NA
Please contact community@reapwairarapa.nz for any further information you may require.
