Fishing Lessons
All of The School Of Fish lessons are delivered the excellent Waterside Fishery in mid-Cornwall. There are three lakes to chose from that are perfect for you fishing experience. They have been chosen for both their fantastic fishing and their beautiful and quiet surroundings. I will always select a lake that I feel will help us have the best chance of achieving your goals on the day. Every coaching session will start with a free telephone consultation. It’s great to get to know you a little bit first and importantly to understand what you want to get from your time at The School Of Fish. If you can’t see exactly what you’re looking for, please do contact me and we’ll look at a way to meet your needs.
Fishing for Positive Mental Health
Lesson Summary
- Book Now – June 8th – BOOKED
- Book Now – June 22nd BOOKED
- Book Now – August 17th – FULLY BOOKED
- Cost – £5 per person
- Duration – 6pm – 8.30pm
- Number of spaces– Up to six
- Location – Waterside Fishery, nr Bodmin
- Equipment – all provided
Rod License – The rod licence requirement is waived for the activity by the Environment Agency in association with the Angling Trust.
Lesson Description
Motivated by the loss of a close friend, these sessions are to introduce people to fishing and it’s benefits for mental health. You’ll learn basic techniques and you’ve got a great chance of that first fish. During the session you will be introduced to water craft (how to think like a fish), modern fishing tackle, successful baits, waterside safety and some fishy terminology so you can talk the talk. My aim in this session is to get you casting accurately, striking effectively and landing and unhooking a fish safely.
Family Fishing - Digital Detox
Lesson Summary
- Book Now – August 7th
- Cost – £5 per session
- Duration – 45 minutes
- Number of spaces– Up to six in a session
- Location – Waterside Fishery, nr Bodmin
- Equipment – all provided
Rod License – The rod licence requirement is waived for the activity by the Environment Agency in association with the Angling Trust.
Lesson Description
Put the phones away, we’re going fishing! It’s a great activity to do together with friends and family and gets everyone outside. These 45 minute sessions are a brief introduction where we aim to help everyone catch their first fish. In groups of up to five you’ll be shown the basics of safe fishing, the tackle, fish care and hopefully, how to take a great photo of your first catch. All ages are welcome.
Mums, Daughters, Aunties, Nannies Go Fishing!
Lesson Summary
- Book now – July 10th POSTPONED
- Time – 9.30 – 11am or 11:30 – 1pm
- Cost – £5 per person
- Duration – 90 minutes
- Number of spaces– Up to six
- Location – Waterside Fishery, nr Bodmin
- Equipment – all provided
Rod License – The rod licence requirement is waived for the activity by the Environment Agency in association with the Angling Trust.
Why should the boys have all the fun? Whilst fishing is male dominated (at the moment) there’s no reason it should be. Bring your mum, take your niece, and come and join the fun. These 90 minute sessions will cover the basics of safe fishing for you and the fish. We’ll cover casting, unhooking fish, baiting the hook (with maggots) and learn some of the fishy terminology so you can talk the talk.
Private Coaching
Lesson Summary
- Dates – none available at the moment
- Cost – £45 per session
- Duration – 3-hours
- Number of people– Up to two
- Location – Waterside FIshery, nr Bodmin
- Equipment – all provided
Rod License – The rod licence requirement is waived for the activity by the Environment Agency in association with the Angling Trust.
A private coaching session for one or two people allows for extra close attention, whether it’s your very first fishing experience or you want to refine your existing fishing skills. We can tailor the session to you and your requirements making for a day to remember.
Terms and Conditions
Booking
Booking needs to be made in advance of the coaching session. The more notice you can give the better chance we’ve got of getting the place or date you want. Payment for the session must be made in advance of the session either by cheque of via BACS payment. details will be shared when you book.
Cancellations
If the weather conditions look really poor for either fishing outcomes of indeed it looks like it will be uncomfortable or indeed dangerous, I will cancel the session. You don’t want to sit it out in tough conditions and I don’t want to see you struggle when we can always pick another day.
Catch guarantee
There is no guarantee of catching a fish but I will try my very hardest to see that you do. Lesson at The School Of Fish are about developing various techniques and putting them into practice. I want to see you catch a fish more than anyone but fish are wild creatures so I can’t make a promise.
Fishery rules
The rules of the fishery will be explained when we start. Understanding these on any fishery you visit is important. If anyone constantly breaks the rules of the fishery whilst in a lesson with The School Of Fish, the lesson will be ended and you will be asked to leave and no refund will be issued.
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