Fishing Lessons
All of The School Of Fish lessons are delivered on waters that are perfect for your Cornwall fishing experience. They have been chosen for both their fantastic fishing and their beautiful and quiet surroundings. I will always select a venue 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.
Beginner Fishing Lesson – 3 Hours
Lesson Summary
- *Cost – £30 for 1, £35 for 2
- Duration – 3 Hours
- Number of anglers – Up to two
- All equipment provided
*Lake fee – This varies depending on the venue we choose but it’s generally £5–8
Rod License – It is a legal requirement to have a valid Environment Agency Rod License. For 16s and under this is free. For adults the cost is £6 for a day. You can buy these online. Click here to buy a Rod License
Lesson Description
If you’re completely new to fishing, the First Cast Taster coaching session is a great place to start. You’ll learn basic techniques and you’ve got a great chance of that first fish. During the 3-hours of coaching 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 effectivley and landing and unhooking a fish safely.
Full Day Fishing Lesson- 6 Hours
Lesson Summary
- *Cost – £60 for 1, £65 for 2
- Duration – 6 Hours
- Number of anglers – Up to two
*Lake fee – This varies depending on the venue we choose but it’s generally £5–10
Rod License – It is a legal requirement to have a valid Environment Agency Rod License. For 16s and under this is free. For adults the cost is £6 for a day. You can buy these online. Click here to buy a Rod License
Lesson Description
The Full Day Experience is ideal for anyone with some previous fishing experience or has attended our First Cast Taster coaching session. We’ll look at selecting the best spot on a lake, taking into account weather and underwater features that will attract fish. The session will see you setting up the tackle from scratch ensuring your knots are good and your tackle selection is smart. We’ll review different baits and their application so you start to become a selective angler targeting specific species. My aim in this coaching session is to get you thinking about fish location, tackle selection and bait application.
Summer Evening Fishing Lesson – 3 Hours
Lesson Summary
Season – May 1st – August 31st
- *Cost – £30 for 1, £35 for 2
- Duration – 3 Hours
- Number of anglers – Up to two
- All equipment provided
*Lake fee – This varies depending on the venue we choose but it’s generally £5–8
Rod License – It is a legal requirement to have a valid Environment Agency Rod License. For 16s and under this is free. For adults the cost is £6 for a day. You can buy these online. Click here to buy a Rod License
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Summer fishing is all about the evenings, making the most of the hours after work. As the light fades and the heat of the day reduces, that’s one of the best times of day for a bite. So why not book an evening coaching session and learn how to take advantage of this feeding spell which can yield some of the best action of the day. During a Summer Evening Special we’ll look to make the most of catching fish high in the water as they feed on hatching insect life. You’ll also get to enjoy the wonderful sounds of the bird life by the waterside as well as a very good chance of spotting a number of native British bats so close you could almost touch them.
Pike Fishing Lesson – 6 Hours
Lesson Summary
Season – October 1st – March 31st
- *Cost – £60 for 1, £65 for 2
- Duration – 6 Hours
- Number of anglers – Up to two
*Lake fee – This varies depending on the venue we choose but it’s generally £5–10
Rod License – It is a legal requirement to have a valid Environment Agency Rod License. For 16s and under this is free. For adults the cost is £6 for a day. You can buy these online. Click here to buy a Rod License
Our Winter Pike session is the ideal introduction and guiding session to your first Pike. We’ll cover everything from suitable tackle selection, tying a variety of effective rigs, and look at safely unhooking a Pike. We’ll put the theory into practice and try a variety of methods in areas of a lake most likely to hold Pike. I can’t guarantee we’ll catch a Pike but we can use simulations and video illustrations on the bankside so you get loads of tips to help you be a successful Pike angler.
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 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 fo 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 that you do catch. 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 will be asked to leave and no refund will be issued.
Fishing Tips and Videos
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Fishing News and Adventures
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