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.
2022 Season Dates
Family Fishing - April 16th
Lesson Summary
- Book Now – Book on Eventbrite
- Cost – £5 per session
- Duration – 45 minutes
- Number of spaces– Up to five 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.
School's Out Fishing - April 29th
Lesson Summary
- Book Now – FULLY BOOKED
- Cost – £5 per session
- Duration – 90 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 90 minute sessions are a brief introduction where we aim to help everyone catch their first fish. In groups of up to six 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.
Fishing for Your Well-Being - June 7th
Lesson Summary
- Book Now – Book on Eventbrite
- Cost – £5 per person
- Duration – 6 – 7:30pm
- Number of spaces– Up to five 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
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.
Fishing for Your Well-Being - June 21st
Lesson Summary
- Book Now – Book on Eventbrite
- Cost – £5 per person
- Duration – 6 – 7:30pm
- Number of spaces– Up to five 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
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 - August 20th
Lesson Summary
- Book Now – Book on Eventbrite
- Cost – £5 per session
- Duration – 45 minutes
- Number of spaces– Up to five 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.
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 through the Eventbrite booking platform.
Cancellations
If the weather conditions look really poor for either fishing outcomes or 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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