Course Dates

1 Day River Course

The emphasis on this course is to help you to catch more fish on the river.  River fishing is one of the more complex forms of fly fishing so this course is the ideal way to ensure success on the river!  If you have been on one of our beginners courses and would like to take your fly fishing to the next level this course is ideal for you. The morning part of the course takes place on our casting ponds with the emphasis on improve your casting skills learing to single/double haul, mend line, jump roll. In the afternoon we move to the river and you will learn some river fishing skills - fishing with dry flies, nymphs, and wet flies

 A good level of casting is expected for this course. We would advise that if you are inexperienced that you take our beginners course prior to doing the river fly fishing course so that you have a good casting knowledge.

Includes - Course from 10 am to 4.00 pm, equipment, fishing permit and lunch.  Waders are not provided so please bring your own. 

Course Location

All our courses are held at our facility in Clonanav, Ballymacarbry Co Waterford - E91XY44.  Courses start at 10am and finish at 4.00pm

Lunch is provided at the casting ponds or on the river bank depending on which course you are on.

Please ensure to bring wet gear in case of rain.

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Why not join one of our fly fishing courses and enhance your fly fishing. Learn to fly fish the easy way with structured courses to help you to gain the most out of your fishing!

During the fishing season Clonanav hosts a number of structured fly fishing schools which cater for both beginners and improvers. The courses are designed to make learing the art of fly fishing fun and easy. The schools have been featured on many TV programmes both in Ireland and the UK. NEW are running Spey/Salmon Courses which are ideal for getting into salmon fishing or improving your technique.

Irelands' No 1 Fly Fishing School with first class facilities:

• Specifically designed beginners lakes - now with new casting platforms
• All equipment provided for course
• Digital Video recorded fly casting lessons
• Drying/Rod room
• Private fisheries - All permits available from us
• Fly fishing shop
• Approved instruction

Booking Details

Courses can be booked online or calling us. All courses must be paid for in advance.  

Cancellations must be at least 21 days prior to course to give us an opportunity to fill the space. Cancellations after this time will mean loss of course fees.