Get Fishing with Fly Tying sessions in Holcot, Northampton NN6 9SP
Get Fishing events are fun, friendly and safe fishing sessions for families and all abilities
This Get Fishing event is for fly tying sessions in Northampton run by the Northampton Fly Dressers Guild to show everyone how to tie fishing flies – this is for all ability levels from beginner up to intermediate level.
Fly tying is the way of making fishing flies mostly used to catch trout, salmon and grayling in rivers and lakes as well as some predator and sea fish.
Run by the Northampton Fly Dressers Guild these are a fun, enthusiastic group of fly anglers who also get together to help each other tie fishing flies
The Northampton Fly Dressers Guild offer you:
- Social fly tying in an attractive village pub near Pitsford Water
- Tuition with fly fishing and casting for beginners to intermediate level
The group meet on the first and third Thursday evening of the month and each session focuses on tying one particular type of fly, depending on what interests the group have. Check their Facebook for dates and details: https://www.facebook.com/northamptonflytying
IMPORTANT Booking Information: You MUST book using the booking link details on this page – see below – before attending this event. The link will let you know about time-slots and booking-in procedures which follow Covid-19 guidelines. Walk-ons will not be accepted. If you can no longer attend, please message The Northampton Fly Dressers Guild on their Facebook page (see link above) to allow someone else to fill the spacet.
Cost: Completely FREE but if you would like to come to join in regularly, you’ll need to join the UK Fly Dressers Guild.
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue: The White Swan, Main St, Holcot, NN6 9SP
Type of Fishing: Fly tying
Perfect for: Families and kids of all ages and experience levels. People under the age of 18, or vulnerable people under 21 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Disability information: Volunteers and coaches at Get Fishing events are provided with essential best practice guidance on working with and planning events for disabled and mobility impaired people. Please check with the venue contact about the facilities available.
Covid-19 Guidelines: If you have Covid-19 symptoms, please do not attend. Only pre-booked attendees can attend this event. Social distancing measures will be in place and all equipment will be cleaned in between sessions. Please see latest Government guidelines here.
1] BOOKING LINK:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-fly-tying-taster-session-tickets-310383634807
2] VENUE CONTACT
The White Swan Public House, Holcot Main Street, Holcot NN6 9SP
01604 781 263
3] ANGLING TRUST CONTACT
James Roche
Angling Development Manager (North & East)
Angling Trust
07791 786 251
[email protected]
The Get Fishing campaign to get more people fishing more often is funded by the Environment Agency from fishing licence income as part of the National Angling Strategic Services contract with the Angling Trust, and Sport England. Fishing licences for juniors under the age of 17 are free, but you still need to register and receive a licence in order to go fishing.