The Foundation Courses are ideal for novices or anyone returning to fly fishing after a break. The Courses are run at our fly fishing school on Saturdays from April to October (see below for dates), all the equipment is provided and group sizes are kept small (four pupils) to ensure maximum individual coaching.

This is a very practical course, where we aim to get a rod in your hand and fishing with confidence in the shortest time possible. Here is a brief, but far from exhaustive list, of the topics that will be covered:

• Selecting the right tackle
• Tackling up
• Casting; overhead, roll cast and shooting the line
• Fly lines, knots and tippets
• Flies and fly selection
• Hooking and landing a fish

Price per person for a full day (9.30am-5.30pm) to include all fishing charges, tuition, licence and tackle.

If a full day is more than you want or if you just have a fancy trying your hand at fly fishing this might just be ideal for you.

Run along the same lines as the Foundation Course this is an opportunity to spend a morning or afternoon under the guidance of a patient instructor with all the tackle provided.

The Taster days are run on a variety dates from April to October. Check the web site for the latest availability.

Price includes all fishing charges, tuition, licence and tackle. 9.30am – 1.00pm or 2.00pm - 5.30pm

As a Guide and Instructor, one of the questions I am most often asked is whether river fishing is more difficult than lake fishing. My answer, put quite simply is, “No, but it is distinctly different and you will need to adapt your strategies and techniques”. So, that in a nutshell is what this introductory day is all about.

We take the skills you have learnt on stillwater and adapt them to defeat the considerably wilier river trout. You will alter your casting, rig your rod and line differently, have a whole new boxful of flies, be more observant of fly hatches and take your cue from the prevailing weather conditions

Price is per person for a full day (9.30am-5.30pm) to include all fishing charges, tuition, licence and tackle.

For those who prefer individual coaching, our instructors are available by the day.

The coaching will be at our fly fishing school at Nether Wallop Mill, on any date to suit, mid-week or weekend.

A private lesson may be shared with a friend of colleague for a small extra charge.

All tackle is provided.

Prices are for a full day (9.30am-5.30pm) to include all fishing charges, tuition, licence and tackle. £75 for each additional person.

The Father & Son Day at Nether Wallop Mill is a wonderful way to share the magic of fly fishing and capture that first ever trout.

You will be taught by one of our patient and helpful instructors, with exclusive use of The Mill and the instructor for the day. We break up the day to make it interesting; some casting practice, some pond dipping, some fly tying and of course plenty of fish catching! It is not a rigid schedule so we adapt along the way. Our simple aim is to make it fun, informative and fire the enthusiasm for many future fishing trips in the years to come.

Price includes all fishing charges, tuition, licence and tackle.

A fishing day is a great way of getting the family together to share the excitement of a new sport in the young and re-ignite the passion in others.

The Family Day package gives total flexibility as you can mix the number of adults and children to suit your party. You have the exclusive use of our private fishery at Nether Wallop Mill, which has a fully equipped Fishing Lodge, which can also be used by non-fishing members of the family to relax.

And to make it all happen, and make sure you hook a few fish for the lunchtime barbeque, you have a dedicated and patient instructor for the day, with all the tackle and equipment provided.

We don’t have a strict minimum age as such but as general rule I have found that children from around eight years and upwards get the best from this day. Nether Wallop Mill is open April to October, with the Family Day available week days, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Price is for a full day (9.30am-5.30pm) to include all fishing charges, tuition, licence and tackle.

This is a great way to celebrate a birthday for a group of children with all the fun of fishing on the trout lake at Nether Wallop Mill.

The instructor will take everyone through the basics, provide the tackle and then have the group on the water and catching fish in no time at all. The thatched fishing cabin beside the lake is included in the package, which has full kitchen, dining area and facilities, so bring your own party food.

The season runs from April to October; dates by arrangement. Half terms and school holidays are particularly popular so booking well in advance is advised.

Price for a half day of 4 hours to include all fishing charges, private instructor, licences and tackle with exclusive use of Nether Wallop Mill. Times by arrangement. Extra children £45/head to a maximum group of 12. One (non-fishing) adult must be in attendance at all times. Full kitchen facilities and BBQ provided for self-catering. NB: Children must be 8-16 years of age.

Tony King is an experienced salmon fisherman and an accomplished Spey caster who has guided in Scotland and Norway.

Spey casting is one of the most pleasurable ways of fishing; the rhythmic motion that pushes your line across a glistening salmon river again and again, with the long rod that lets you mend the line to ‘fish’ the water, is hypnotic.

Although you are handling a big rod, as long as 15ft with lines up to 10 weight, once you have mastered the rudiments of the Spey cast it is amazing how effortless it becomes.

Prices are for a full day (9.30am-5.30pm) to include tuition and tackle.

Saltwater fly fishing is a demanding activity; often as not you will be casting directly into the wind with a stiff rod and dealing with a heavy fly in an unfamiliar environment. Being prepared for these challenges is what our two options are all about.

Rocky coastline day

In this introduction to fishing along a rocky coastline you will fish in varying depths of water and be shown how to identify potential fish holding areas and features.

Prices are for a full day to include all tuition and tackle. NB Clients must provide own chest waders.