Instructors 

The Instructor Andrew Ryan is an FFF Master and APGAI qualified instructor, which are the highest casting instruction qualifications in the world. Andrew has been instructing at Clonanav since 1992 and is widely recognised as an expert on dry fly fishing in Ireland and he has also instructed in Spain, Argentina and the USA

Jason O'Riordan

Jason joined the Clonanav team in 2004. He specializes in salmon and sea trout fishing but is also a keen trout angler. He is an FFF CI instructor and is also a member of the Hardy Academy.

He has a wealth of knowledge on salmon, sea trout and salt water fishing for bass, pollack, and mullet etc. He is a third generation fly dresser and even the most experienced of anglers will have something to learn from him.

Courses for 2011

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 for 2010 we 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
• Course notebook provided

Beginners

Beginners are most welcome and will learn to fly fish the easy way. At our school you
will learn to set up your tackle correctly, cast competently, learn which flies to use 
and much more! With a little bit of luck you might even catch a fish!

The initial tuition commences in the centre where you are given a presentation on tackle set up fishing techniques, knots, flies and much of the theory involved. Casting then begins on our casting ponds where the basics in casting fly are practiced. Our specially designed lakes are ideal for this as you have plenty of space to learn the basic casting stroke. You will have an excellent opportunity to observe and catch fish here. In the begginers class you will learn to overhead cast, roll cast, and shoot some line.

Much of the casting is video recorded and played back so you can see faults. In the afternoon techniques on casting fish are taught ie dry fly, wet fly, nymph and you will be given the opportunity to practice your casting and hopefully catch a fish!

On our 2 day courses the second day is dedicated to learing to fish on a river, you will learn to wade, cast upstream, fish various techniques that work all year. The morning begins with a presentation on fishing strategy, casting techniques and fly choice. Then we move to the river where time is spent perfecting casting on a river as this varies from our casting ponds. Then we will demonstrate some basic techniques and also some more advanced techniques that will ensure success in most rivers in Ireland and abroad.

Experienced

Casting Clinics

Many experienced anglers may just wish to book a few hours of casting lesson to help improve their casting technique, get more distance, or just catch more fish. This is usually booked on an hourly basis and a DV camcorder is used to record the lesson. The cost is €70 per hour and early booking is essential.

Dates for Courses 2011

1 Day Beginners Course 

Our 1 day course is ideally suited to those who have never fly fished before and would like an introduction to 
the sport. On the course you will learn - casting, tackle setup, how to choose correct tackle, safety, fishing 
techniques, and knots. 1 day courses commence at 10 am and finish at 5 pm.