FlyFishing Courses

Casting courses

Anyone can learn the art of fly fishing.

It’s essential to master the right casting techniques from the very beginning. Mistakes made early on can be difficult to correct later.

To help with this, we record your casting techniques on video and, if necessary, optimise them on the spot.

Appointments are scheduled individually to suit your needs.

To ensure the best possible coaching, we limit our casting courses to a maximum of 4 participants.

If you don’t have your own equipment, we’ll provide everything you need for the course.

We’re also happy to give you independent advice on purchasing the right gear – without ties to any dealers.

Private Course 1 (beginners)

This introductory course is for anyone who wants to learn fly fishing with a single-handed rod. The course is split evenly into 50% theory and 50% practice.


Duration: 8 hours (appointments by arrangement)

Included:

  • Course documentation
  • beverages
  • lunch

Cost: CHF 350.- per person

Course location: after arrangement

priorities:

  • Safety

  • Equipment & material science

  • Compilation of materials (cords, leaders, knots)

  • Dry exercises of the basic throws

  • Video accompaniment for error optimization

Private Course 2 (advanced)

This follow-up to Course 1 is for those who already have some experience with a single-handed fly rod and want to further develop their skills.

The course takes place in the Zurich area and is divided into 30% theory and 70% practice.


Duration: 8 hours (appointments by arrangement)

Included:

  • Course documentation
  • beverages
  • lunch

Cost: CHF 350.- per person

Course location: after arrangement

priorities:

  • Safety

  • Entomology (insect science, imitations & fly selection)

  • Double move (distance throw)

  • Water & trick throws

  • Video accompaniment for error optimization

Private Course 3 (practice on the water)

This course is for fly fishers who want to set their own focus in both theory and practice.


Duration: 8 hours (appointments by arrangement)

Included:

  • Course documentation
  • beverages
  • lunch

Cost: CHF 350.- per person

Course location: after arrangement

priorities:

  • Coaching for exams

  • Successful with fish: spotting & analysis on the water

  • Preparation for fishing abroad

  • Offering techniques (presentation) & management of different types of flies

  • Tips & Tricks

Fly tying courses

Catch a fario with the fly you tied yourself? – The mark of a perfect fly fisher!

Bought a fly but can’t see it on the water? No problem – we’ll show you how to add a visual aid.

Fly tying is not magic, and we’ll show you exactly how it’s done. We demonstrate the most common techniques as well as unique methods we’ve developed ourselves. Together, we tie flies ready for immediate use in the surrounding waters and explain the entomological basics that every fly fisher should know.

Appointments are scheduled individually to suit your needs.

To ensure the best possible service, we limit our tying courses to a maximum of 4 participants (classic salmon flies are taught in private lessons).

If you don’t have your own equipment, we’ll provide it for you.

We’re also happy to give you independent advice on purchasing suitable gear – with no ties to any dealers.

Course 1 (beginners)

This basic course is for anyone interested in learning the art of fly tying and eager to outsmart fish with flies they have tied themselves.


Duration: 5 hours (appointments by arrangement)

Included:

  • Binding material
  • Beverages
  • Snacks

Cost: CHF 220.- per person

priorities:

  • Area of ​​application of the tools

  • Materials science

  • Entomology (insect science) & imitations

  • Tying catchy dry fly & nymph patterns

Course 2 (advanced)

An intensive follow-up course for those with some fly tying experience who have already mastered the basic techniques.

The course begins with an overview of the different types of flies – dry flies, nymphs, wet flies, and streamers. Participants will learn about their natural counterparts in various stages of development, from larvae to dead insects.

Building on this knowledge, we create realistic imitations designed to convince even the most cautious fish. Patterns range from the most delicate nymphs to large pike streamers.


Duration: 5 hours (appointments by arrangement)

Included:

  • Binding material
  • Beverages
  • Snacks

Cost: CHF 250.- per person

priorities:

  • Nymph

  • Dry flies

  • Streamers

  • Advanced entomology (insect science) & imitations

Special courses

From time to time, we offer special courses in cooperation with well-known figures from the fly tying scene.

If you’re interested, please get in touch with us.

Possible offers are:

  • Salmon flies (daily course)

  • Realistic flies (2 day tying course in Italy at…)

  • Pike & perch streamer

  • Articulated streamer

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