Bronte Fly Fishing School / Camp -
Notes for intending students
BRONTE FLY FISHING SCHOOL
(Registered name of the Devonport Fly Fishing Club Inc)
P.O. Box 956, Devonport 7310
9th - 14th January 2010
The course commences at 2:00PM Sunday, January 9th, 2010 and
will end at approximately 11:00AM Friday, January 14th and is
held at Hut Bay, Bronte Lagoon (see map attached). Attendees are
requested to be on site with sufficient time to set up their
camp sites prior to 2:00PM on the 10th; you are welcome to
arrive on Saturday 8th January if you so wish.
Participants are also requested to collect their course
registration packs from the main marquee between 12:00PM and
1:30PM on the Sunday.
The opening sessions are extremely important as necessary safety
information is communicated. Any first time camp attendee will
need to be briefed separately if they miss this session. If you
cannot make it in time for this, please inform us so we can make
the necessary arrangements.
The Basic course is designed for the beginner and the
Intermediate will benefit the more experienced angler.
All attendees should note that a BBQ (BYO food and drinks etc)
will be held on the evening of Sunday 9th. The Club will
provide a barbecue to for cooking purposes. The prime purpose of
the BBQ is to provide a social atmosphere to enable all
attendees to mingle and get to know each other. Consequently,
everyone is urged to attend.
Closing date for enrolments: 20th December 2010.
Course Subjects Covered:
Safety Fly Construction / Tying Demonstration
Casting Theory Entomology
Casting Practical Tackle Selection
Knot Tying Reading Lakes
Leader & Tippet Construction Stream craft
A formal syllabus/timetable will be handed out as part of the
course registration pack but we have enclosed a sample syllabus
with this letter. As this is a sample only and subject to
change, there is NO need to bring it with you. From the
syllabus, you will see that formal activities commence at 9:00AM
(apart from Thursday which commences at 8:30AM) and run until
5:00PM daily with rest periods throughout the day. Your
co-operation in making sure you are on time for sessions is
requested; the days are full and need to run to the schedule to
ensure we are able to adequately cover the course content.
It is recommended that each student bring a comfortable fold up
chair for use at meetings and theory components of the course
and possibly some note taking material; though some sections
have corresponding handouts.
It must be stressed that this school is a tutorial event and
that it is not a fishing expedition. On saying this, there are
normally fishing periods most days. Every effort will be made to
ensure that novices get the opportunity to go fishing with more
experienced anglers during the camp. There are also ample
opportunities to go fishing before and after the day’s formal
activities.
We have also enclosed a glossary of some of the terms which are
likely to be used during the course to enable you to familiarise
yourself with them prior to commencement of the course. It is
recommended that you DO bring the glossary with you.
Personal Requirements
A current Tasmanian Fishing License
You must hold a current Tasmanian Inland Recreational Fishing
License unless you are under 14 years of age. More than 120
agents sell or renew Angling Licenses around Tasmania, including
major fishing tackle and sports stores and all Service Tasmania
shops; they are NOT available at the Fly Fishing School. They
are, however, available at the Bronte Park shop.
You can now buy a License or renew your existing full season
License (using your renewal form) on line, and you can purchase
a replacement License or change details on an angling License.
Rod, Reel, Floating Line, Fishing Tackle
(NB: if you are a complete novice it might be to your advantage
to borrow a rod if possible or purchase a balanced outfit from a
reputable tackle shop, probably something in the 6 weight, 9ft.
category) as rod and tackle selection are part of the course and
will help you understand rod sizes and uses.
Flies and Fly Containers
If you are unsure of what flies are needed, high quality flies
are available for purchase at the school.
(N.B. Please ensure all flies are packed so wings and hackles
aren't crushed.)
Waders and Belt (The belt is an essential
safely item and all students must have one)
Broad Brimmed Hat
Polarized Sunglasses
Eye protection is required for casting practice.
Vest (Optional)
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
And if you are confident in its use, a Landing Net
Personal
Each student is required to be totally self sufficient, if
camping on site supply their own tent/caravan/sleeping
requirements, cooking utensils, food, etc.
The club supplies 2 portaloos and a large gas barbecue available
for cooking purposes. You will be responsible for keeping your
own site litter free. You will be supplied with 2 garbage bags
to put your rubbish in and you are required to remove all your
own rubbish. There is a tip site in Bronte Park; unfortunately,
it is only open between 9:00AM and 12 noon on the Wednesday.
Water (for cooking and personal hygiene purposes) will be
delivered to camp sites twice daily (approx 8:30AM and 5:00PM).
It is NOT suitable for drinking unless it has been boiled.
It will be a fuel stove only camp, no cooking or camp fires (gas
appliances are permitted).
Showers are available at the Bronte Park Caravan Park at a cost
of $5.00 per person. In addition a refundable key deposit of
$20.00 will be required per group. Fees are payable at The
Bronte Park Chalet reception desk.
It is imperative that you bring enough clothing to cover all
weather extremes (include your thermals and cold weather gear).
Good quality wet weather gear is a must.
Tentage
If you are using tentage for your accommodation, it is
recommended that you have a “Four Season Tent” as conditions can
become very wet and cold as well as the other extreme of very
hot and windy
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEVONPORT FLY FISHING CLUB'S POLICY
IS THAT NO ONE CAMPS UNDER THE TREES. THOSE DOING SO, DO SO
ENTIRELY AT THEIR OWN RISK.
The school has a family feel, so excessive alcohol consumption
and loutish behaviour will not be accepted or tolerated.
N.B. You will be camping on Private Property by agreement with
the landowner and the Club so you will have to follow all
instructions from Camp Supervisors. It is a stipulation of the
land owner that camp fires are not permitted so your compliance
is requested.
Emergency Contact Numbers
Attendees are advised that, at this point in time, only Telstra
NextG mobile coverage is available at the camp site. Closer to
the event, you will be given two or three
numbers which you may leave with family members to use as contact numbers in case
of emergency
"The great charm of fly-fishing is that we are always
learning." - Theodore Gordon
Devonport
Fly Fishing Club Inc.