Bronte Fly Fishing School/Camp -
Intermediate Program
In 2001, a modified program was introduced for second year (and
onwards) returnees. It is also designed for those who have been
fishing for several years and would like to improve their basic
technique and gain increased knowledge by exchanging experiences
with their peers.
Some of the agenda items involve revision of casting from the
first year course but it also includes a number of trips to
other locations to put the techniques learned into practice. It
concentrates more on fishing time rather than group instruction.
Finally, attendees travel to places such as the Derwent River
below St Clair Lagoon to practice stream craft and also to
Little Pine Lagoon to practice lake techniques. The same
locations may not be used in coming years but the course will
follow similar lines.
1. WATER SAFETY AND BUSH HAZARDS AWARENESS
Revision of first year
Wading safely (including demonstration)
2. CASTING TECHNIQUES
Analysis of the casting stroke (revision of previous year) and
advanced casting
(Includes travel to other sites for practical application of
techniques)
Double Hauling and distance casting practice.
3. POLAROIDING
Weather conditions
Polaroiding techniques including practical session(s)
4. FISHING MULTIPLE FLIES
How to fish more than one fly
What patterns to use together
How to set up
How to fish them
When to use multiple flies
5.FLY SELECTION
Revision on:
What flies to use
What do they look like
How to fish them
6. FORUM
Informal discussion with Instructor panel on any topics students
feel free to bring up.
7. OTHER TOPICS
Attendees are free to attend any of the first year sessions
(entomology, fly tying, knot tying etc) that they may wish to
revise further.
8. FISHING SESSIONS
Opportunities to go fishing and to fish with other students
and/or instructors.
Devonport
Fly Fishing Club Inc.