Fly Fishing Coaching & Guiding

My name is Dil, I have lived in Devon for over 25 years with my family. Like many anglers I caught the fishing bug early and vividly remember that first Stickleback darting around the ‘Walls’ ice cream tub. Fly fishing has always been an important part of my life and in earnest the last 20 years, I have enjoyed the challenging side of the sport and the beautiful locations it takes you. 

Over the years, I have enjoyed fishing all over the UK including the higher tarns and rivers in Cumbria, Wharfe in Yorkshire, many of Scotlands lochs and rivers, Welsh Wye and Elan Valley rivers many Reservoirs including Blagdon, Chew Valley, Claerwen, Draycote, Grafham, more local ones include Kennick, Fernworthy, Burrator and many more. 

Locally, I love to fish on the River Barle, Exe, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Otter, Tamar, Tone, Teign to name a few. I also enjoy exploring many of the other waters our South West has to offer. 

I was also fortunate to be a Controller throughout the 2014 Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships On Dartmoor which was fantastic to continue learning from others sharing their knowledge and experiences too.

I actively advocate and practice 'catch and release' for all Wild fish to protect our native wild stocks and environment.  

Finally, I do this because I love it!

Angling Trust Endorsed Fully Licensed, Insured, DBS, Safeguarding & Protecting Children Checked and a First Aider.

Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Angling (L1CCA)

Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling (L2CCA) 

Coaching Qualifications in Game Angling, Accredited by 1st 4 Sport UK.

WRT - River Water Tester

(ROFA) 

Topics: 

Rod, Reel and Line selection  

Casting - Overhead, Roll Cast, Single, Double Haul & Snake Roll

Stillwater Fly Selection 

Stillwater Trout Tactics

Stillwater Boating Day Fishing 

Stillwater Watercraft

Entomology Introduction

Fly Tying Introduction

Wet Fly Fishing

Dry Fly Fishing

Tenkara Fly Fishing

Short line, Long line Nymphing

Euro Nymphing 

River Fly Selection 

Riverbank Watercraft 

Winter Grayling

Wild Trout