Beginner Workshops

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Beginner Workshops

Join a small group of budding fly fishers for a comprehensive two-day workshop that will gain you express entry into the sport and cut years from the learning process. We take you through all that you need to know, removing the superfluous, and focusing on only the most important aspects.

Everything from gear to knots, insects to trout behaviour, casting to fishing techniques; will be explained and demonstrated in a practical way.

This is no stuffy workshop comprised of boring lectures. We keep things interesting with the focus on delivering the necessary information in a relaxed environment.

The workshop commences at 9.30 am on a Saturday (see scheduled dates below) in  Alexandra, and concludes at 5.25 pm the following afternoon. We provide all of the gear including flies, rods, waders; as well as drinking water, course notes and all instruction.

All you need to bring is appropriate clothing for the weather, a hat, a belt, a pair of sunglasses and a willingness to learn and have fun.

Everyone is welcome to participate regardless of age and/or experience level. While this is a beginner’s workshop in name, intermediate fly fishers would also benefit from completing this course.

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WHAT’S COVERED

• Fly casting.
• Gear.
• Knots.
• Trout biology and behaviour.
• Anatomy of a trout stream. Reading the water.
• Entomology.
• Fly selection.
• Line Management.
• Stalking.
• Streamcraft / fishing techniques and methods.
• Hooking, playing, landing and releasing fish.
• Etiquette and river safety.
• Selection of gear.

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This workshop is a great way to get a firm grounding in the sport. Our aim is to take you from total novice, to competent amateur in a single weekend. You will be capable of independent progress upon completion of the workshop; having gained a good grasp of casting and how to find and fool trout with a fly in the wild.

For those wanting to take their newly acquired skills to the next level, we offer a discounted full day of 1:1 streamcraft instruction on the Monday.

Further to this, help is only a phone call away, as we are always here to answer any questions that arise in the future. We have been in business since 1994 and are always available to assist.

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PRICE:

$490 per person for the 2 Day Course. Price includes all tuition, course notes, flies, use of any gear and drinking water both days. Accommodation is not included in the price but we can assist you to find suitable lodging in the area. A list of recommended places is sent out to everyone who books.

All of our instructors are professionals who guide full-time. With more than 200 years of combined fly fishing experience between us, we will be able to get you up and running in the shortest time possible.

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KEY REASONS why you should learn to fly fish with us:

* only $490 per person for the 2 Day Workshop!!

* our instructors are full time professionals who teach fly fishing every single day

* we have some of the best trout streams in the country within a short drive

* GVFFC has been teaching fly fishing full time since 1994 and offfer ongoing learning to develop your knowledge and skills.

* we have taught thousands of people to fly fish over the years. We can teach you too!

* we have excellent beginner combos starting at $450 – these are good quality, ‘ready to fish’ rod / reel / line package and are available for purchase every day of the year.

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Can’t find a suitable date for a our beginner’s workshop?

Never mind. We conduct private sessions for individuals or groups every day of the year, at the normal teaching/guiding rate. If you can arrange a small group of friends (minimum 6), we will run the two day workshop at the same rate on any days of your choosing!

This workshop is also popular with couples with some wonderful homes available to rent if you’d like to make it a weekend away with a group of friends and/or partners.

Please view our price list by clicking here or phone us on 03 5773 2513 for more information.

Please note the Cancellation Policy before making a booking. ;-) Due to the heavily discounted price of our workshops, payment in full is required at the time of booking.

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UPCOMING GROUP WORKSHOP DATES

* Please note: you can still get a private lesson on most of the dates listed below as booked out. Workshops can be run on arrangement (weekdays and weekends) if you can pull together a group of five or more participants.

MONTH	DATE	SPOTS
2023 DATES
FEB	SAT 4 – SUN 5	YES
FEB	SAT 11 – SUN 12	NO
FEB	SAT 18 – SUN 19	NO
FEB	SAT 25 – SUN 26	NO
MAR	SAT 4 – SUN 5	NO
MAR	SAT 11 – SUN 12	NO
MAR	SAT 18 – SUN 19	YES
MAR	SAT  25 – SUN 26	YES
APR	SAT 1 – SUN 2	YES
APR	SAT 8 – SUN 9	YES
APR	SAT 15 – SUN 16	YES
APR	SAT 22 – SUN 23	YES
APR	SAT 29 – SUN 30	YES
MAY	SAT 6 – SUN 7	YES
MAY	SAT 13 – SUN 14	YES
MAY	SAT 20 – SUN 21	YES
MAY	SAT 27 – SUN 28	YES
JUN	SAT 3 – SUN 4	YES
JUN	SAT 10 – SUN 11	YES

SEP	SAT 2 – SUN 3	YES
SEP	SAT 9 – SUN 10	YES
SEP	SAT 16 – SUN 17	YES
SEP	SAT 17 – SUN 24	YES
SEP	SAT 30 – SUN 1	YES
OCT	SAT 7 – SUN 8	YES
OCT	SAT 14 – SUN 15	YES
OCT	SAT 21 – SUN 22	YES
OCT	SAT 28 – SUN 29	YES
NOV	SAT 4 – SUN 5	YES
NOV	SAT 11 – SUN 12	YES
NOV	SAT 18 – SUN 19	YES
NOV	SAT 25 – SUN 26	YES
DEC	SAT 2 – SUN 3	YES
DEC	SAT 9 – SUN 10	YES
DEC	SAT 16 – SUN 17	YES

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We run Australia’s most comprehensive fly fishing guide service with everything from beginner lessons to the tuition of advanced specialist techniques; all the way through to drift boat fly fishing and adventures to the South Island of New Zealand, Montana (USA) and Patagonia (Argentina).

We are available to speak from 8am – 10pm every day of the week, and are always here to help you on your fly fishing journey.

Phone 03 5773 2513 book or learn more.

 

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The completion of this course will open up the door to world of fly fishing opportunites with follow-on services and a multitude of trips for those keen to explore.

MONTANA

 

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NEW ZEALAND

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GOULBURN RIVER DRIFT BOAT TRIPS

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