The following talks and presentations are
given by Stuart Crofts; they are aimed at fly-fishing clubs, syndicates,
fly-tying groups and any other interested societies. For up-to-date information
on availability and costs please contact Stuart via email at:
talks@pennineflyfishingguides.co.uk
OR
TELEPHONE
01226
766940
LIFE THROUGH THE EYE OF A FISH
A thought provoking
evening in two parts illustrated with slides. In part one Stuart looks at how
it is believed fish see in their aquatic world and how they probably see flies,
our tackle and even us – the angler. In part two he takes a closer look at some
of the natural food the fish are likely to come across in the rivers and
streams we fish and again give a “fishes-eye” view of these.
A RIVER ANGLERS YEAR
This slide
presentation takes you through a typical year in the life of a river
fly-fisher, seeing the seasons come and go along with them the ever changing
diet of the fish. Stuart takes a critical look at the food the fish eat and how
we, as anglers, can adapt our techniques and tackle to make the most of each
and every part of the river angler’s year.
SEX INSECTS AND
FLY-FISHING
A two-part slide
presentation based on river fly-fishing and how we can all improve our catch
rate by having a little extra knowledge on the habits of the natural food that
trout and grayling feed on. In part one Stuart looks in detail at how different
types of insects and their life-cycles can make them more or less vulnerable to
the fish. In part two Stuart gives you further evidence on the actual food on
which the fish feed and how this varies with both of time of year and time of
day.
THE MAGIC &
MYSTERY OF EMERGENCE
Nature
is full of magic and mystery and this is the result of many years of study. In
this slide-illustrated presentation Stuart will talk through and show in close
up details how some of the most interesting insects to the fly-fisherman
transform from nymphs to winged adults. This presentation has gone down well
with many groups not just fishermen and promises to show aspects of nature you
will never have seen before.
INTERACTIVE FISHING
PRESENTATION
A new venture and one
that appears to be going down quite well! It is based simply on how to improve
your fly-fishing. Audience participation and feedback is key for this
presentation to work, therefore Stuart needs a good enthusiastic audience. On
evenings like this we all learn from each other and it may even lead to us all catching a few more fish!
FLY-TYING EVENINGS
Stuart is a very
practical fly-dresser and has developed some novel and relatively simple fly
patterns that represent food items found commonly inside fish caught on rivers.
During these evenings Stuart will tie some of these flies and talk on how best
to use them.
ENTOMOLOGY
WORKSHOPS (bug hunting days!)
The various bugs and
beasties that live in our rivers & streams (that make up the natural diet
of the fish we are trying to catch) fascinate most fly-fishermen. During these basic entomology all day workshops Stuart will come to
your local river fishery to take samples of these creatures that are then
examined by everyone to see what there is. Stuart will bring along all the
sampling equipment and insect identification keys. All you need to supply is a
sample area of a river and a base to return to (such as a village hall or the
back room of a pub) where the catch can be studied in comfort. Groups of six to
ten are ideal for this type of day with late spring and early summer being the
ideal times to sample a river.
ENTOMOLOGY DAYS (more bug hunting!)
These are based on
the Entomology Workshops described above but are on a one-to-one level with
Stuart. He will go with you to your local river and look with you at what is in
it. He will supply all the equipment to catch and hopefully identify what you
have. These days can be tailor made to your requirements and perhaps combined
with a “guided” fishing day on some other river, give him a call to discuss
your requirements.