River Skjern represents some of the most genuine salmon fishing found

in Denmark - a classic salmon river. There is ample room for all and

literally hundres of pools to fish where chances of getting a salmon on

the hook is present. The river changes between flat meadows with easy

access for fishing the fly and more swift currents that is somewhat more

demanding to fish. Each year salmon of 10 kg or more are caught in the

river and with each cast of the fly the chances of getting a fish above 20 kg

is at hand. The record for river Skjern is a giant salmon of 26,5 kg taken

in spring 1954 on a Devon spinner....

This course is aimed at giving the beginning flyfisher an introduction

to fly fishing - its methods, tactics, choice of flies etc. and to introduce

participants to a classic Danish salmon river and its beats. Generally 

the lessons lasts 3 hours each with individual guiding for participants. 

(in english or german). The contents of this 5 day fly fishing course are :

 [ Day 1: 10.00 am - Briefing at the hotel about fishing, practicalities etc.]

   14.00 pm - First lessons by the river

w traditional overhead casts w mending techniques w pull/double pull w

 [ Day 2:  09.30 AM  Second lesson by the river  ]

w getting the flow  w intake  w  floating/sinking techniques w riffling hitch w

 [ Day 3:  09.30 am - Third lesson by the river ]

 The places to fish depends to some extent

w the switch cast  w on techniques when fish rises to the fly w fly tying w

 where salmons are located in the river. You

   14.00 am - 18.00 Visit to the Danish Centre for the Wild Salmon

 will be introduced to various beats differing

 in the way you fish them and their natural

 [ Day 4: 09.30 - Fourth lesson by the river ]

 characteristics in order to give you the most

w spey casting w fly fishing tactics during the season w which flies to use w

 comprehensive introduction to fly fishing...

   20.00 am Dinner with wine tasting programme (ecological reds & whites) 

 [ Day 5: 09.30 am - Fifth lesson by the river ]

w On fighting techniques w landing the fish w summing up/conclusions

 You will most likely bring your own fishing

 equipment. If not you can rent the various

w The last day of the course we will meet at a small farewell reception and

 gears used through REDTAG. We supply

    you will be awarded a diploma for attending the course...

 you with a list where you can pick out the

 rods etc. to be rented.

The Hotel is situated near the places we fish and all transportation is

provided for. We try to find facilities that are certified according to

environmental standards (Green Key) and though not easy it is our aim

that in due time all of our suppliers of services will be certfied according

to either such standards or our own environmental standards.

Meals are included and picknicks arranged for to be taken with you to

the river. One night the chef de cuisine will serve the ultimate fish dishes

that makes the angels sing! With this dinner we will have the opportunity

to the Danish Center for the Wild salmon with guidance and information

about the atlantic salmon, a night with a wine tasting programme offerering

excellent organically grown wines as well as a course certificate.  Drinks/

provided for by arrangement with the participants.

      Price: EUR 1090,-

     "We welcomes you to the Danish world of fly fishing and invites you to come

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