Learn both Beginner and Advanced Techniques
Treat Yourself to a real chance of catching a salmon
Non Residential Improvers course on the River Spey with Ian Gordon 2026
Playing a Salmon using Greenheart rod on the River Spey
Discover the ultimate salmon fishing lessons with Ian Gordon on the River Spey. This bespoke course is tailored for all skill levels, providing expert guidance in casting techniques and fishing strategies. Whether you're a seasoned angler or looking to refine your skills, our lessons offer a comprehensive approach to mastering the art of salmon fishing. With a focus on individual progress and hands-on experience, you'll leave with enhanced knowledge and confidence. Join us and transform your fishing adventures!
Dates for 2027 Improvers Courses -
Castle Grant Beat 2
Dates in 2026
12th - 14th Apri x 6 rods - Sold Out to Regulars
15th - 17th April x 6 Rods - Sold Out to Regulars
19th - 21st April x 6 Rods - Sold Out to Regulars
22nd - 24th April x 6 Rods - Sold Out to Regulars
Due to extreme high I Have plans to add another course and dates please watch this space for details.
The Course
This course is aimed at people who have fished for some time and feel they are not getting the best from their equipment, knowledge or fishing in general.
This improvers course focuses very much on the individual and fishing as well as casting. We also introduce sinking lines at this stage.
• Single Spey Cast with Sink Tip.
• Double Spey Cast.
• Circle C
• Snake Roll
No matter how experienced, this course is designed to focus on casting and fishing, utilising Ian’s wide knowledge of both and covering tactics that will make you a better Salmon and Sea Trout Angler as well as a proficient caster.
• Casting off the opposite shoulder - Why?
• The principles of casting with sunk lines and sink tips. Tactics - Why?
• Teaching you to Fault Find.
• How to fish a typical pool with the floating line.
• Lunch at the hut.
• Hooking, Playing, and Landing fish – The theory!
• Instruction and practice followed by a couple of hours of actual fishing in order to be able to relax and practice the techniques learned during the day.
• Knots, How to tie flies and leaders.
• Those Casting and Fishing courses include casting/fishing/tackle theory with questions and answers. Although light-hearted, those sessions I find invaluable in the overall development of individual understanding.
The bespoke fishing packages are designed to suit individual requirements and expectations.
Any prices quoted do not include accommodation.
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