RESIDENTIAL CASTING COURSES
We offer Residential Casting and Fishing Courses on both the river Spey and River Deveron
Inverallen House [Castle Grant, River Spey] 18th - 23rd March
Our Residential Casting and fishing courses provide our clients with a unique highland experience like no other.
Those three day Salmon Fishing experiences, fully hosted by Ian Gordon, combine learning to cast and fish with Ian's intimate knowledge of everything that is Speyside. From the history of fly fishing to the region's strong links with the whisky industry, enjoy a cultural and historical experience in the company of one of Scotland's most knowledgeable salmon fishing guides and racontours.
Enjoy a casting and fishing experience on all of the Castle Grant Fishing in the most beautiful private surroundings - After a nice day on the River Spey, relax with Ian over a dram in the comfort of Inverallen house, talking tackle, technique or fishing. or simply soak up the highland culture listening to stories of big salmon caught and lost. Ian will keep you entertained over the 3 days and offer the best in both casting and fishing tuition. Breakfasts will be served riverside lunches and evening meals in the lodge.
18th - 20th March [Mon - Wed] x 6 Places
21st - 23rd March [Thurs - Sat] x 6 Places
Please contact Ian here or email direct at speyonline@gmail.com to book or for more details.
Inverallan Lodge Grantown on Spey
Inverallan Lodge Grantown on Spey
The Manse Pool Castle Grant Beat 2
The Deveron Courses
Join Ian at the beautiful Waterside Lodge on the river Deveron on one of his residential 3 day courses to be held @ Deveronside fishings
29th April - 1st May 24 - Full
2nd - 4th May 24 - Full
6th - 8th May 24 - Full
9th - 11th May 24 - Full
Deveronside fishings 4 miles of double bank fishing for up to 6 rods on what is one of Scotland's hidden gems when it comes to fly-fishing. Although the aim and main part of the course is built on casting, there is very much plenty fishing to be done here. Late April and early May offering the chance of a spring salmon, as well as some fantastic Brown Trout fishing.
The Lodge has 3 double and two twin rooms, all with En-Suite or private bathroom. Non fishing guests sharing a room are very welcome at a supplement.
The 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.
The course will consist of between 4 and 6 people. The ghillie, Carl, is an excellent salmon fisherman and top level Trout angler, he will be on hand to help throughout the time on the river. Because this has excellent potential for trout fishing, anyone interested in this will love the variety of the fishing and service we provide..
This Residential course focuses very much on the individual, their particular fishing as well as casting and tackle.
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Single Spey Cast with Sink Tip
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Double Spey Cast
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Circle C
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Snake Roll
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Casting off both shoulders
Experienced or a beginner, 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. This is a small rod river with much focus on today's popular rod lengths of rods between 11' and 13'6".
Over the 3 days we will look at the following -
• 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 Residential Casting and Fishing courses give everyone lots of time for casting/fishing/tackle theory with questions and answers. Although light-hearted, those sessions I find invaluable in the overall development of individual understanding.
Early Salmon tend to run to the middle and upper reaches of the Deveron at this time and is the first weeks of the season where, given good conditions [Water levels] there is a chance of a fish.
Our bespoke fishing and learning packages are designed to suit individual requirements and expectations.
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Unfortunately there is no dogs in the Lodge but there are Kennels and dogs are welcome in the Annexe.