Wels on fly Intro 48 hr session

Wels on fly Intro 48 hr session is a chance for you to try Wels catfish on a fly rod with out spending out on a 12# outfit.
The lake is well stocked with lots of Cats from baby kittens to 30lbs and one cat at 50lbs (specimen are anything over 80lbs), This means you can target these cats with a lighter 10# set up. Other fish in the lake: Pike and baitfish
Cost is £66.oo per person, there is ONE places that has just opened up on this trip. (+organiser)and the entire lake is booked. So we are the only ones fishing it for a solid 48 hrs Midday Friday 26th May to Midday 28th Sunday May.

What will you need?
– 10# (Minimum) fast action fly rod, Single handed, NOT a Spey type/2 handed rod.
– 10# large arbour reel with a GOOD drag
– WF10 Floating or Intermediate compact head type fly line like the Mega High speed or similar to reduce the false casts and cast in tight back cast areas.
– Bite Trace 90lbs Fluorocarbon Berkley Big Game x 12″ long due to pike presence.
– 50lbs Fluorocarbon Berkley Big Game leader x 4-5ft long
– Fish First Aid Spray
– 42″ landing net
– Large/long unhooking mat -Unhooking Pliers
– Gloves: Rubber palm gardening gloves works best to get a chin grip as catfish “pads” do have small/short pin sharp teeth
– Bivvy or tent with gear to sleep 2 nights
– Food/Drink

The Venue is in Norfolk, Apologies at this stage is must remain vague.
Amenities: Clean toilets & a shower on site.
Optional breakfast if pre-booked £12 per person (not included in the £66) and we can arrange that closer to the date.
Mobile signal is OK with some providers.

Important Info on cancelations.
-Any cancelations inside of 3 weeks will not be refunded.
-Inside of the 3 week window, You can “sell” your spot to someone else.

About the Organiser.
Babs has been organising several 3 days solid Wels catfish on fly trips in East Anglia for the last three years for advanced anglers, on these trips two new UK records have been created! As well as an avid Pike fly angler, Babs also coaches Pike on fly sessions in the Fens in the winter months. Now with the right venue opened up, a chance to target these awesome fish with newcomers.

If you want to book in, please fill the form in below & I will email you the payment link.

Name *

Phone Number *

Please also give a suitable time for me to call you once I have received your booking form. *

Email *

Emergency contact Name & Number. *

Please list any medical conditions or allergies *

If you have none, type None.

Do you hold a valid Trout and Coarse rod fishing licence? *

• Yes I do & will have it with me on the day
• No I do not but will apply for one before the day & have it with me on the day.

Have you Fly Fished before? If yes, please give experience below.

Have you Wels Catfish Fished before? If yes, please give experience below.

The following is required or must be obtained *

• 10+ Weight Fly rod set up MINIMUM
• WF10 Float & WF10 Intermediate Lines
• De-barbed 1/0-3/0 single hook Pike or Catfish flies
• Fish First Aid Spray
• Bivvy or Tent
• Polarised Glasses
• Stripping basket
• 12” long unhooking pliers
• Rubber coated Gardening gloves
• Food & Drink for the duration

If you don’t, you will need to get them before the session

Helpful if you have the following.

• Large 42″ landing net
• Long (5ft) Landing mat or Tarpaulin.

If you do have these, please bring them with you.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR BOOKING REQUEST. Risk assessments are done on all locations where coaching takes place & re-assessed on the day for any adverse changes. I acknowledge that fishing/boating has inherent risks, hazards, and dangers for anyone that cannot be eliminated, particularly in a natural environment. I understand that these risks, hazards, and dangers include without limitation: 1. Water hazards on bank side, wading & boating in the rivers or lakes including drowning; 2. Walking alongside river banks on grass, mud, nettles or pavement; 3. Injuries from fishing equipment, fish and other participants; 4. Encounters with members of the public, wildlife, animals, or insects; 5. Temperature extremes; 6. Inclement weather conditions and unavailability of immediate medical attention in the wilderness in case of injury. I understand the risks, hazards, and dangers of fishing and have had the opportunity to discuss them with the organiser. I understand that these activities may require good physical conditioning and a degree of skill and knowledge. I understand that I have responsibilities. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary. No one is forcing me to participate and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. I am voluntarily using the services of this organiser with full knowledge of the inherent risks, hazards, and dangers involved and hereby assume and accept any and all risks of injury, paralysis, or death. This will be available as a copy when the organiser sends conformation of the session booking *

• Yes I agree

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