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Fly Fishing on reservoirs can be very enjoyable but you need to be well prepared and planned. It isn't like just turning up at your local stillwater.

Reservoirs, mainly because of their size, can be daunting places for the beginner or new fly fisher.

The first thing you need to decide is do you want to fish from a boat or from the bank.

It makes a difference to the tackle that you need.

Boat fishing There are a number of ways to fish from a boat: Anchor up and just use the boat as a floating bank. The only advantage of this is to fish normally inaccessible areas. Fish from a moving boat - if moving under engine this is called trolling and not allowed at most trout fisheries. Fish from a drifting boat - this is called Loch-style fishing and is the option to choose if possible. But remember fishing from a boat is very different from bank fishing. You need to keep safe - always wear a life jacket and never stand up in the boat - ever. Other things to remember are: Always take enough warm and waterproof clothing . You may be a long way from the car. Always take refreshments - warm drink etc. Always take a spare rod - more rods are broken boat fishing then any other time. Try to fish with a partner - sharing a boat is not only more economical but more enjoyable.

Loch-style is a good way to boat fish but it is a specific technique that needs to be learnt and practiced.

Another consideration is that most "boating" reservoirs are normally large expanses of water, sometimes hundreds of acres.

It can be a daunting place to be for beginners and novices who wonder how to go about it and where to start.

Lancashire Fly fishing can help you:

• The reservoirs and lakes I use for tuition are great places to fish.
• I know the water.
• I know the boats and the engines
• I know the hotspots.
• I know the tactics to adopt.

In short, Lancashire flyfishing can make it easier for you, instead of wondering what to do and where to go

I can put you onto fish without the normal experimenting and trials.

So if you want to learn Loch-style or just go boat fishing

Ring me on 07786 682272 or click here to email me

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