Patrick Arnold Game Angling Services

Fly Fishing Courses Instructor and Fly Fishing Course:
Fly Fishing in the Lakes District with Patrick Arnold
Rainbow and Brown Trout, Salmon and Sea Trout

We offer instruction on all aspects of fly fishing, both one-to-one and for groups. Beginners can learn how to catch a fish and those with more experience can learn the advanced techniques.
Practical sessions on the water will teach you the tactics and techniques of game fishing.


The Course Modules:

Beginners Stillwater Bank Fishing (Module 1)
Advanced Stillwater Bank Fishing (Module 2)
Beginners Boat Fishing (Module 3)
Advanced Boat Fishing (Module 4)
Ladies Beginners Stillwater Bank Fishing (Module 5)
Ladies Advanced Stillwater Bank Fishing (Module 6)
Ladies Beginners Boat Fishing (Module 7)
Ladies Advanced Boat Fishing (Module 8)
Juniors Stillwater Bank Fishing, Boat Fishing
And, River Fishing (Module 9-Duration 2 to 3 days)
Beginners Rivers Fishing (Module 10)
Advanced River Fishing (Module 11)
Ladies Beginners River Fishing (Module 12)
Ladies Advanced River Fishing (Module 13)
Competition Angling (Module 14)
Beginners Fly Tying (Module 15)
Ladies Beginners Fly Tying (Module 16)

These are all Day Courses but Modules can also be grouped together for a weekend retreat staying at one of the excellent hotels in the area or for a longer period, depending on client’s requirements. Courses can be tailor-made to individual requirements.

For a boat course the minimum number is 4 depending on experience (for the inexperienced the optimum number is 2). For 6 or more participants additional instructors will be required. For a bank course the minimum number is 4 and the maximum is 6 (unless an additional instructor is taken on.)
Coarse Fishing and Sea Angling Courses can be arranged with experienced instructors.





For the Non-Angler

There are wonderful opportunities to explore the beautiful Lake District and sightseeing Tours can be arranged for non-fishing members of a group. Other Outdoor Activities also available.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Courses can be tailor made to clients’ requirements. The fly Fishing Course Foundation Programme is a day course and the following synopsis is an example of the basic course in a Modular System:

Brief Introduction to: The Lake District, The Venue, Ethics and Etiquette of the Fly Fishing, Nature, Salmonids and Entomology, Water and Environmental for Game Fishing. (Safety Afloat and Boat Handling if the event includes Boat fishing). Basic Instruction: Rod, Reel, Line and Leader, Flies, Knots, Casting and Retrieve, Playing and Landing a fish.
Basic Casting Lessons: Fishing: the Course Organisers/Game Fishing Instructor will be on hand all day (in a roving boat when the event includes boat fishing). Additional Instructors/ Ghillies are required for large groups-especially when there are novice anglers.
Closing Remarks: as appropriate to the Course; also a brief question and answer session on Fly Fishing and handling out of Introductory Notes on Fly Fishing, (Safety Afloat and Boat Handling when the event includes boat fishing).

Advanced Courses cover specialists subjects, e.g. “MASTERING IMITATIVE TECHNIQUES- the very essence of fly fishing”. Also “An Introduction to Dapping.
Fly rods and ancillary equipment are available at a modest hire charge for each course session. Advice can be given on the purchase of all equipment. Environmental Agency Rod Licence.

Management & Personal Development Courses

As Game Angling is a challenging activity with an education value these Courses can readily be built into Management Development Training such as Team Building Courses and incentive Schemes as part of Outdoor Management Team Development Courses.
It is an ideal module for a Pre-Retirement Course and also an Adult Education Course to help parents who are not anglers but have children who are interested in this sport.

THE LAKE DISTRICT

The Action
The best months for day-time fly fishing for trout are generally April, May, early June, end of August, September and October.
Evening fly fishing generally best during May, June, July and August. Salmon and sea trout fishing is normally from late June onwards. Fishing for grayling is in late summer an early autumn. Fly fishing for rainbow trout in the winter months can be good during the day.

The Venues
The Programmes of Courses is organised on a number of waters in the Lakes District depending on the weather it is a boat or a bank course and how waters are fishing due to the weather conditions. Different waters provide different learning opportunities.

Which Include:
Esthwaite Water
Kentmere
Ghyll Head
Bigland Trout Fishery
Wych Elm
Tewitifield Trout Fishery
Conder Valley Fishery – at Forrest Hills

Also Lakes and Tarns containing Wild Brown Trout and, in some cases, Char and Rivers with Salmon, Sea Trout, Brown Trout and Grayling. Pike fishing on the Fly and Fly fishing for mullet can also be arranged.

On some waters boats for fly fishing are fitted with motors/electric motors; on other waters boats are for rowing only. On Esthwaite Water there is a special boat for disabled angler. Some fisheries have facilities for the disabled when bank fishing.
Catering –lunch, dinner, special functions; marquee; accommodation; guests speakers; photographs; conference facilities; additional fly tying tuition (in lecture room) can be arranged in accordance with Clients requirements.

Corporate Hospitality and Game Angling Holidays
We offer Corporate Hospitality Programmes on many waters in the area. We organise Game Angling Holidays: detailed local Knowledge from your writer host ensures that you fish your chosen water with an experienced Ghillie. Accommodation booked to your required standard. Super Leisure options for non-anglers.

Patrick Arnold
Game Angling Services

·Angling Information
·Corporate Hospitality
·Game Angling Guide
·Ghillie Service: Day, Half- Day, Evening- Fishing from a Boat or Bank
·Fly Fishing Instructor, Boat or Bank
·Fly Fishing Courses
·Game Angling Holidays
·Angling Correspondent
·Greys of Alnwick –Game Rods 2000
·(Approved Test Centre- Esthwaite Water)
·Management Development and pre Retirement Courses
·Management & Marketing Consultant

GAME FISHING INSTRUCTORS

Our game Fishing Instructors and Ghillies are Knowledgeable, experienced fly fishermen and boatmen, who regularly fish at the main waters in the Lakes District, most of whom participate in national competitions. They are competent fly tyers with a substantial Knowledge of entomology, water and its habitat. One of our Instructors regularly features in game angling publications. Some of our Instructors specialise on specific waters.

Visits by Angling Instructors and Angling Personalities known nationally, who specialise in a particular field, can be arranged.

W Patrick E Arnold MIMgtI

Patrick Arnold is the course Organiser/Game Fishing Instructor for the Fly Fishing Courses and your Angling Writer Host looking after individual clients. He is an accomplished and experienced boat angler, having fly fished all his life. Patrick was brought up with a passion for country living in which shooting, horse riding and hunting also played an important part.
For many years he was an active sea angler and an inshore rescue worker in conjunction with RNLI, using is own boat. Following a career in industry working at board level he is adept at both communicating with and looking after clients’ needs.

He is the Resident Angler at Esthwaite Water, fishing there from his own boat and practising for international competitions on a very regular basis.
Patrick regularly fishes the major stillwaters, lakes, tarns and rivers in the areas. He is actively involved in protecting the Environment and developing game fishing, He was recently on a number of other committees in the area for fishery management, Fly Tying and National Fly fishing Competitions. He has lectured at the Environment Agency Public Fisheries Seminar. He has featured on local radio. Patrick is an Angling Correspondent for the Westmorland Gazette and provides regular angling reports on all the major waters in the area. Patrick Arnold Game Angling Services is an Approved Test Centre for Greys of Alnwick (Fly Fishing Rods)-the letter is based at Esthwaite Water.

Patrick Arnold has made game angling/fly fishing his full-time occupation.
By profession he was a Management & Marketing Consultant and, at one time, had is own PR Company, thus is full conversant in all aspects of Managing Events. Patrick Arnold will be responsible for the entire organisation all courses and other events- Corporate Hospitality, Game Angling Holidays and Competitions.

Patrick Arnold Game Angling Services

Corporate Hospitality

Fly Fishing and Countryside Sports in the English Lakes District

Corporate Hospitality

The Venues for Fly Fishing
Corporate Hospitality Events are organised on a number of waters in the Lake District depending on the whether it is a boat or bank event and how waters are fishing due to weather conditions.
Different waters provide different angling opportunities. Some fisheries also provide other countryside sports on their estates.

Which Include:
Esthwaite Water
Kentmere
Ghyll Head
Bigland Trout Fishery
Wych Elm
Tewitifield Trout Fishery
Conder Valley Fishery – at Forrest Hills

Also Lakes and Tarns containing Wild Brown Trout and, in some cases, Char and Rivers with Salmon, Sea Trout, Brown Trout and Grayling. Pike fishing on the Fly and Fly fishing for mullet can also be arranged.

Fly Fishing Countryside Sports

The Traditional Art of Fly Fishing can be combined with a wide range of Countryside Sports, the oldest of which from an integral part of our heritage. Your clients will participate in exciting Corporate Hospitality Events in some of England’s most beautiful countryside. They will stay in hotels or pubs renowned for the very best in local hospitality.

Falconry, Deer Watching, Deer Stalking, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Horse Riding, Pony Trekking and Shooting. Local race meetings.

Other Outdoor Pursuits

Sailing, Canoeing, Golf, Rock Climbing & Abseiling, Orienteering, Mountain Biking, Quad Biking, 4 x 4 Driving and Hovercrafting can also be incorporated.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Courses can be tailor made to clients’ requirements. The fly Fishing Course Foundation Programme is a day course and the following synopsis is an example of the basic course in a Modular System:

Brief Introduction to: The Lake District, The Venue, Ethics and Etiquette of the Fly Fishing, Nature, Salmonids and Entomology, Water and Environmental for Game Fishing. (Safety Afloat and Boat Handling if the event includes Boat fishing). Basic Instruction: Rod, Reel, Line and Leader, Flies, Knots, Casting and Retrieve, Playing and Landing a fish.
Basic Casting Lessons: Fishing: the Course Organisers/Game Fishing Instructor will be on hand all day (in a roving boat when the event includes boat fishing). Additional Instructors/ Ghillies are required for large groups-especially when there are novice anglers.
Closing Remarks: as appropriate to the Course; also a brief question and answer session on Fly Fishing and handling out of Introductory Notes on Fly Fishing, (Safety Afloat and Boat Handling when the event includes boat fishing).

Advanced Courses cover specialists subjects, e.g. “MASTERING IMITATIVE TECHNIQUES- the very essence of fly fishing”. Also “An Introduction to Dapping.
Fly rods and ancillary equipment are available at a modest hire charge for each course session. Advice can be given on the purchase of all equipment. Environmental Agency Rod Licence.

Management & Personal Development Courses

As Game Angling is a challenging activity with an education value these Courses can readily be built into Management Development Training such as Team Building Courses and incentive Schemes as part of Outdoor Management Team Development Courses.
It is an ideal module for a Pre-Retirement Course and also an Adult Education Course to help parents who are not anglers but have children who are interested in this sport.

Management & Personal Development Courses

As Game Angling is a challenging activity with an education value these Courses can readily be built into Management Development Training such as Team Building Courses and incentive Schemes as part of Outdoor Management Team Development Courses.
It is an ideal module for a Pre-Retirement Course and also an Adult Education Course to help parents who are not anglers but have children who are interested in this sport.
THE LAKE DISTRICT

The Action
The best months for day-time fly fishing for trout are generally April, May, early June, end of August, September and October.
Evening fly fishing generally best during May, June, July and August. Salmon and sea trout fishing is normally from late June onwards. Fishing for grayling is in late summer an early autumn. Fly fishing for rainbow trout in the winter months can be good during the day.
On some waters boats for fly fishing are fitted with motors/electric motors; on other waters boats are for rowing only. On Esthwaite Water there is a special boat for disabled angler. Some fisheries have facilities for the disabled when bank fishing.
Catering –lunch, dinner, special functions; marquee; accommodation; guests speakers; photographs; conference facilities; additional fly tying tuition (in lecture room) can be arranged in accordance with Clients requirements.
For the Non-Angler

There are wonderful opportunities to explore the beautiful Lake District and sightseeing Tours can be arranged for non-fishing members of a group. Other Outdoor Activities also available.

Patrick Arnold
Game Angling Services

·Angling Information
·Corporate Hospitality
·Game Angling Guide
·Ghillie Service: Day, Half-Day, Evening- Fishing from a Boat or Bank
·Fly Fishing Instructor, Boat or Bank
·Fly Fishing Courses
·Game Angling Holidays
·Angling Correspondent
·Greys of Alnwick –Game Rods 2000
·(Approved Test Centre- Esthwaite Water)
·Management Development and pre Retirement Courses
·Management & Marketing Consultant

GAME FISHING INSTRUCTORS

Our game Fishing Instructors and Ghillies are Knowledgeable, experienced fly fishermen and boatmen, who regularly fish at the main waters in the Lakes District, most of whom participate in national competitions. They are competent fly tyers with a substantial Knowledge of entomology, water and its habitat. One of our Instructors regularly features in game angling publications. Some of our Instructors specialise on specific waters.

Visits by Angling Instructors and Angling Personalities known nationally, who specialise in a particular field, can be arranged.

W Patrick E Arnold MIMgtI

Patrick Arnold is the course Organiser/Game Fishing Instructor for the Fly Fishing Courses and your Angling Writer Host looking after individual clients. He is an accomplished and experienced boat angler, having fly fished all his life. Patrick was brought up with a passion for country living in which shooting, horse riding and hunting also played an important part.
For many years he was an active sea angler and an inshore rescue worker in conjunction with RNLI, using is own boat. Following a career in industry working at board level he is adept at both communicating with and looking after clients’ needs.

He is the Resident Angler at Esthwaite Water, fishing there from his own boat and practising for international competitions on a very regular basis.
Patrick regularly fishes the major stillwaters, lakes, tarns and rivers in the areas. He is actively involved in protecting the Environment and developing game fishing, He was recently on a number of other committees in the area for fishery management, Fly Tying and National Fly fishing Competitions. He has lectured at the Environment Agency Public Fisheries Seminar. He has featured on local radio. Patrick is an Angling Correspondent for the Westmorland Gazette and provides regular angling reports on all the major waters in the area. Patrick Arnold Game Angling Services is an Approved Test Centre for Greys of Alnwick (Fly Fishing Rods)-the letter is based at Esthwaite Water.

Patrick Arnold has made game angling/fly fishing his full-time occupation.
By profession he was a Management & Marketing Consultant and, at one time, had is own PR Company, thus is full conversant in all aspects of Managing Events. Patrick Arnold will be responsible for the entire organisation all courses and other events- Corporate Hospitality, Game Angling Holidays and Competitions.


Patrick Arnold Game Angling Services

Game Angling Holidays
Angling Information
Game Angling Guide
Ghillie Service

Fly Fishing in the English Lake District

Beautiful Location

The lake District is a combination of lakes, tarns and rivers set amongst some of England’s most picturesque mountains and valleys. This is, perhaps, the most beautiful corner of England.

The South Lakes are only two and half hours drive from Manchester, with it’s international airport.

Abundance of Waters to Fish

Anglers coming to the Lake District have a wealth of quality game fishing waters within easy reach of almost every town.

There is a multitude of lakes, tarns, rivers and stillwaters with enormous potential for the game angler- most of these waters are underfished compared to your local waters. There is excellent sport in magnificent surroundings from wild brown trout to waters stocked with rainbows. Fishing from boat or shore –for the energetic (walker) angler the fell tarns with their breathtaking scenery. Some of the rivers contain salmon, sea trout and grayling. The estuaries and coastline provide opportunities to fish for bass and mullet. There is also excellent coarse and sea angling.

For the Non-Angler

There are wonderful opportunities to explore the beautiful Lake District and sightseeing Tours can be arranged for non-fishing members of a group. Other Outdoor Activities also available.

THE LAKE DISTRICT

The Action
The best months for day-time fly fishing for trout are generally April, May, early June, end of August, September and October.
Evening fly fishing generally best during May, June, July and August. Salmon and sea trout fishing is normally from late June onwards. Fishing for grayling is in late summer an early autumn. Fly fishing for rainbow trout in the winter months can be good during the day.

The Venues
The Programmes of Courses is organised on a number of waters in the Lakes District depending on the weather it is a boat or a bank course and how waters are fishing due to the weather conditions. Different waters provide different learning opportunities.

Which Include:
Esthwaite Water
Kentmere
Ghyll Head
Bigland Trout Fishery
Wych Elm
Tewitifield Trout Fishery
Conder Valley Fishery – at Forrest Hills

Also Lakes and Tarns containing Wild Brown Trout and, in some cases, Char and Rivers with Salmon, Sea Trout, Brown Trout and Grayling. Pike fishing on the Fly and Fly fishing for mullet can also be arranged.

Game Angling Guide

Patrick Arnold is your Game Angling Guide ensuring that you fish your chosen water with an experienced angler, as local knowledge is essential and fishing tactics change as the weather changes. He will offer practical advice and if required, instruction on methods, tactics and where to fish are located. Catching fish can never be guaranteed, but the wise angler would do well to include a good guide and ghillie to enhance his/her fishing experience. Patrick will arrange everything that you require.
As Environment Agency Rod Licences are required by law every angler must be in possession of a valid Rod Licence – this can be obtained for you.
Fly Rods and ancillary equipment are available at a modest hire charge for each session. Locally tied flies are available, advice can be given on purchase of all equipment.
When boat fishing this will normally be traditional Loch style, Dapping is sometimes an option. On some waters boats for fly fishing are fitted with motors/electric motors; on other waters boats are for rowing only. Patrick is responsible for handling the boat for clients.

Corporate Hospitality and Game Angling Holidays
We offer Corporate Hospitality Programmes on many waters in the area. We organise Game Angling Holidays: detailed local Knowledge from your writer host ensures that you fish your chosen water with an experienced Ghillie. Accommodation booked to your required standard. Super Leisure options for non-anglers.

Patrick Arnold
Game Angling Services

·Angling Information
·Corporate Hospitality
·Game Angling Guide
·Ghillie Service: Day, Half-Day, Evening- Fishing from a Boat or Bank
·Fly Fishing Instructor, Boat or Bank
·Fly Fishing Courses
·Game Angling Holidays
·Angling Correspondent
·Greys of Alnwick –Game Rods 2000
·(Approved Test Centre- Esthwaite Water)
·Management Development and pre Retirement Courses
·Management & Marketing Consultant.
GAME FISHING INSTRUCTORS

Our game Fishing Instructors and Ghillies are Knowledgeable, experienced fly fishermen and boatmen, who regularly fish at the main waters in the Lakes District, most of whom participate in national competitions. They are competent fly tyers with a substantial Knowledge of entomology, water and its habitat. One of our Instructors regularly features in game angling publications. Some of our Instructors specialise on specific waters.

W Patrick E Arnold MIMgtI

Patrick Arnold is the course Organiser/Game Fishing Instructor for the Fly Fishing Courses and your Angling Writer Host looking after individual clients. He is an accomplished and experienced boat angler, having fly fished all his life. Patrick was brought up with a passion for country living in which shooting, horse riding and hunting also played an important part.
For many years he was an active sea angler and an inshore rescue worker in conjunction with RNLI, using is own boat. Following a career in industry working at board level he is adept at both communicating with and looking after clients’ needs.

He is the Resident Angler at Esthwaite Water, fishing there from his own boat and practising for international competitions on a very regular basis.
Patrick regularly fishes the major stillwaters, lakes, tarns and rivers in the areas. He is actively involved in protecting the Environment and developing game fishing, He was recently on a number of other committees in the area for fishery management, Fly Tying and National Fly fishing Competitions. He has lectured at the Environment Agency Public Fisheries Seminar. He has featured on local radio. Patrick is an Angling Correspondent for the Westmorland Gazette and provides regular angling reports on all the major waters in the area. Patrick Arnold Game Angling Services is an Approved Test Centre for Greys of Alnwick (Fly Fishing Rods)-the letter is based at Esthwaite Water.

Patrick Arnold has made game angling/fly fishing his full-time occupation.
By profession he was a Management & Marketing Consultant and, at one time, had is own PR Company, thus is full conversant in all aspects of Managing Events. Patrick Arnold will be responsible for the entire organisation all courses and other events- Corporate Hospitality, Game Angling Holidays and Competitions.

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