Casting Tuition and Practice
New fly fishers are encouraged to first learn the art of casting and membership gives you access to our casting pool situated in Fairlea Road in Yarra Bend Park Fairfield. We provide free expert fly casting tuition to new members and have equipment available for use at the casting pool. In a couple of hours and with a little practice we’ll have you casting confidently.
Understanding Fly Tackle and Equipment
Often new fly fishers are unsure of the type of fly equipment to purchase. The club can provide a list of appropriate tackle and has a number of club sponsors who can provide expert advice and discounts on gear to our new members.
Fishing Strategies and Techniques
The best way to learn stream craft and fishing strategies is through actually fishing. Red Tag hosts a number of fly fishing trips throughout the year. Experienced members of the club are always on hand to pass on knowledge of stream-craft and spend time with you on the water.
The Red Tag Development Program
Each year the club has increases membership from new fly fishers. To assist these new fly fishers the club has introduced a DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM specifically designed for new fly fishers.
The program will fast track those wanting to learn fly fishing and covers:
- Casting on a one to one basis.
- Learning knots, rods, lines, other equipment, waders and flies.
- Fly tying lessons and learning something about entomology.
- Fishing for trout one on one basis, firstly at a trout farm and then on a stream.
- Lake fishing on a one on one basis.
- Learning about trout behaviour by reading key books, searching the internet, accessing guided trips and attending club trips.
The program will fast track those wanting to learn fly fishing and covers:
- Casting on a one to one basis.
- Learning knots, rods, lines, other equipment, waders and flies.
- Fly tying lessons and learning something about entomology.
- Fishing for trout one on one basis, firstly at a trout farm and then on a stream.
- Lake fishing on a one on one basis.
- Learning about trout behaviour by reading key books, searching the internet, accessing guided trips and attending club trips.