Learning to Fly Fish with the Highland Fly

Learning to fly fish is one of life’s special experiences. Some of us have been lucky enough to have family members of friends happy to devote time to introducing us to the art of the fly. Others do not have access to such an experience and that is where we can come in.

We’re happy to take you on a learn to fly fish journey, whether it’s just for a day to see if you are interested in taking it further, or whether its for a series of days where you might seek to establish your capacity to then tackle your first expedition on your own or with a mate.

A large number of our clients are beginners and, as you will see from our testimonials, the process can be very enjoyable and rewarding.

We can offer you personalised services or you might want to join one of our scheduled Learn to Fly Fish sessions run in conjunction with other registered guides.

Herne Lodge - Scheduled Learn to Fly Fish days

As mentioned above, from time to time we work with other fly fishing guides to provide Introductory Fly Fishing Days on scheduled dates. Fly fishing is a wonderful bucket list ambition for many and these days are one way of giving it a go.

So if you would classify yourself as a fly fishing beginner and are comfortable to plan around scheduled dates, why not join one of our all-inclusive instructional days for up to 12 anglers, where you learn about fly fishing - fly fishing equipment, fly fishing techniques for beginners, how to fish flies and a range of beginner fly fishing tips in a setting ideally suited to anglers keen to learn the basics.

With all equipment supplied, refreshments, BBQ lunch and plenty of encouragement it’s a great opportunity to get a taste of what fly fishing is all about. Please see the attached for more details on the scheduled dates or get in touch to make a booking.

Herne Lodge - Personalised Learn to Fly Fish Instruction

Rates starting at $900 per day

In recent years we have spent many wonderful days helping people discover the joys (and frustrations) of fly fishing. So many of those experiences have been at Herne Lodge, a private fishery on St Patricks Plains in the Tasmanian Central Highlands that offers a perfect setting for the beginning of your fly fishing journey or for experienced anglers to fish on an exclusive trout water with a healthy population of wild brown trout.

Great wet fly fishing at the start of the season, exciting margin fishing when water levels rise, mayfly, spinner, damsel fly and midge hatches - you name it, Herne can offer it.

For a newcomer to fly fishing a day with us at Herne will see you introduced to the gear, the flies, the techniques, the challenges and, hopefully, the enjoyment of fly fishing.

From time to time there will be group lessons scheduled (as detailed below), but if those dates don’t suit I’m always happy to tailor something to your needs.

• We’ll happily work with 1, 2 or three anglers.

• Because of the quality of the fishery, it is also an ideal setting for a learner to accompany an experienced angler or two - after getting the experienced angler(s) underway we’ll happily focus on helping the beginner(s).

• Are you returning to fly fishing and want a “refresher”? - Herne is the spot.

• Have you got a larger group of anglers with mixed experience - why not get in touch and arrange a day at Herne. We can always recruit other guides to help out.

Extend your stay

Of course, after a day on Herne, why not consider staying overnight in the Highlands and having a day out with us on our boat on one of the local lakes to use your newly acquired skills or to broaden your Tasmanian trout fishing experience?

So get in touch if you think Herne might be the setting for your first or your next fly fishing experience.