Allandale Coach Paul
Buchanan
with an enthusiastic young class
The Instructor
Allandale Tarn can offer unrivalled coaching by S.A.N.A. Accredited Trout Fly Fishing Instructor Paul Buchanan.
Paul has captained the Scottish International River team and is one of the most capped River Internationalists in the UK, having represented Scotland in seven River Internationals fished to date and winning the individual British River Championship in the process.
Who needs tuition?
You would be surprised at how many anglers receive fly fishing tuition in the course of a normal season. Not only do you have beginners (never having held a fly rod) wishing to learn to cast, but many other very experienced anglers seek new tactics and techniques to enhance their catches and enjoyment of the sport of fly fishing.
When is coaching available?
I normally coach on Wednesdays (all day) and Saturday/Sunday (mornings only) and from April, mid-week evenings also become available.
Why do I coach at Allandale Tarn Fishery?
I mainly coach fly fishing at Allandale Tarn Fishery in Polbeth (directions overleaf) because of the excellent facilities, warm welcome, well stocked tackle shop and most importantly of all, the best quality trout fishing in West Lothian. The Tarn has a very diverse range of aquatic life and forms a great subject to base the teaching of fly life, trout behaviour and fishing techniques. River coaching can be arranged on request.
What is involved in a typical coaching session?
For newcomers to fly fishing, I like to cover knots, basic casting techniques and playing a fish correctly in the first lesson. By the end of the lesson, a student will be expert at self diagnosis and be able to practice effectively on their own (and free of charge!). Depending on your practice schedule or progress, we can arrange further sessions on casting brush-up and/or effective fly fishing methods/technique (mainly nymph and dry fly). I always bring fly fishing tackle for your use although I recommend that if a student already has tackle, they should bring it along. Please also bring along eye protection (normal glasses or sunglasses) and a warm waterproof jacket and waterproof footwear.
Coaching Vouchers
Coaching vouchers make great presents and are a good way to invest in future coaching for yourself, a family member or a friend. These can be used in any way that the holder wishes, at a time to suit you – simply contact me to arrange.
Home Tel: 01506 414616
Mob Tel: 0771 3484001
eMail: paul.buchanan23@btinternet.com
How much does tuition cost?
1 hour session for 1 adult is £20.
1 hour session for under 16s is £17.50.
2 people can share a lesson and receive a 25% discount. For example, if an adult and under 16 (father & son/daughter maybe!) received a 1 hour lesson together, the total cost of £37.50 would be reduced to £28. Coaching vouchers are also priced as above and a discount is available if three or more vouchers are purchased.
Popular coaching subjects include:
- Fly casting (beginners and improvers)
- Accuracy and presentation
- Single & Double haul (distance)
- Casting into the wind
- Dry fly techniques
- Static nymph/buzzer techniques
- Knots, Entomology and Watercraft
Allandale Fly Fishing Centre - 2008 Courses
Allandale Tarn is now offering a range of courses to ensure that everyone wishing to take up fly fishing or fly tying can do so within a cost effective and fun group format. Click any of the course links below to find out more.
Book quickly as places are limited!!!!
Fly Tying
- Beginners
- Intermediate
Fly Fishing Skills
- Introduction to Fly Fishing
- Comp Success & Catch Improvement
- Static Nymph/Buzzer Techniques
- Dry Fly Techniques