Spring Assessment Weekend dates
22nd to the 25th March 2012

To be held at the: Trout Hotel, Cockermouth

Public Open Day on the 24th March 2012 - All are welcome

After the success of our recent Development Weekend we are all looking forward with anticipation to the next full gathering. Assessments for our awards will take place on the above dates on the River Derwent and early application would be advised to confirm your assessment place. Syllabi are available... here

The Openday on the 24th March will be of interest to all anglers, whether your goal is to become an instructor in the future, or you'd just like to come along and enjoy some exciting workshops & demonstrations performed by some of the best instructors in the country. These workshops will cover a wide area of game fishing and will attempt to cater for all attendees. Whether your interest lies with single handed or double handed rods, casting, fishing techniques, or fly dressing, there will be something for everyone.

In addition to the workshops, the day has been planned to allow for some 1-2-1 instruction for those attending in both single handed, double handed casting techniques or for fly dressing.

The day is open to ALL but places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis using the application form below... get yours in ASAP.

The cost of the OPEN DAY including a buffet lunch is only £50 per person

For further information and enquiries please contact Jim Curry: 07973 291 367 or email

Download an APPLICATION FORM

INTERESTED IN BEING AN AAPGAI INSTRUCTOR?

We’re offering potential instructors the opportunity to meet and spend time on the water with a number of our senior assessors to understand the requirements of the AAPGAI syllabi. Individual and group tuition during the two days will give candidates the right level of knowledge and understanding of what it takes to pass the AAPGAI assessment.

Course 1: 10th & 11th March 2012

Venue: The River Eden

Meeting Point: Lazonby Village, (CO-OP Food Store)
Nr Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1BG - (B6413)

Course 2: 14th & 15th April 2012

Venue: The River Severn

Meeting Point: Mytton & Mermaid Hotel
Atcham, Nr Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6QG - (B4380)

Illtyd Griffiths, Chairman of AAPGAI said: “This new programme will provide the perfect start for anyone wanting to become a fly casting instructor. It’s a great opportunity for potential candidates to meet our assessment team in an informal environment, to get feedback on their current teaching level and find out how they compare to AAPGAI assessment standards. They will also to find out the positive benefits of being a member of the association.”

At the end of the weekend every candidate will have the opportunity to undertake a one to one teaching/casting mock assessment in front of a senior assessor. Individual feedback will be given in the form of a thorough debrief with action points if necessary to prepare for the AAPGAI entry level assessment weekend.

If you feel that you have the right attributes to become an AAPGAI instructor – then we very much look forward to meeting you and showing you how to turn this into reality.

The cost of the 2 day workshop (excluding accommodation) is £250 per person up to a maximum of 6 individuals per course.

For further information and enquiries please contact Jim Curry: 07973 291 367 or email

Download an APPLICATION FORM