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The committee and subcommittee members of AAPGAI are listed here, together with their contact details. They would be delighted to hear from you regarding anything that falls within their respective remits and responsibilities.
The first way we engage with a fly rod is by holding it, so I like to teach grips first before moving on to stances and the different movements of the rod throughout the cast. Some grips are, of course, more suited to particular casting requirements than others, and I usually go through the different...
Read MoreAlthough the information below refers specifically to the single handed fly rod, the mechanics for use with double handed rods are exactly the same, the only difference being, you would add an extra hand to make the cast work more efficiently with the double hander. Why do we need to learn how to Roll Cast?...
Read MoreTying wax is not a dubbing wax; it is used for its adhesive properties only. However one can use it for touch dubbing or misting the fur onto a waxed thread. Equipment required: Stainless Steel Pan. Silicone tartlet/ice cube tray; not too large a diameter Digital weighing scales. Ingredients required: Rosin Beeswax, as light in...
Read MoreRemember to keep the Pearsall’s silk out of sunlight; one it can fade the colour and two, it will degrade and become “brittle” i.e. it will snap very easily when used. Use a good quality tying wax i.e. one that is reasonably pliable with good adhesive properties. Using was should only require one run down...
Read MoreSometimes we have the opportunity to fish in unspoilt waters where the fish are plentiful and aggressive. Fortunately for us in AAPGAI, one of our own members, Paul Becher (Double Hand Advanced), is a partner in the fishing programme on the Rio Gallegos in Patagonia. He and his partner, Diego Peralta (a famous Argentinean guide)...
Read MoreFor those of you, who I have not yet had the good fortune to meet, my name is Clive Mitchelhill and I am a fully qualified, full time game angling Instructor living in Cumbria (UK), specialising in fly casting and fly fishing techniques. I mention both, because in my opinion they really are two separate...
Read MoreDying the quills Equipment required Stainless Steel Pan. Clear acetic acid (vinegar) or citric acid (much more concentrated than acetic acid) Water Dye, in this case Turmeric (Veniard’s dyes are very good) Heat source (portable electric plate) Small tongs Kitchen role Dying the eyes Add water to the pan followed by the clear vinegar or...
Read MoreAlso known as the switch cast or accelerated roll cast. Why is the Jump Roll cast more efficient than the Basic Roll Cast? This is because we can now release more line from the water surface, to minimize our anchor and increase the size of our D loop. Let me explain the above statement. At...
Read MoreIn what situation do we need a Single Spey Cast? Although all Spey Casts can be used when there is no wind present, one of the first things to be taken into consideration when Spey Casting, must always be the direction of the wind, if in attendance. Wind direction and the important part it plays...
Read MoreDo we need to restrict ourselves to a Single Spey Cast in an upstream wind situation? The answer is No, as we have alternative options in the form of the Snap T & Circle C casts. Both casts enable us to keep our D Loop on our upstream side if faced with an upstream wind....
Read MoreHow do you remember which cast is for which wind? It’s easy, just remember D/D and this will remind you of the phrase “Double Spey, Downstream wind”. Therefore it is easier to remember that a Single Spey and its counterparts are simply the opposite. As with all Spey casts, the Double Spey can be used...
Read MoreBack in 2017 I was in Argentina for the first time to fish on the famous Rio Grande River for sea trout. As the night flight arrives in Buenos Aires at around 0800, most people stay one night in BA in order to fly further to Rio Grande or Rio Gallegos the next day. That’s what we...
Read MoreWhat is a Snake Roll Cast? Where would we use a Snake Roll Cast? Why would we use a Snake Roll Cast? These are just some of the questions I am often asked with regard to the Snake Roll Cast, so within this article I would like to address these questions, along with a few...
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The committee and subcommittee members of AAPGAI are listed here, together with their contact details. They would be delighted to hear from you regarding anything that falls within their respective remits and responsibilities.