Learn to fly-fish with one of the top experts in Ireland, while staying in one of the most beautiful country houses in the West.

Peter O’Reilly, best-selling Irish angling writer and well-known fly-fishing instructor, has been running his very successful fly-fishing school at Delphi for over 20 years.

Peter is a qualified Master Instructor of the elite American Federation of Fly Fishers and he is the chairman of the Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors Association – Ireland.

He runs both 3-day and 7-day residential courses at Delphi to suit all requirements. The 2008 course dates are shown below.

Flyfishing for Beginners - €750

These 3-day courses, normally at weekends and focused on the development of casting skills, are designed for the absolute beginner and those in need of technical refreshment. They aim to introduce beginners to the correct casting fundamentals and they offer the slightly more advanced angler a higher level of understanding and skill in handling a fly rod.

The courses are eminently suitable for absolute novices and frustrated fishing widows. They cover both river and lake fishing; wet-fly and dry-fly fishing: casting with single-handed and double-handed rods, including casting accuracy, coping with windy conditions, roll-casting and spey-casting; knot techniques; equipment appraisal and a wide range of practical guidance on river-craft, boat management and general fishing skills. These courses are limited to eight participants

Advanced Salmon & Trout Fishing - €950 or €1950

These courses are run over either 3 days or 7 days. They assume basic casting competence and they represent a natural progression for those who have already done the beginners’ course and now want to get stuck in to some serious fishing. They also provide an opportunity to refresh and revise casting skills.

They involve full-time river and lake fishing for salmon and trout, both at Delphi and elsewhere, with Peter and a team of expert guides helping to raise your game. These courses are limited to six participants.

Spring Salmon River Fishing - €875

A blast of serious salmon fishing to start the season with. A solid three days on Delphi’s lovely Bundorragha River, fishing for those elusive big fresh springers, under the watchful eye of Peter and with plenty of tips on spey-casting, coping with adverse wind and salmon rivercraft.

Bad weather is a possibility (but that can be good for the fishing). Not for novices. Maximum six participants.

All courses

All the Delphi courses involve maximum individual care and attention from Peter himself. After a course with Peter, participants are equipped with all the knowledge and skills required for a long and successful fly-fishing life.

Peter is the consummate teacher, with a remarkable and rare ability to identify technical casting faults and to cure any problems with the minimum of fuss. A delightful man, he communicates well with all his students.

All courses are residential and include full-board accommodation in one of the most beautiful country house in the West of Ireland, well known for its delicious food, fine wines, great atmosphere and glorious setting.

All tackle is provided but participants should bring warm and proper waterproof clothes, wellies, a hat and sun glasses or other eye protection.

COURSE DATES 2008

NOTE

A 50% deposit is payable on reservation.

For details of Delphi’s cancellation policy, click on “reservations”.