Better Flycasting with Lawrence Meechan
Our aim
Fly fishing is a wonderful activity allowing you to enjoy the outdoors and be close to nature.
Our aim is to help you on your fly fishing journey making it more pleasurable and successful. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced fly fisher we will keep things simple and easy to understand.
About Us
Based in Central Scotland, Lawrence is a fully qualified instructor in single handed fly casting having been certified through the rigorous Scottish Game Anglers Instructors Certificate (SGAIC).
Lawrence has been fishing for over 50 years. He has supported numerous fishing clubs, the Scottish National Ladies and Youth Teams and charities such as Casting for Recovery.
He is passionate about helping others enjoy their fly fishing having found that as a young boy he had no one to show him the best ways to catch fish. This does not need to happen to you so please don’t hesitate to contact us now and get you started properly.
Lawrence holds full Disclosure Scotland, Health & Safety and Child Protection Certificates along with liability insurance.
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Benefits of Tuition
- Let us take away the confusion and help you catch fish
- Getting tuition is an investment in yourself and your fly fishing
- Even a few lessons will get you on the right path to easier and more enjoyable fly fishing
- Learning how to cast properly will reduce fatigue and the risk of injury
- Have memorable days in your fishing diary
- You will enjoy developing your fly fishing skills
- Lessons can be structured to your personal needs and fishing situations
- You can go fishing with confidence and have a range of techniques to use e.g. dry fly fishing, buzzer and nymphs, lures etc.
If this sounds familiar we can help:
- Your leader and flies don’t straighten
- Your fly line and flies pile into the water
- You can’t cast far enough to reach fish
- You often catch the ground behind you
- You feel frustrated
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Hourly and Daily Tuition
Individual Lessons:
We can provide hourly tuition to suit your needs. This can range from complete beginner lessons, refresher sessions (great at the start of the season) to more advanced tuition e.g. single handed Spey casting.
Guided Days:
This is a fantastic way to enjoy a fully supported morning, afternoon or full days fishing at a river or fishery. You will have plenty of time to learn new skills or techniques at your own pace.
Small Group Sessions are also available.
Please note that you will be required to buy a fishing permit in addition to the cost of your tuition.
Flycasting Courses
Betterflycasting is delighted to offer the following packages which will provide a structured path to help you progress your fly fishing journey:
Beginner to Intermediate – a range of 6 sessions which allow you to really progress your fly casting or fishing techniques. One example would be to learn an overhead cast, roll cast and jump roll cast and know when to use them.
Intermediate to Advanced – a range of 6 sessions designed to progress you to an advanced fly caster. These will be tailored to your own needs however examples may be learning to double haul for distance, add single handed Spey Casting to your range of skills or get to know sunken line techniques.
Please note in order to gain the maximum benefit from your course it is recommended that you practice by yourself between sessions. The great news is that we will give you practice activities to help you.
Get in touch
Betterflycasting would delighted to help you enjoy your fishing and we can suggest an option to suit your needs, experience and ambitions. We would be pleased to chat through your requirements and make a recommendation that you will enjoy and be delighted that you chose us for your fly casting tuition. Please contact us now to get you started and be out fishing with confidence.