GAIA Tutorials and in the News

Golfers and tennis players invariably look to the professionals for instruction before starting to play their sport. So should anglers.

GAIA instructor Paul Brown demonstrates a combination cast that reduces the need for too much false casting. .

GAIA and ArcticSilver instructor John Boon takes a short trip to Norway to sample the fishing, food and stunning scenery that this country offers the visiting angler…

Develop your fly fishing skills. Whether you are a total beginner or an expert we can help.

GAIA instructor Ian Phillips explains how to overcome the wind and catch more fish.

GAIA instructor Brian Szukala travels from his Kent home to Helmsdale for the opening day of the salmon season and the chance of the first fresh run salmon of the year.

GAIA Instructor Paul Brown identifies the causes of the dreaded tailing loop and highlights the tactics you can employ to eliminate those casting knots and tangles.

There are many ways to cast a fly, and there is no right way or wrong way, or even one way that suits everyone.

GAIA instructor Barry Mitchell takes his North Country river Spiders to his local stillwaters, where the results have been spectacular…

Don’t be afraid to try slapping the flies down in this sort of situation either – the naturals are poor fliers.

GAIA instructor Ian Phillips takes a trip to Mere Beck Trout Fishery, a stillwater and river in one.

As some of us start to think about catching pike on the fly GAIA instructor Chris Aldred reminds us of the tackle required and how to handle these delicate crocs…

GAIA instructor and guide Phil Ratcliffe shares his flies and tactics for Spider fishing on the upper reaches of the UK's longest river, a stretch he has fished with his father for over 30 years..

GAIA instructor Andy Smith travels to Los Roques, where the bonefish test the gearing on your fly reels to the absolute limits.

It’s early season, the water is still pretty cold and the fish are not showing anywhere near the surface – they’re not telegraphing their position to you! Chances are they’re holding quite deep.

Every now and then there is a need to change the directionof cast quickly and effectively. GAIA instructor Barry Mitchell takes you through the snake roll, the cast to use when a fish rises away from your original target.