When I launched the Fly Fishing with Tony fishing schools in September 2022, I could not foresee the enthusiastic response to them. It has been an amazing journey and extremely gratifying, not only to see how much interest there is amongst new anglers wanting to learn how to fly-fish, but also to discover how many already competent anglers have wanted to improve their existing skills. It's apparent to me that despite the impact of dramatic weather events on our fisheries in recent years, and the occasional negative press from unfortunate 'doomsayers', fly-fishing as a sport in New Zealand is in a very good space.

This coming 2026-27 Season, I am taking a break from organising a formal schedule of fly-fishing courses. Sharon, Fin and I plan to get out on the road, do some exploring (initially in the southern South Island), catch up with old friends ... and of course, check out the local fishing wherever we are located at the time. And ... you never know ... for those of you outside the Nelson-Marlborough region, if we happen to be in-or-around your district on our travels, with a bit of forward planning, there may be a chance to get together, organise a fishing experience ... and you could teach me something!

While there will be no River Skills or Trout Tactics courses that have been scheduled in the past, there will still be some limited opportunities throughout the season for individual Fly-Casting Lessons or Evolution mentoring days, by arrangement. To check on my availability for these options, do this via this website or email me at tony@flyfishingwithtony.com or text to 027 4732483.

The countdown is on then to what promises to be a fun an interesting season.

Wishing you heaps of success ... Enjoy the Freedom to Fish

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      Tightlines

      Tony Entwistle