Profile of Illtyd Griffiths
My name is Illtyd Griffiths and I have fly fished for nearly fifty years.
I caught my first brown trout at the age of four and my first sea trout on a fly when I was twelve.
Since those life-changing events led me into fishing addiction I have fished extensively for trout, salmon and sea trout in all parts of the
UK and as far afield as
Argentina and
Russia and
Norway.
I have learnt that the ability to cast a fly well is essential to get serious enjoyment from fishing.
What I offer
I organise courses or fishing experiences in
Wales and
Scotland, in sea trout and salmon fishing.
Tuition is offered by the hour, half day or full day.
I also:
•organise three day Spey casting courses
•guide and if need be tutor for night sea trout fishing mainly on the Towy
•host trips to Patagonia for fantastic sea trout fishing, and to the Kola Peninsula in
Russia for salmon.
Services which I provide
I aim to provide a tailored fishing experience to meet the individual or a group's needs. The services I provide include:
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Individual or group tuition on still or running water
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Personal tuition for basic skills, intermediate or advanced level
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Casting clinics and problem solving for both individuals and groups
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Introduction to sea trout fishing techniques for individual and groups
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Guided night fishing for sea trout
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Introduction to wild brown trout boat fishing on private lake
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Equipment advice including advice for fishers going overseas
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Corporate days arranged
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Lectures talks and presentations
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Casting and fishing demonstrations
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Courses on sea trout and salmon fishing in
Wales and
Scotland
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Hosted trips to
Argentina and
Russia
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Fly dressing instruction and entomology.
Sea-trout
Qualifications
I am an AAPGAI Master Fishing Instructor in both single handed (Trout/Sea trout) and double handed (salmon) disciplines. This is the most prestigious and difficult to attain qualification in the
UK.
It demands the best training and technical expertise to assess most effectively your casting, rectify any problems, and enable you to get the most out of your fishing.
I also hold a Coach licence, am insured, have child protection training and a police disclosure certificate.
Tuition Fees Single hand rods Per person:
Lessons on my casting lake at home per hour £30 Two hour session £55 (Recommended)
For two rods: Single hand rod lessons at home for two hours £70
two handed rods
Lessons at home FOR BASIC SALMON CASTING Two hours minimum £60
Half day (4hours) £110
Lessons on River Wye at Gromaine and Rectory beats:
Half day (4hours) £110
Full day (8 hours) £210
For two or more persons please contact me for a quote