First day of newcomers course in fly-fishing in Wilnis (NL)

Saturday the 19th of May was the first day of  a new beginners course which is organised by the Dutch Federation of Fly Fishers each year. The course is held on four Saturdays in and around the Willisstee in Wilnis, plus in the polders around this town in the center of the Netherlands.

Text and pictures by Rudy van Duijnhoven

 

First the instructors like Peter Post (left) introduced themselves, than the fourteen participants were introduced as well by the instructors at their table.
First the instructors, like Peter Post (left), introduced themselves, than the fourteen participants were introduced as well by the instructors at their table.

 

Paul Blokdijk held a presentation on fly-rods, reels, fly-lines etc.
Paul Blokdijk held a presentation on fly-rods, reels, fly-lines etc.

 

Bart de Korte (left) helps with putting the tackle together.
Bart de Korte (left) helps with putting the tackle together.

 

Kees Wiggers (left) connects the backing to the fly-reel.
Kees Wiggers (left) connects the backing to the fly-reel.

 

The first casts are made with between six and nine meters of fly-line outside the rodtip.
The first casts are made with between six and nine meters of fly-line outside the rodtip.

 

Peter Post, Kees Wiggers and Rudy van Duijnhoven helped the participants with their first casts with the fly-rod.
Peter Post, Kees Wiggers and Rudy van Duijnhoven helped the participants with their first casts with the fly-rod.

 

Theo van de Poll (center) helps with tying the first artificial fly.
Theo van de Poll (center) helps with tying the first artificial fly.

 

A Palmer was the first fly that was tied during the four day course.
A Palmer was the first fly that was tied during the four day course.

 

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