Tuition:




Tuition and Instruction

Casting and Fishing Instruction available at Press Manor Fishery

Bernie Maher is a current England Fly Fishing International and was National English Fly fishing champion 2005/06. He also has 4 Commonwealth team medals, including a silver in the 2012 Championships in Tasmania.

He holds coaching and instructor qualifications for ‘The Association of Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors' (AAPGAI). The American Federation of Fly Fishes (FFF) Advanced Professional Game Angling Qualifications (APGAI) in Trout and Salmon.

From a beginner wanting to learn the basics of fly casting and fly-fishing. To anglers wishing to improve their casting, including the Double/ Single haul. Through to advanced River and Stillwater sessions. He is passionate about making you the best angler you can be.


Sessions for Individuals, Groups, and Corporate days.  

1 ¼ hour casting session (up to two people) £42.00
Half day session £100.00
Full day session £185.00
Full day Guiding or Fishing on local rivers and stillwaters plus relevant day ticket cost. £185

All flies, Rods and Reels are included. There is a small charge for each additional person:
add 15% for each additional person on the basic prices above.

Gift vouchers for Special occasions, Birthday or Christmas are available.

Professional guiding and Fishing Instruction on the Derbyshire Wye

Professional guiding and fishing instruction is now available on the beautiful Derbyshire Wye, Rowsley.

We can cater for individuals, groups, and corporate days.

For a full days instruction, including lunch, please email Bernie Maher or phone on 07976 306073

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