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Drift Boat Day for Beginners – Guided Fly Fishing Tour
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of casting under expert guidance, ensuring you start catching fish sooner than expected.
- Master the art of fly fishing with hands-on instruction in rigging, casting, and selecting the right gear.
- Learn essential techniques and safety tips for river fishing, enhancing your confidence and enjoyment on the water.
- Enjoy a comfortable drift in a fly fishing-specific raft, designed for safety and stability on your adventure.
Under the guidance of highly experienced guide & Owner/Operator Jimmy Barwick, you can expect to start catching fish sooner than you might think! The fly fishing-specific NRS raft ensures the utmost comfort and safety, accommodating one or two fly fishers.
Snowy Valleys Fly Fishing drift boat experience provides a captivating introduction to the productivity of fly fishing, and Jimmy’s infectious enthusiasm will leave you hooked for life. You’ll receive comprehensive on-water guidance, securing a solid foundation in the basics to kickstart your lifelong fly fishing journey.
What you’ll learn with Jimmy
• An introduction in casting to start your day
• Rigging rods, reels, and selecting the right line
• Setting up leaders and tippets for various fishing scenarios, along with mastering basic knots
• Learn fly selection, entomology and various fly fishing techniques
• Proper fish handling techniques
• Wader use and river safety
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Snowy Valleys Fly Fishing
Snowy Valleys Fly Fishing, based in Tumut NSW, is owned and operated by self-professed “fish-o-holic”, Jimmy Barwick. When you book a trip with them, you’ll be personally guided by Jimmy himself, every time. Passionate about all things fishing, Jimmy lives and breathes his craft, constantly honing his own skills and reading the conditions in order to provide the very best experience to his clients. Offering unforgettable experiences for all abilities, from beginners to experienced anglers.
Offering a multitude of different opportunities from drift boat trips down the Tumut and Swampy Plains Rivers in absolute comfort, courtesy of our NRS raft. From utilising their newly launched, custom-built power boat on the famed Blowering Dam, targeting giant Murray Cod or Trout fishing on Lake Eucumbene – to land-based trips everywhere in between, Jimmy loves the Snowy Valleys and wants to share them with you the best way he knows how.
Jimmy can also create multi-day packages which include camping overnight (with all gear provided) and can be designed to include multiple experiences in one trip or the ability to explore further afield. Tailoring a package to give you or a loved one a truly unique and unforgettable experience! A gift voucher is the perfect surprise, they’ll never see coming!
Come and experience the fantastic fishing opportunities with your own dedicated guide, Jimmy & Snowy Valleys Fly Fishing.