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Fly Fishing Services in Greater Manchester

Explore practical, no-nonsense fly fishing services that help you gain real skill and confidence. Urban Fly Fishing offers hands-on coaching across Greater Manchester and the North West.

Learn by Doing

Our services are designed around your needs. Whether you’re starting out or refining your cast, each session is tailored to your goals and experience level.

Personal Coaching, Real Progress

We provide direct, meaningful instruction. With smaller group sizes, you’ll receive guidance specific to your progress and environment.

Adventure Packages

Choose from half-day or full-day sessions. We offer packed lunches, accommodation suggestions, and airport pick-up/drop-off for travelling anglers.

Guided Fishing Days

Enjoy a full day on the water with personalised guidance tailored to your ability and goals. Whether you’re new to fly fishing or looking to sharpen your skills, these sessions focus on building confidence, improving technique, and helping you make the most of your time on the river.

Guided Fishing Days
Guided Fishing Days

Personalised Angling Instruction

Receive dedicated one-to-one coaching designed around your individual needs. From core fundamentals to more advanced techniques, sessions are structured to help you develop a deeper understanding of fly fishing and progress at your own pace.

Casting Lessons

Improve your casting accuracy, distance, and presentation with focused, practical instruction. Learn how to adapt your casting to different river conditions and gain better control for more consistent results.

Guided Fishing Days
Guided Fishing Days

River Watercraft Coaching

Learn how to read the river like an experienced angler. Understand water flow, structure, and fish behaviour so you can identify key feeding zones, holding areas, and productive spots with confidence.

Urban Water Exploration

Discover the hidden potential of urban rivers across Greater Manchester. Experience fly fishing for trout and grayling in unique environments, and learn how to approach these waters with effective techniques and confidence.

Guided Fishing Days

What We Offer

All sessions are delivered one-to-one or in small groups, with a focus on developing skill, confidence, and understanding of feeding zones, currents, structures, and holding spots.

We provide:

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Guided fly fishing sessions to perfect fly fishing techniques
Euro-nymphing and presentation coaching
River watercraft, fly selection, and fish behaviour analysis
Ethical catch-and-release practices
Fly fishing for trout and grayling in urban rivers
Specialised support for individuals with autism and ADHD

Why Choose Urban Fly Fishing?

One-to-one fly fishing guidance

Small group session availability

Practical, location-specific coaching

Urban and rural water options

Adventure Packages

Choose from half-day or full-day sessions to suit your schedule. We can also assist with packed lunches, accommodation recommendations, and airport pick-up/drop-off for travelling anglers.

About Me

I’ve been fishing since the age of 7 and have spent the last 20 years fly fishing rivers for trout and grayling. Over the years, I’ve explored a variety of waters, including rivers in Spain and Italy, targeting brown trout and marble trout.

While I’ve fished internationally, I have a real passion for my local urban rivers, which are often overlooked but hold some truly remarkable fish.

Teaching is a big part of what I love. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing someone develop a new skill and experience the excitement of catching a fish for the first time.

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