The Association of Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors (AAPGAI) Certificate is internationally recognised as one of the premier fly fishing instructional qualifications in the world today.

AAPGAI are the guardians of the technical standards of fly casting instruction in the UK and its members, many of whom work in the tackle industry, actively participate in Continuous Professional Development to ensure technical and instructional currency.

Prior to being assessed for the AAPGAI qualification a candidate must first hold a national fly casting instructors certificate. I hold the Scottish Game Angling Instructors Certificate (SGAIC).

More recently, thanks to the generosity of three fellow instructors, I had the opportunity to become a Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) Certified Casting Instructor and am now fortunate enough to hold qualifications on both sides of the Atlantic.

I also have been lucky enough to live in Eastern and Western Canada for 4 years where I guided for both Trout and Salmon. Let me use my Canadian experience and knowledge to either provide you with a consultancy service to enhance a family holiday or host you on a once in a lifetime Canadian fly fishing experience.

Many children today, mine included, live in an artificial ‘PlayStation’ world and have little appreciation of the countryside around them. Fly fishing is a superb teaching medium for introducing children to the countryside and life skills such as environmental awareness and patience. Parents and teachers may be reassured by the fact that I am background checked, by the police, and accredited for working with young people. I also hold a first aid certificate.

In addition to over 30 years of fishing experience I have a considerable instructional history where I have taught such diverse skills as squash skills, map reading and jungle warfare and survival!

There is no substitute for professional tuition, contact a professional instructor and see how your enjoyment of the sport improves.