The year is 1996. Three local anglers are at New Mills near Brampton and are in deep discussion about how they can contribute to the sport they love by introducing youngsters into angling. In true ‘Mission Impossible’ style, someone gives them the challenge – introduce 20,000 youngsters, from all sorts of backgrounds, to angling. Now knowing […]
Author: Glyn
GLYN FREEMAN is a full time, fully qualified fly casting instructor, guide and active member of A.A.P.G.A.I (Association of Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors).
Qualifications include the AAPGAI Masters in Salmon and Trout disciplines and Advanced Fly Dressing, FFF Masters. Full liability and indemnity insurance, CRB (criminal records bureau) checked, child protection, L20 assessing, licensed coach, first aid and a few more.
Glyn has fished in Cumbria and the Borders for over thirty years. Based on the River Eden where he is a keeper on the lower river and appointed fly casting instructor and guide for John Norris of Penrith and working member of staff for Borderlines.
A few snapshots of 2021 on the water with my very good friends.
A fine afternoon on the water!
Warwick joined me lunchtime today on the lower Eden. After heavy rain from last night and persistent rain all morning, the river level began to rise and colour up, not a great time to start, but Hobsons choice. As the water level hit one foot, fishing a small PTN on a long leader it was […]
Out and about on the River Eden
Despite the constant drizzle and strong wind all day, it was going to be a special trip for Ryan, it was his first time out with a fly rod when he joined me on the lower Eden. Fishing a small PTN on a long leader, a few bites missed initially, then a couple of grayling […]
Nith Young Anglers Club.
Loch Urr, October 13th 2019.
Cumbria Fly Fishing’s YouTube channel
FishPal
John Norris of Penrith
