Meet Your Instructor
Mike Barrand has been fishing all his life but considers the last 7 years the most exciting. This is when he picked up his first fly rod. The single/double hand rod has brought him to many beautiful destinations including Vancouver Island and Newfoundland.
Not only has fly fishing taken him to some great places, it has also allowed him to work with world class companies.
Mike is quite versed with the single hand rod and the complete family of double hand rods. He will work with you on your desired style you wish to learn and by the end of the day you will have the basic fundamentals to get out fishing. His teaching style is one of a laid back approach so the student can relax while learning.
Instructor Mike Barrand
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Contact Us
Phone:
519-442-2519
Email:
info@grandriverrafting.ca
Spey Casting School Instruction Toronto
Instructional spey casting school one hour west of Toronto on the famous Grand River System near Paris, Ont. Beginners can learn one handed spey casting and two handed spey casting.
Spey casting is the next step in fly fishing... on the Grand River it is the art of hunting from a distance!
This Instructional Spey Casting course is from 9am to 5pm on Sundays.
It is held in a wilderness setting on the section of the Grand River called "Trout Alley".
We have two fishing school sites. View Location of Fly & Spey Fishing Courses in a larger map
The equipment you need is your hat, eye protection, waders and rain gear.
The instructor supplies lunch and equipment. If having your own rod... bring it along.
Maximum number in a course is six people... but larger group can be accompanied with additional instructors... provided we have advance notice.
Prices for the 6hr Course with equipment/lunch. (Taxes not included )
| Number of People | One | Two | Three | Four | Five | Six |
| Cost per Person | $50/Hr | $30/Hr/person | $175.00 each | $150.00 each | $140.00 each | $125.00 each |
Price varies with number of participants. If bad weather you can reschedule or full refund
Learning to Spey Cast
Today, there is an ever-growing population of fly fishers learning the art of the spey cast. This technique uses bigger rods that can cast farther and with little stress on the body. Beginning is Scotland
This course will you will learn
· A quick history of the sport and the three different styles used today
· How to cast in a safe manner
· Rod load, anchor and D loop
· The basic roll, double spey and circle C casts
· How to use sink lines, tips and properly fish the fly
You can order Our Tripper Lunch by Chef Nancy...
($15 per person with wrap, dessert, cold drink and tax included)
Veggie Wrap ~ Shredded Carrot, red pepper, cucumber, mushrooms, plum tomatoes, and Chopped Romaine with sweet onion dressing.
Caesar Wrap ~ Grilled Breast of Chicken with Romaine Lettuce Real Bacon, Croutons, and Forks Homemade Caesar Dressing
Cold Meat Wraps ~ with Chopped Romaine, Plum Tomato, English Cucumber, Shredded Cheese… choice of meat …. Roast Turkey / Black Forest Ham / Roasted Beef / Tuna / Egg Salad.
Dessert ~ Brownie, large cookie, butter tart square, fresh fruit of the day or fresh veggies and dip.
Choice of drink… apple or orange juice, coke/diet coke, ginger ale, sprite, ice tea, or water.