'Steve Williamson's Fishing Adventures'
FISHING CLINICS

LEARN TO TROUT FISH WEEKEND

FLY FISHING WEEKEND

FLY FISHING CLINIC

FRESHWATER FLY FISHING SCHOOLS

Sponsored by 'J.M. Gillies' 'Rio' and 'Freshwater Fishing Magazine'

Supported by Freshwater Fishing Magazine & Saltwater Fishing Magazine
RIO and

REDINGTON

FLY FISHING CLINIC
'Steve Williamson's Fishing Adventures' operates the largest and most professional fly fishing schools in New South Wales.
Members of 'The Professional Fishing Instructors and Guides Association'.
All are weekend courses which enable us to spend plenty of time with you personally.

Stage 1 ­ 'Beginner'.
The beginner certificate course is designed for those with no previous experience. We take you from assembling your tackle, knots, basic casting fishing lakes and rivers and not forgetting fly selection.
Stage 2 ­ 'Intermediate'
The intermediate course follows on from stage one, if you have had prior casting experience and done a little fishing, stage 2 is the one for you. More detail on rig setup and actual fishing is our priority.
Stage 3 ­ 'Advanced'
The advanced level is for those that have completed stage 2. Lot's of on water fishing where we get a little more serious about stream craft and casting technique.
As well we hold specialised courses on 'Alpine Streams', 'Alpine Lakes' and 'Loch Style'.
Certificate is given on completion of all stages.

PRICES:
Our Beginner courses start at $390 and INCLUDES ALL TACKLE.
All you have to do is bring yourself.
Also included in the price is all course notes, morning and afternoon tea and lunch.
We can arrange at excellent prices ­ Accommodation and other meals not included.

Please inquire about prices and availability of other schools.

Due to our fantastic sponsorship, great tackle purchases can be arranged. We advise students do not purchase rods and reels before they attend the beginner school.

2010 'FLY SCHOOL' DATES

BEGINNER SCHOOL

16th and 17th October 2010

 INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS
 

Date to be confirmed for 2010

 ADVANCED SCHOOLS
 

Date to be confirmed for 2010

BEGINNER FLY FISHING COURSE

16th and 17th October 2010

 Steve Williamson's

Trout Information and Education Centre

situated at

Quality Resort Horizons - Jindabyne

This course is for anglers that would like an introduction into fly fishing.

We supply everything you just have to turn up!
Both fresh and saltwater techniques are included.
The course includes casting instruction,   tuition on tackle, knots, rigs, flies, reading water, and on water fishing of rivers and lakes is included.
COST $390

J.M. Gillies Fly Fishing School  - WHAT’S INCLUDED.

Fly Fishing Instruction

16 hours of instruction including - casting, tackle, knots, rigs, reading water and plenty of personal guided instruction while you are fishing the waters of Lake Jindabyne, the Thredbo River, the Mowamba River, just to name a few of the possibilities.
 
SAMPLE ITINERARY
SATURDAY  
8 am  
Meet at Steve Williamson's Trout Information and Education Centre
Issue rods , eyewear, etc. if needed.
8.30
Welcome and talk on weekends activities
Rods, reels, Lines, Leaders, Tippets, Knots, Casting theory
10.30am
Morning tea
10.45 am
Casting practical   - More on casting.
Pick up lay down, False Cast, Roll Cast.
12.30 pm- Lunch
1pm
Trout and trout senses.
Entomology - Insect life cycles.
What trout eat and what Flies - Types, dry , wet, imitators, attractors and selection.
Barometric Pressure - effects on Fishing
2 pm - 5pm
Fishing Lakes -  Practical instruction on Lake fishing
 
SUNDAY - Fishing Rivers and Streams.
8 am
Reading Water - rivers
Flies
Presentation
9.30
Morning tea
9.45
Transport to river
River fishing practical instruction - reading water
- line control - Drifts - Mending line
On water fishing instruction.
 
12.30 pm
Lunch and departure.
 
Please NOTE, the aim for the weekend is to give you as much instructional knowledge as possible.
I will be moving quickly through the theory, and we do plenty of practical on the water, however, should the weather stop us from proceeding, instruction will be done in the conference room.
Please bring with you wet weather gear, as we will still be fishing regardless of the weather, unless it is far too windy or torrential rain.

'Lake Jindabyne Trout Fishing Adventures'

SNOWY MOUNTAINS FLY FISHING WEEKEND

16th and 17th November 2010

and

12th and 13th February 2010

 This weekend has been set up for anglers that have had some tuition on fly fishing and would like a low cost guided weekend of fly fishing the beautiful Snowy Mountains area. Local conditions will determine what rivers or lakes are fished, but we should be able to cover at least 4 locations in the two days of fishing we have planned.

Lakes Jindabyne and Eucumbene as well as the Thredbo, Upper Snowy, Mowambah, Gungarlin, Eucumbene and the Murrumbidgee Rivers are all possible fishing locations depending on what is fishing the best.

On water fishing and casting instruction will be provided as will any necessary tackle that you might need. This is your chance to get some on water tuition and expert guiding by locals that know the area and local conditions backwards.

Steve Williamson, local guide and author of ‘Trout Fishing the Snowy Mountains’ will lead the party over the weekend.

COST - $420.00 per person. (includes GST).

RIO

REDINGTON

This weekend is supported by
‘J.M. Gillies’, ‘Rio’, 'Redington' and ‘Freshwater Fishing Magazine’

About the weekend
This weekend is about helping you learn all about fishing the Snowy Mountains area.
I will be guiding you into my favorite spots, where you will learn all about the necessary methods, to suit the conditions of the day, used to catch trout in each location.
So many anglers come to the Snowys and go away disappointed with their results. This is usually due to their lack of knowledge of the local fishing conditions.
Head guide of ‘Lake Jindabyne Trout Fishing Adventures’, Steve Williamson, has been fishing the mountains for over 30 years and guiding professionally for 17 years. There is no other person more knowledgeable about local fishing conditions. His knowledge has been proven by record sales of his book ‘Trout Fishing the Snowy Mountains’ which is now on the best sellers list.

How much fishing will we be doing?
This weekend is all about fishing. We will start early on Saturday morning and will fish until late.
Sunday will be another early start but we aim to finish fishing at 2pm to allow those that are returning home to do so. There will be at least 16 hours of on water fishing over the weekend.

What experience do I need?
The weekend is all about guiding and instruction on the local waters. So long as you have been fly fishing previously you will have a great time and are guaranteed to learn a lot.
Instruction will be provided for those angers that would like to improve their fishing techniques.

What do I bring?
Just bring your normal fly fishing tackle. If for some reason you do not own any gear, we will be able to provide all that will be necessary at no extra cost. This is also your chance to try out a few different rods as well.
Don’t rush out and buy anything. We will provide flies and all terminal tackle at no extra cost.

Will accommodation be provided?
No, this special price requires you to arrange your own accommodation. We can however help with packages.

What about meals?
While you are being guided, all refreshments and meals are included in the price. You will have to provide your own breakfasts and dinners and there are plenty of options available if you wish to get take away or eat out.

How do I go about booking?
Due to the limited number of people each weekend, 50% deposit will be required to secure your position and full payment is required 14 days prior to the weekend. Please fill out a booking sheet with all of your details and return it to - ‘Lake Jindabyne Trout Fishing Adventures’ P.M.B. 5 Jindabyne, NSW. 2627.

 
'Lake Jindabyne Trout Fishing Adventures'
KHANCOBAN FLY FISHING WEEKEND

 “Exploring Khancoban District" 

26th, 27th and 28th November 2010

18th, 19th and 20th February 2011

18th, 19th and 20th March 2011

Numbers are very limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.

 

 

 

David Schwab with local guide Neal Bennetts. Neal will again be guiding us into some amazing locations in 2011.

 

 

 

Errol Cockburn with his first Nariel Creek brown trout!

Photo – Taken during our February 2010 trip.

 

This weekend is being set up for those fly anglers that would like to explore the other side of the Snowy Mountains. As many rivers, steams and lakes will be explored over the weekend as we can, but at a relaxed pace to ensure you also have time to take in the beauty of the Khancoban area.

 

You do not have to be an expert fly angler as instruction will be provided for those that still need some help and I can also provide all rods, reels and tackle if required.

 

I have also employed the services of Neal Bennett’s who has lived and fished the area for over 35 years.

Neal is a retired member of the Professional Fishing Guides and Instructors Association (PFIGA) and he will be showing us some of is favorite fishing locations on the Swampy Plains, the Mitta, the Indi and Upper Murray Rivers and he has also exclusive access to wilderness waters, previously  closed to anglers.

If given the time we will also be fishing Khancoban Pondage.

 

THIS IS A

WEEKEND

 

Your accommodation- ‘Queens Cottage’

 

Your accommodation at Queens Cottage in Khancoban will be trip back in fly fishing history.

Queens Cottage was built in the 1950's to provide accommodation for her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II when she visited the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electricity Scheme, to officially open the Snowy 1 Power Station.

 

 Purchased by the late Mike Spry in the 1990’s, is was always Mike’s dream set up Queens Cottage as an exclusive fly fishing lodge. Mike was the grandfather of guiding in Australia and was responsible for setting up the Professional Fishing Guides and Instructors Association of Australia (PFIGA) in1990, so our trip is also a celebration of Mike’s life in what is also the 20th Anniversary of the PFIGA.

 

Queens Cottage has recently been purchased and renovated by Andrew and Anne Laycock, previous owners of the Khancoban Hotel. Andrew and Anne will be taking us back in history showing us some of the memorabilia from earlier days of Queens Cottage and Mike Spry’s personal fly fishing collection.

Andrew and Anne will be our hosts on Saturday evening’s dinner.

 

 

Lounge area at Queens Cottage

 

View from Queens Cottage Balcony

 

 

Both single and twin 4 ½ star Motel Style private rooms will be provided for each participant of our tour.

 

Private rooms of your choice - all with balconies with views over Khancoban and the mountains.


 

                                                                                                                                

 

 

The dining room is where we will be having breakfast and dinner. Dinner on Saturday evening will be three course home cooked by our hosts.

 

Solar Heated to 30 degrees the plunge pool is just what you need after a hard days fishing.

Bring your swimmers!

 

 

 

 

We will fish a variety of waters including Khancoban Pondage (photo above) which could be an early morning or late evening option on some of our weekends. Being a hydro lake, Khancoban Pondage is a waterway that can vary in level from day to day and so the fishing depends on levels on the day.

 

 

The lower Swamp River (below Khancoban Pondage) is one of our options and at some of our planned trips we may look at the option of rafting the river casting fly lines into the edges as we drift. Again this also depends on water flow, not only due to time of year but also depending on releases of water out of Khancoban Dam.

 

 

With a huge variety of waters to fish, there will always be plenty of options depending on the conditions of the day and time of year that we intend to fish.

 

EXPLORING KHANCOBAN ITINERARY

There are options!

OPTION 1  (Sample only – tours differ due to daylight savings hours)

Friday Morning  (For those that are coming through Jindabyne)

12 pm Meet at Steve Williamson’s Tackle Shop - Gear up and tackle up.

This gives us a chance to talk about the weekend and if need be sort out and gear that you may need for the trip.

If we need to organise rods and waders etc we can do this then. Tackle Hire is FREE!

1 pm - Leave Jindabyne for Khancoban. (Cars will travel in convoy to Khancoban)

2pm –Stop over at Geehi Reserve on the Swampy River for a warm up fly fish. (Instruction included)

4pm – Leave Geehi for Khancoban

4.30 pm – Arrive Queens Cottage Khancoban

5pm – Relax, swim in the pool, drinks and meet each other and explore Queens Cottage.

6.30pm – BBQ Dinner at Queens Cottage

After Dinner – Fish the evening rise on Khancoban Pondage if feeling enthusiastic enough.

Early to bed big day tomorrow!

 

SATURDAY  (# November tours may include an early start to fishing and a later breakfast!)

# 6am- Optional fish the morning rise on Khancoban Pondage.

7.00 am – Breakfast at Queens Cottage

8am – Fishing - guided by Steve Williamson and Neal Bennetts

1pm – Lunch

1.30pm - Continue Fishing

5pm - Back to Queens Cottage

6.30 pm – Dinner – Hosted by Andrew and Anne Laycock.

 

SUNDAY AM

7am – Breakfast

8am – Fishing till 12 noon

Optional finish for those that have to leave for home.

OPTION 2 - Fishing Sunday afternoon and leave Monday morning.

Start Sunday pm

1pm till 5pm  More fishing

Includes extra afternoons guiding, Sunday night accommodation and Sunday evening meals as well as Monday morning continental breakfast.

MONDAY MORNING

Sleep in with breakfast at 8am and then depart for home.

 

This option is for those that might like to say and fish Sunday afternoon and return back home Monday.

 

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST / BOOKING FORM

“Exploring Khancoban District”

with Steve Williamson

Fly Fishing Weekend

 

Preferred dates – (please circle)

November 2010 - 26th, 27th and 28th  OR February 2011 - 18th, 19th and 20th  OR March 2011 - 18th, 19th and 20th.

 

Please keep me up to date with arrangements           (     )

BOOK ME NOW! - I Don’t want to miss out!

Please book me into - (Please circle option and cost)

OPTION 1  

Meet Steve Williamson at 12pm Friday – Travel to Khancoban including a warm up fish on the Swampy Plains River. Fishing all day Saturday and half a day Sunday leaving for home Sunday pm.

Includes accommodation Friday and Saturday Nights.

Cost - $ 970

OPTION 2

Meet Steve Williamson at 12pm Friday – Travel to Khancoban including a warm up fish on the Swampy Plains River. Fishing all day Saturday and ALL day Sunday leaving for home Monday am.

Includes accommodation Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nights. All meals included.

Cost - $ 1350

OPTION 3 (for those coming from the Victorian side and meeting us at Khancoban.)

Meet at Queens Cottage on Friday Night.

Fishing Saturday and Sunday leaving Monday morning.

Includes accommodation Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nights. All meals included.

Cost - $ 850

OPTION 4 Non Fishing Partner.

Bring along a NON fishing partner so as they can enjoy a stay at Khancoban relaxing and sightseeing.

Includes share accommodation, breakfasts and dinners.

Cost - $ 360 (Price is $850 to tag along on fishing trip, but NOT fish)

 

Name/s…………………………………………………………….phone……………………………………

 

E-mail address…………………………………………………………………………………………………

 

Number of people ……………………….. Private or Share Room………………………………………………

 

Details above please accept a Deposit of       $ ……………………..  for OPTION ................ (1,2,3 or 4)

 

Send to – Steve Williamson C/- PMB 5 Jindabyne 2627 or call my shop on 02 64561551 BH (9am till 4pm)

 

'Lake Jindabyne Trout Fishing Adventures'
WEEKEND TROLLING CLINIC

November 2010

  There will also be a 1 day DOWNRIGGING COURSE

20th  November 2010

COST - $150

For more information please e-mail me or call 02 64561551

 


FLYBRIDGE

and
 
Supported by Freshwater Fishing Magazine.



Including: Boat Setup - Depth Sounders - Flatline Trolling - Downrigging - Side Planers - Trolling Aids - Lures - Harling & much more!!!

BOAT SUPPLIED, you fish with Steve Williamson personally!

COST $380 for 1 x 10hr and 1 x 6hr day trolling. (including GST).

Includes:
1. 16 hours tuition.
2. Morning & Afternoon Teas.		 3. All Tackle & Lures.
4. Free Tackle Sample Pack.

Steve Williamson is regarded as one of Australia's foremost experts on freshwater Trolling. Steve is author of the book 'Trout Fishing The Snowy Mountains' & is a regular contributor to 'Freshwater Fishing Magazine'. The Weekend 'Trolling Clinic' will include both the theory & practical aspects of freshwater trolling.

Private clinics limited to 6 people can be arranged. Why not get a group of friends together for a great weekend of instructional fishing.


Private Trolling Clinics Available On Request
Saturday & Sunday: Tolling techniques - both theory & practical on the water fishing.
Sunday afternoon: Depart for home


2010 Trolling Clinics - Please e-mail re further dates.

'Lake Jindabyne Trout Fishing Adventures'


LURE & SPINNING CLINIC
 Enquire about our 2010 dates.

Supported by Freshwater Fishing Magazine.


 

REDINGTON

If you intend on taking up lure spinning or would just like to know a lot more about lures & how to use them correctly, then this is the clinic for you.
Some theory will be included, however most of the tuition is done on the water.
Learn all about spinning in lakes & rivers. Saltwater spinning is also covered.
Steve Williamson was the first person in Australia to use underwater camera's to test lure action & some of these findings, like what effect water pressure has on lures, will also be covered in the course.
Our lure & spinning clinic is a 12 hour course held over 2 days.

Itinerary
Friday PM: Meet and greet.
Saturday & Sunday: Lures, types & their uses - Practical on the water fishing is included.
Sunday evening or Monday: Depart for home.

COST: $360 (includes GST).

Includes:
1. Morning & Afternoon Teas.
2. Saturday & Sunday, Lunches.
3. All Tackle & Lures supplied FREE.		 4. Course notes.
5. Gift sample pack

2010 LURE & SPINNING CLINIC DATES
 

Next course will be in November 2010

'Lake Jindabyne Trout Fishing Adventures'

LEARN TO TROUT FISH WEEKEND

Enquire about our 2010 dates.

This weekend has been set up for anglers that want to learn all the best methods of catching trout.
Boat trolling – Lure Spinning – Bait Fishing and Fly Fishing methods are all covered with as much on water instruction as possible.

Steve Williamson, local guide and author of ‘Trout Fishing the Snowy Mountains’ will lead the party throughout the weekend.

COST - $390.00 per person. (includes GST).
(min. group size 4 people)

and
 REDINGTON

  

FLYBRIDGE

This weekend is supported by
‘J.M. Gillies’, ‘Rio', ‘Tasmanian Devil Lures’ ‘Freshwater Fishing Magazine’, ‘Humminbird’, ‘Flybridge', 'Scotty Downriggers'.

About the weekend
This weekend is about helping you learn all about trout fishing.
I will be guiding and instructing you in all the methods used to catch trout.

Learn how to select the best method for the day to suit local conditions.
Boat Trolling – Bait Fishing – Lure Spinning and Fly Fishing methods are all covered.

Head guide of ‘Lake Jindabyne Trout Fishing Adventures’, Steve Williamson, has been fishing the mountains for over 30 years and guiding professionally for 18 years. There is no other person more knowledgeable about local fishing conditions. His knowledge has been proven by record sales of his book ‘Trout Fishing the Snowy Mountains’ which is now on the best sellers list.

How much fishing will we be doing?
We will start early on Saturday morning and will get as much practical fishing as possible using all methods.
Sunday will be another early start but we aim to finish fishing at 2pm to allow those that are returning home to do so. There will be at least 16 hours of on water fishing over the weekend.

What experience do I need?
No experience on trout fishing is needed, you will have a great time and are guaranteed to learn a lot.
Instruction will be provided for those angers that would also like to improve their fishing techniques.

What do I bring?
You can bring your favorite fishing tackle, but if you don’t have any suitable we can supply everything you need. Bring your fly gear if you have some.
Don’t worry about lures or flies we will supply all you need.

Will accommodation be provided?
No, this special price requires you to arrange your own accommodation. We can however help with packages.

What about meals?
While you are being guided, all refreshments and meals are included in the price. You will have to provide your own breakfasts and dinners and there are plenty of options available if you wish to get take away or eat out.

How do I go about booking?
Due to the limited number of people each weekend, 50% deposit will be required to secure your position and full payment is required 14 days prior to the weekend. Please fill out a booking sheet with all of your details and return it to ‘Steve Williamson's Trout Fishing Adventures’ P.M.B. 5 Jindabyne, NSW. 2627.

Australian & overseas enquiries to:
Steve Williamson's Trout Fishing Adventures
Shop 1, Snowline Service Centre
Kosciuszko Rd
Jindabyne NSW 2627 Australia
Shop Phone - international 61-2-64 561551 local (02) 64 561551
Mobile phone direct - 0408 024 436
Facsimile - international 61-2-64 572991 local (02) 64 572991
email: sales@swtroutfishing.com.au