Guide School

SPANISH PYRENEES

Once Every 2 Years

SANTA CILIA LODGE

Becoming a fly fishing guide is a wonderful way to follow your passion and make a living out of it. Salvelinus’ founder, Iván Tarín, offers in the Spanish Pyrenees, the keys to guide and teach fly fishing in a practical, comfortable, and profitable way to anglers of all skill levels. Students are fully immersed in fly fishing, from casting and fly selection, to communication skills, and guiding techniques. Your time with Salvelinus is an investment in your future.

4550 € PER WEEK

On-water
Real guiding on diverse scenarios

Refined Method
From years of coaching pro guides

Well-Worth
80-hour instruction, lifetime profit

Make fly fishing your new career

WITH THE SALVELINUS TOUCH

A full week dedicated to fly fishing instruction and real guiding on freestones, tailwater fisheries and lakes. Spend time with industry experts who have made guiding and teaching their way of life for over two decades. Learn about the little details that make up an internationally recognized professional fly fishing guide.

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Sample Itinerary

Day One - Welcome to the Pyrenees
Check-in and welcome briefing
Day Two – The Essence of Guiding
A professional guide versus an excellent guide
Rules, tips, tricks, equipment, and checklists
Fishing and guiding in freestone rivers
Day Three – Communication Skills
Becoming a great communicator and guide
Keys of teaching how to fly cast in a short time
Fishing and guiding in still waters
Day Four – Fly Casting Diagnostic
Quality systems and organizational levels
Casting diagnostic for anglers of all skillsets
Advanced guiding techniques in still waters

Day Five – Guiding Responsibilities
Ecotourism and guiding responsibility
Security and legal considerations
Fishing and guiding in remote waters
Day Six – Advanced Fly Fishing
Advanced fly fishing techniques for sizeable trout
Basic photography skills and marketing relations
Fishing, guiding, managing fish, and photography
Day Seven – Technical Waters
Rules and basics to be a successful guide
Action plan and client relation
Sight fishing and guiding on still waters
Day Eight – Departure
The Guiding Manual
Farewell brunch