The Game Angling Instructor Association
Welcome
GAIA Information Welcome to GAIA, the Game Angling Instructor Association's, website. As the recognised body representing qualified game angling instructors in the UK, GAIA endeavours to ensure the standards of game angling instructors are maintained to required levels, throughout the UK and beyond..
Game angling is generally used to describe fly fishing for salmon, sea trout, trout and grayling. GAIA members are qualified to teach in aspects of fly fishing, ranging from fly fishing for trout, grayling and sea trout, fishing for the mighty salmon or how to tie the flies used when fly fishing. This has extended more recently with some members teaching fly fishing for sea fish such as bass or in far off regions of the world, fishing in warmer climates, for the likes of bone fish and tarpon .
If you are looking for fishing or casting instruction, then GAIA members are ideal for your needs, and with around 400 qualified members there is sure to be the right fly fishing instructor in, or near your area. To find the instructor for you, either use the quick search system above right or click on Instructor List in the main menu. GAIA members can provide fly fishing or fly casting instruction at all required levels. So even if you are a complete beginner looking to get started in the wonderful world of game angling, or an experienced fly fisher looking to improve or extend your fly casting, fishing or fly tying skills, contact a GAIA instructor today and take a step into, or further into, the exciting world of fly fishing.
Are you an experienced game angler and looking to improve your skills with the object of becoming a qualified instructor, then GAIA can help you achieve your goal, providing the information and the syllabus to do so. GAIA offers various qualifications from professional entry level to advanced level and the most comprehensive Continuous Professional Development program available. Qualifications are available in the use of the Single-Handed Fly Rod, in the use of the Double-Handed Fly Rod and in the Art of Fly Tying.
Start your cast with GAIA today and make your fly fishing experience an enjoyment.
Women in Angling
There is a joint initiative by the E.A and the Angling Development Board (ADB) to encourage more women to take up angling. GAIA is fully supporting this objective and many of our members are organising and running specific events up and down the country where women are invited to “have a go” at fly fishing.All the Gaia instructors involved are fully qualified, insured, have first aid certificates, CRB checked and have attended child protection awareness courses.
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