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What do I need besides rod, reel, line, and a few flies? Marina Gibson teaches fly fishing to countless beginners every year in her fishing school. And the question about…
About Marina
Marina Gibson is a certified FFI casting instructor, guide, and passionate conservationist. In 2019, She founded the Northern Fishing School at Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire, which now teaches over 400 people a year the art of fly fishing. Marina is also a co-founder of the Cancer and Pisces Trust charity, which aims to improve the lives of cancer sufferers through the therapeutic pastime of angling, fostering connections with nature and community.
Marina’s transition from city life to pursuing her passion has led her to travel the world with her fly rod, inspiring her global social media following of over 160K to enjoy the outdoors.
Cast Catch Release: The inspiring and uplifting memoir about fishing, rivers and the power of water
An inspiring true story about the healing power of water from one of the world’s best known female anglers. AS FEATURED ON ITV’S THIS MORNING, BBC RADIO 4 WOMAN’S HOUR AND BBC RADIO 2 WITH JEREMY VINE
‘Marina’s writing is as exquisite as her casting.’ – PAUL WHITEHOUSE
NEW: Get the full overview of how to catch fish on the fly!
Marina has recently launched her online fly fishing beginners’ course on the Fieldcraft App which is designed for your mobile or tablet device so you can access the classes on and offline to give you advice 24/7 and off-the-grid.
In 49 comprehensive classes she covers the basics of equipment, knots, safety, etiquette, setting up, entomology, flies, casting, catching and handling fish and more – she will teach you how to crawl before you can walk. This is the first of many courses, so stay tuned for more.
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Marina Gibson runs various guided fishing courses from individual fishing instruction to corporate fishing days on the River Test. Based in Yorkshire but regularly travels the UK and abroad to give fishing tuition.
Euro nymphing for beginners
Spain’s trout waters are a fly fisher’s paradise and I was lucky enough to be able to take a week off before the busiest time of the year at my…
The power of fly fishing | Cancer and Pisces Trust Monthly Newsletter – June 2023
We are delighted to share with you the incredible experiences and moments we have had so far this year as part of The Cancer and Pisces Trust. As an organisation…
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