Our sport is gaining popularity and even becoming a modern trend nowadays. I love to teach fly fishing and educate present and future anglers willing to learn, so I decided to start organizing fly fishing courses separate from my guiding work. The training is suitable for both complete beginners and advanced in fly fishing. The courses will be held at a place agreed in advance by you and me. Trout River in Bulgaria, where, according to the chosen date, you would have the best chance of success. There are fixed dates for the courses every year, which take place in my home country, Bulgaria. If you and your friends are interested in participating in a course with me at a different place, do not hesitate to contact me to discuss options, availability, and costs.

Basic Trout Fly Fishing Course

During this course, you will be able to learn how to cast a fly rod – basic and advanced casts, and how to assemble your gear and line and choose the right fly according to the relevant conditions. The course generally includes successful dry fly and nymph fishing techniques for trout, explained in detail. Proper and ethical handling of the fish and effective catch and release method practice. You will be acquainted with the main representatives of aquatic insects inhabiting the rivers. I will gladly answer all your questions about fly fishing, the river, and its inhabitants.

The course is also suitable for children under 18, but only with an escort.

After a preliminary appointment, we will specify whether I will pick you up from somewhere or meet you directly on the river. Fishing can start at 7:00 a.m. at the earliest and continue until dark at the latest.

If you do not have your equipment, you can rent one from us for 15 €  per person daily. The equipment includes a fly fishing rod, reel, line, everything necessary for the day, and high boots with a strap-on for a belt. You need to inform me about your shoe size if you require boots, and please don’t forget to wear a belt.

The course is highly suitable to be presented as a gift to any avid angler!

The course will be held with at least two registered candidates and a maximum of four.

Price: 150 € per person in a group of two. 130 € per person in a group of three. 120 € per person in a group of four.

The price includes:

  • A full-day course in fly fishing led by a certified guide and instructor – Stanislav Mankov.
  • Photos and videos from the day.

The price does not include:

  • Food and drinks.
  • Transport to the place of fishing.
  • The cost of the fishing license for the day.
  • Fishing equipment and flies. That can always be provided on request.

Dates For the Basic Trout Fly Fishing Course in 2025:

10th or 11th of May – (2 places available)

21st or 22nd of June – (4 places available)

9th or 10th of August – (4 places available)

Please don’t hesitate to contact me via e-mail or fill out the contact form to reserve your place for the course.

Participation in courses, guidings or fly fishing trips offered or managed by Mankov Fly Fishing LTD is at your own risk. We disclaim liability for property damage or injuries of any kind which are caused by participants.

After registering for a course half of the charge fee has to be transferred to one of our accounts. By doing this the registration is made definite. The rest of the course fee has to be paid at least four weeks before the course starts. If a participant cannot take part the advance will only be paid back if he cancels the course not later than four weeks before the event takes place.

Mankov Fly Fishing LTD reserves the right to cancel or to move any courses at any time without specifying the reasons. If a course is canceled all the pre-paid money will be paid back. Mankov Fly Fishing LTD is not liable for any other costs or circumstances connected with the cancellation or the change of date of a course.

Each participant has to wear an eye protection device (sunglasses, optical glasses, or equivalent) during the course.

Filming or photographing during the course disturbs the learning progress. Therefore participants are not allowed to take pictures or film during the course (except group pictures at the end).

During the course, the participants might be filmed from time to time for making a later video analysis possible. By attending a course of Mankov Fly Fishing LTD the participant agrees to allow the owner of Mankov Fly Fishing LTD to use this video material for future teaching purposes or video productions.

By transferring the advance or paying the whole course fee the participant agrees to the general business conditions of the Mankov Fly Fishing and puts them into action against him.

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