Ian Heaps 'School of Angling' has to be an excellent way to take a holiday whilst improving your angling technique and knowledge at the same time, whatever the time of year.

Ian has run the 'School of Angling' for many years and anglers from all over the country have benefited from his teaching by going on to become club champions whilst others have even made a name for themselves on the tough Open circuit.

Tuition is normally one to one, however groups can be catered for. On each day anglers can learn a different technique. Each morning session begins with a notepad and pen session with Ian showing how a particular method works best, illustrating shotting patterns and other details with sketches and diagrams. This is followed by Ian demonstrating the technique at the waterside after which anglers try out the techniques for themselves.

The School is open throughout the year with the methods demonstrated varying from winter to summer to suit the conditions. Enrolment at the School currently costs £75 per single day or £250 per week (five days) from Monday to Friday plus accommodation, which can be provided either on site in the main house or at one of several hotels. Most people book Sat to Sat whereby they explore and fish at their own leisure on Sat & Sun ready to start the five day course after a full Welsh breakfast on Monday morning.

All Ian asks is that when booking, anglers send a £75 deposit to secure their place at the School, supply their name, address and contact telephone number and indicate which dates they want to attend the School. After proving the methods here at Holgan, anglers leave with the confidence to practice the methods on their local venues.  For those of you who prefer the independence of self catering accommodation please visit www.fbmholidays.co.uk  who have numerous cottages in the surrounding area at competitive prices.