Le Méridien Al Aqah in Fujairah re-opens Fly-Fishing Academy for Autumnal Sporting Season

Le Méridien Al Aqah has opened its now infamous fly fishing academy for the forthcoming sporting season.

A seasonal activity, fly fishing requires a great deal of skill and patience and the Fujairah Salt Water Fly Fishing Academy - run under the auspices of acclaimed fisherman Martin James – aims to offer anglers of all abilities the necessary insight and expert tuition required for the sport.

Situated on a dramatic stretch of coastline adjacent to the Hajar Mountains, the academy is, according to James, perfectly situated, “With its densely populated and flat waters, the Gulf is perfect for this style of fishing,” said James. “Moreover, Fujairah, in contrast to Dubai and the windy West Coast, is particularly suitable.”

James – whose previous accolades include one of the most prestigious awards within the angling world, the Lord Mason’s Illuminated Scroll – never travels without his rod and since his first visit to the UAE in 1992, has been enthralled by the seas surrounding Arabia.

“The equipment required for fly fishing is minimal and it is consequently an ideal pursuit for tourists,” James said.

“Unlike more conventional methods of angling, fly fishing is less messy and does not involve live bait but a hook covered in silk furs which, when combined with an expert cast, imitates a bait fish.”

The academy offers a range of courses and expert tuition and covers all aspects of the sport, from the various methods of tying knots, to the mechanics of casting and the use of floating, sinking and intermediate lines. The longest programs, which last for three days and, inclusive of two night’s accommodation at Le Meridien Al Aqah, cost upwards of AED 2,333 and are available at both a beginner’s and advanced level. The three-day program is set to run from November 15th – November 17th and again from November 19th – November 21st.

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