Rivers unfishable? Our Plan B for fly fishing in bad weather: Lawn casting clinics with a Pesca TV expert or Fly Tying with a NYT featured tier.
Mountain weather is unpredictable. Sometimes, rising water levels make fly fishing in bad weather impossible on the river. But for a passionate angler, sitting in the hotel is not an option. When the rivers are blown out, I activate my “Technical Plan B.” This isn’t just filling time; it’s high-level training leveraging my experience as a contributor for Pesca TV (Sky) and a professional fly tyer.
Scenario A: High Water, No Rain (The Lawn Clinic)
If the rivers are unsafe but it’s not raining, we head to the grass for a Casting & Theory Clinic. Without the distraction of the current, we can dissect and perfect your casting mechanics.
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Technical Theory: I will break down the mechanics of Dry Fly presentation and, crucially, European Nymphing—sharing the same advanced concepts I present in my documentaries for Pesca TV.
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The Afternoon Window: Alpine streams clear quickly. If the water levels drop in the afternoon, we immediately transfer our lesson from the lawn to the river to test your new skills on real fish.
Scenario B: Heavy Rain (Exclusive Fly Tying)
If it is pouring rain, we move indoors for a Fly Tying Masterclass. This is your chance to learn the secrets behind the specific patterns that work in the Dolomites. You will be learning from a recognized expert: my work as a fly tyer has been featured in The New York Times. There is no greater satisfaction than catching a fish on a fly you tied yourself. We turn a rainy day into a productive workshop, filling your box with lethal patterns for when the sun returns.
Turn a Bad Weather Day into a Masterclass Rain or shine, we improve your game.
