Required skills

problemsolving skills to

respond appropriately to changing conditions

decide on fly fishing rigs equipment and materials to use

determine techniques to use when fly fishing in various conditions

planning and organising skills to

source fly fishing flies tackle equipment and materials

ensure all gear and equipment is in good working order

determine target fish fly fishing rig and techniques to use to catch fish

literacy skills to analyse interpret and apply weather and environmental information relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe conduct of fly fishing activities

self management skills to

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve fly fishing techniques

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe and legal conduct of all activities performed in fly fishing environments

fish species preferred habitats and food or feeding styles

fly fishing locations and best times to target fish species including tidal pattern evening dawn season migratory pattern lunar cycle breeding cycle

equipment types characteristics and technology used for fly fishing the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment and factors affecting appropriate selection of equipment safety equipment and gear to minimise risk of injury

fly patterns and commercial flies suitable for target species

fly fishing rigging and rigging techniques and rig setting adjustments to optimise performance

fly deployment methods techniques and tackle which present the fly to the target species in the most natural and advantageous manner

safe and appropriate rig and catch retrieval techniques which minimise stress to the fish and damage to the rig

landing and fly removal techniques appropriate to the species of fish

techniques in handling fish and returning undersized and unwanted fish to the water without damage

techniques to humanely despatch of fish quickly and decisively

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on fly fishing activities

dangerous fish species and their defining features and methods of handling them

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

applies safety measures to conduct fly fishing activities and selects safety equipment and gear to minimise the risk of injury

applies a range of fly fishing techniques and processes to catch and handle fish using flies

evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify strengths and weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple fly fishing activities in locations that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

freshwater or saltwater fly fishing environments

equipment to fly fish in various environments

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of safe participation and demonstration of all practical tasks during fly fishing

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of fly fishing techniques

observation of safe and humane catching and handling of fish

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Recreational species may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Fly fishing techniques may include:

Fly fishing rig and support equipment may include:

Fly fishing locations may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Handle and release fish may include: