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Marina Gibson is a certified FFI casting instructor, guide, and passionate conservationist.
Marina Gibson is a certified FFI casting instructor, guide, and passionate conservationist. In 2019, She founded the Northern Fishing School at Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire, which now teaches over 400 people a year the art of fly fishing. Marina is also a co-founder of the Cancer and Pisces Trust charity, which aims to improve the lives of cancer sufferers through the therapeutic pastime of angling, fostering connections with nature and community.
Marina’s transition from city life to pursuing her passion has led her to travel the world with her fly rod, inspiring her global social media following of over 160K to enjoy the outdoors.
Cast Catch Release: The inspiring and uplifting memoir about fishing, rivers and the power of water
An inspiring true story about the healing power of water from one of the world’s best known female anglers. AS FEATURED ON ITV’S THIS MORNING, BBC RADIO 4 WOMAN’S HOUR AND BBC RADIO 2 WITH JEREMY VINE
‘Marina’s writing is as exquisite as her casting.’ – PAUL WHITEHOUSE
NEW: Get the full overview of how to catch fish on the fly!
Marina has recently launched her online fly fishing beginners’ course on the Fieldcraft App which is designed for your mobile or tablet device so you can access the classes on and offline to give you advice 24/7 and off-the-grid.
In 49 comprehensive classes she covers the basics of equipment, knots, safety, etiquette, setting up, entomology, flies, casting, catching and handling fish and more – she will teach you how to crawl before you can walk. This is the first of many courses, so stay tuned for more.
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Marina Gibson runs various guided fishing courses from individual fishing instruction to corporate fishing days on the River Test. Based in Yorkshire but regularly travels the UK and abroad to give fishing tuition.
The evolution of an angler
Fly Fishing has been a journey for me that has unfolded like the gentle unfurling of a fly line. It all began as a simple fascination, back when I was…
Fishing goals for experts and beginners
As an angler myself, I know that we all have our own unique fishing dreams. These goals are deeply personal and can be shaped by our individual preferences, past experiences,…
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