Popular Post Suave Posted May 24 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 24 (edited) After two years of hard work including countless hours of practice and regular coaching by his mentor Jim Fearn, our friend Mike has successfully passed his AAPGAI (Association of Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors, a prestigious UK association similar to the Fly Fishers International) qualification as an Advanced Instructor in single-handed fly casting. Quite an achievement (have a look at the AAPGAI website to see what that qualification entails) and a dream realised for Mike. Congratulations. Edited May 24 by Suave Typo puppet, Mark L, RedGreen and 9 others 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergal Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Congrats! Mike Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfrat59 Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 If you've ever had the pleasure of fishing with Mike than this accomplishment should come as no surprise. His never say never determination level is to be admired. Well deserved, congrats Mike ! Mike Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oliver Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 (edited) Thank Suave,surfrat59 and Fergal. I failed at the first attempt as the requirements are so strenuous. I just doubled the work rate and lived and breathed casting for a year. Yes it knocked my fishing for six but I found it was not possible to do both. I had to give up the gym and badminton to in the weeks prior to the exam. I am looking to add Salmon Double Hander next. It is a fun thing to do and you get to meet some wonderful talented people along the way. Old uns can do it to. Mike Edited May 24 by Mike Oliver thaistick, Connetquot and The Fisherman 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook I Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Mike Congrats , all the best , the other Chuck Mike Oliver 1 If it has fins i want to catch it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fisherman Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Congrats to my old mate! Steve Culton Mike Oliver 1 "We fish for pleasure; I for Mine, you for yours."-- James Leisenring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slip n slide Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Well done Mike! Mike Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppet Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Congrats!!! Way to go Mike! Mike Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopStriperAngler Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Great job and congratulations. Would be fun to read about the process and what it entailed for you. It sounds extremely strenuous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Castafly Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Shall we call you Sir Mike Oliver. Mike Oliver 1 Nothing flies by me without a hook! If my fly is down, That's a good thing. Public Access.....It's a shore thing. My daily requirement of "Vitamin Sea". Capt. Ray Stachelek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark L Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Congratulations sounds like you put a lot of time and effort into getting to your goal. I personally know your posts have helped me out immensely. Mike Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reel em in Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Great job. Well done. Good luck to you Mike Oliver and thanks for your help. Mike Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Regalis Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Never expcted anything but this success. Congratulations, Michael! Mike Oliver 1 "Life's too short to fish with ugly flies."Cynoscion Regalis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidDkivahh Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 Outstanding Mike Mike Mike Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRT Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 They sorted out that backcast of yours then? Nice one Mike, well done. Mike Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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