Here, Robert, and son Peter, above, succeed in spite of the elements.

Trip started out on a mild Tassie spring day where Peter got his first ever wild brown on a bead head dark brown nymph but then turned wild and windy when Robert got his first for the trip (on the same rig).

As well as providing a very tasty entré for dinner, the guys certainly improved their casting and line control and are now ready for any unsuspecting trout that puts its nose up from dead calm to roaring 40s.

Lou lands the first for the day and on the dry no less!

In my view, one of the most enjoyable ‘tough’ jobs a guide has is the introduction of people to fly fishing.

In this case, it was the first time on the fly for grandad, dad and son which makes it a special day, so when all succeed it is just great.

In this case Lou, grandad, was the longtime keen angler and determined to have a go on the fly while in Tasmania, with Peter, son, and Andrew, grandson), keen to try.

Think the smiles all round show they enjoyed the experience – and the results.

Peter enjoying his first up success

Andrew well in control of his first ever