Our angling guiding and coaching services
Discover a world of angling experiences tailored for every skill level, from beginners to seasoned anglers. We offer personalised guiding and coaching to help you get the most out of your time on the water.
Our guiding services
We provide a diverse range of guiding services, focused on delivering memorable and educational angling experiences. Whether you're after a specific species or looking to improve your general fishing skills, we have a session for you.
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Featured Guiding Service!
Barbel & Chub - River Severn
Learn how to locate and catch hard-fighting barbel and chub on one of Britain’s most famous rivers. The session covers swim selection, watercraft, feeding, rigs, bait choice and safe fish handling.
All tackle, Bait and permits are included in the cost
Full day, dawn until dusk – £200
Full Day x2 Anglers £260
Guided Pike fishing
Experience the thrill of targeting this formidable predator! Chay is a noted Pike angler with Pike to over 30lb in his career!
A full day's guiding (0800-1700) will be at a venue chosen by Chay and all tackle, Bait and permits are included in the cost.
£200 Full Day
£260 Full day x2 Anglers
Adults Only
Guided Chub Fishing
Enjoy relaxed sessions targeting chub on a private stretch of the River Anker in the Midlands, a stretch with Chub to over 7lb!
Learn how to target Chub, learn about swim choice, rigs and bait.
All tackle, Bait and permits are included in the cost
Full day (Dawn til' dusk) £200
Full Day x2 Anglers £260
Adults only
Carp for Beginners
For those new to angling or keen to catch their first carp, our beginner coaching provides a comprehensive and supportive introduction to the sport.
A full day's Carp fishing covering location, swim choice, rigs and baits on various Midland venues.
All tackle, Bait and permits are included in the cost
Full day, dawn until dusk – £200
Full Day x2 Anglers £260
Guided Zander fishing
Experience the thrill of targeting these formidable predators! Canal zander are a fantastic predator and with expert guidance you could be catching these spectacular vampires! Learn effective techniques for these exciting species including rig choice, location and baits.
All tackle, Bait and permits are included in the cost.
Evenings from 1700-midnight - £150
x2 Anglers £200
Angling for Beginners
Enjoy relaxed sessions learning the basics of angling. Once you have had a couple of sessions with me, you will feel confident enough to get out on the bank and start catching fish!
Contact us for 1-1 sessions or a tailor made course to match your needs.
Fishing Commercials
Commercial fisheries are the perfect place to start your angling adventures! Rammed with fish and easy to catch even for the beginner! A day's fishing will include all tackle, bait and permits and we will cover location, rigs, casting, bait and more!
£200 Per day
£260 x2 Anglers
More than just a fishing trip
At The Compleat Angler Guiding Services, a day with me is about much more than simply being taken somewhere to catch a fish. It's an opportunity to grow as an angler, embrace nature, and enjoy the profound benefits of waterside wellbeing.
Why choose The Compleat Angler?
What makes The Compleat Angler Guiding Services different is that I bring a lifetime of angling experience together with professional coaching, watercraft, and a genuine passion for helping people get more from their fishing. As a qualified Level 2 Angling Coach, experienced angling writer, and former sponsored angler, I can tailor each session to your individual needs.
Become a better angler
I believe the best guiding leaves you a better angler at the end of the day. Rather than simply putting a rod in your hand, I'll explain why we're choosing a particular swim, how I read the water, why we're using certain tackle and tactics, and when conditions tell us it's time to change our approach. It's about passing on knowledge and watercraft that you can take away and use in your future angling adventures. I cater for all ages, sexes, and abilities, ensuring a supportive and engaging experience for everyone.
