River Lambourn; a precious day on the river
Something terrible happens to me in an Auction. I suddenly develop Auction Tourette Syndrome; my arm uncontrollably shoots up and before my shouting brain can gain the upper hand, I’ve
Something terrible happens to me in an Auction. I suddenly develop Auction Tourette Syndrome; my arm uncontrollably shoots up and before my shouting brain can gain the upper hand, I’ve
If you are looking for a holiday closer to home in 2020 then these wonderful Dorset self-catered chalkstream fly fishing breaks could be for you. A balance of beautiful countryside,
We will once again be running a series of one day Chalkstream Fly Fishing Master classes, these provide a wonderful chance for new and experienced anglers to grow their knowledge.
The days are starting to lengthen and the trout season will soon be on us. The long wet winter may have been pretty miserable but has been a good thing
The autumn and winter rains are doing a world of good to our chalk aquifers and it won’t be long until we are witnessing the famous mayfly hatch when chalkstream
We have been fortunate over the last couple of weeks to have spent plenty of time fishing and guiding on some of our local chalkstreams. Warm and sunny weather has
The mid-summer fly fishing on the English chalkstreams has witnessed some fairly unseasonable windy and rainy storms. Air temperatures have been up and down, but most importantly some freshening rain
The chalkstream fly fishing season has primarily been one of low water so far. Whilst July finished up with some incredibly hot weather around the UK, broken by some heavy
As the first scythes begin to shape the spring weed growth on the River Test we are brought the harsh reality that the mayfly fly fishing on the chalkstreams is
The River Kennet is one of England’s most important chalkstreams. Some 45 miles long, it is the largest tributary of the Thames and in summer months contributes up to half
On the surface, the chalkstreams often appear a calm and sedate place, but under the surface it is quite a different story. Brown trout and grayling thrive in the swift
The joy of the chalkstreams is that it offers an almost year-round resource to the fly angler, with each season offering a different and wonderful experience. Due to the unique