These bright, clear, crisp days are a joy to be outdoors! 2023 has kicked off with us hosting a variety of fly fishing lessons for people with equally varied levels of experience. Trout have been very keen to feed, leisurely sipping small buzzers and chasing small fish with equal enthusiasm, that requires somewhat more energy […]
It’s been a busy time since we exited lockdown in late March, and we are very thankful for that. Lessons, courses, guided days and group days for up to 5 people are all running successfully in accordance with Covid guidance. Fishing wise, the lakes are fishing well with the cooler weather. We’ve had a massive […]
With our river trout season now closed it is the stillwater fishing and preparations for next season that fill our immediate focus. Already this autumn, clients have contacted some splendid trout on the lakes during lessons. It’s a great time for beginners and those looking to up their game. Nymph fishing and streamers are the […]
Keeping the text short again this month in preference to video. Please find out latest video fishing reports below for river and stillwater respectively. Best Fishes SJY
Our river fishing has and continues to focus on Derbyshire’s river Wye. This is our choice as it minimises travel during the C19 situation and this river offers some of the best UK river trout fishing available on our doorstep. Clients and ourselves have enjoyed superb fishing through June and early July. We’ve guided anglers […]
Our first fishing report post lockdown, Yes! Brought to you by Steve from the banks of Derbyshire’s River Wye.
Spring and a new river trout season are in sight now, so we’ve been keeping an eye on the Derbyshire Wye. It’s our first river venue to open on March 18th. While nymph fishing dominates during the first month, hatches occur most days, providing dry fly opportunities between late morning and mid afternoon typically. Shrimp […]
January’s fishing report returns to the video format by popular demand! Checkout the current successful fly fishing tactics for stillwaters, look at the weeks ahead and some ideas for 2020.
How many people say “how miserable the weather is” at this time of year? Well the trout are loving it and so are we. Suit up and hit the water, it’s much more fun than shopping. Good general advice for late autumn and winter fly fishing on the stillwaters, is to go with lures/streamers early […]
Steve Yeomans reviews late summer fly fishing, prospects for September, the rest of Autumn and provides a few fly fishing tips to help you catch.
