While lakes remained ice free throughout February, much of the month was certainly cold. That said, we had some glorious days too. Fishing followed as similar pattern as discussed in our January report. A small selection of mini lures in bright and subtle colouration, plus dark buzzers and bloodworm all scored subsurface. March typically follows […]
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 […]
As I write it’s -5C, lakes are are frozen and our Stillwater trout fishing is on pause. On the plus side, when it thaws (which looks likely to be early next week at the moment) fishing will be epic as ice out triggers feeding during that key time of 11AM-3PM. Rivers remain free flowing too […]
One minute it was New Year, the next, it’s the last day of January! Time is certainly flying by it seems. The month has seen us guide clients nymph fishing for grayling on the rivers, run casting lessons for trout and salmon anglers preparing for a new season and work with people of all levels […]
During Winter, stillwater trout fishing offers very exciting sport. Recently we’ve dodged the worst of the weather, taking advantage of the best conditions to work with clients and enjoy a little more free time waterside ourselves. Pictured is Steve showing the quality of fish that can be caught right now. A time when many people […]
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.
January is a month when we have more time to go fish, so on a “day off” I kicked 2019 off with a new PB brown, sight fishing the lovely Dever Springs fishery in Hampshire. Great fun creeping around looking for fish like this and offering a weighted fly for their inspection. Really pleased with […]
December is proving to be a fabulous time waterside. You get to witness spectacular sunsets and enjoy the visual sensation of quality trout chasing small fish for their supper! Sometimes those trout prove to be very large indeed! At this time of year, it’s very much about being in place at the right time, making […]
2018 has started with some great winter fly fishing on the lakes. It’s a time when either lures or small sparse nymphs work, depending on the day. That said 2 fish came to dry fly, showing the benefits of using a dry with nymph droppers. Lakes have been extremely clear, so fishing lighter lines, smaller […]
Stillwater trout fishing is on fire right now, the consistent, mild weather means trout are feeding very actively. Most days we are seeing fly hatches at some point and nymphing fish, it’s like mid spring! Buzzers and general nymph patterns, like a hares ear nymph are some of the flies working well. Earlier and later […]
