Fly Fishing

The summer months offer a welcome seasonal challenge to the trout angler. Throughout June, July and August it can be difficult to catch Rainbow Trout due to the warmer water temperatures and the reduced oxygen levels. Sustained heat over a number of weeks will usually result in the fish comfortable swimming in deep, colder water forcing those fly fishing for Rainbow Trout to adopt a sinking line. On large waters the depth at which trout can be found is often surprising. A longer leader, slow retrieve and the discipline to regularly change flies in a bid to find the fishing fly to attract attention.

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Tavistock Trout Fishery in Devon is one of the most consistent waters in the area. Dry fly patterns like Daddies and Mayfly often lead to success partly due to the abundance of natural insect life.

In warmer conditions the Damsel and Montana can prove invaluable for those Fly fishing in Devon at Tavistock Trout Fishery.

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Blakewell Fishery in Devon is renowned for the regular catches of Rainbow Trout in excess of ten pounds. Hawthorn and Alder fly are abundant and rarely leave anglers waiting too long for a hatch, especially on summer evenings.

Fly fishing in Devon at Blakewell Fishery is a must if you want to land a specimen catch. This is just one of the reasons why this water is so popular.

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Flowers Farm Trout Lakes in Dorset is renowned for a great evening hatch and the effectiveness of traditional wet fly patterns like the Zulu.

Morning fly fishing in Dorset at Flowers Farm Trout Lakes is usually effective. Fly patterns like Damsels and the Bloodworm often work well for early rising anglers.

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Bratton Water Fishery in Devon is home to some timid Brown Trout that when hooked give anglers a good fight. The water is famous for its cleanliness and clarity.

Fly fishing in Devon at Bratton Water Fishery is a great choice for those who like to stalk their pray with a patient approach to fly fishing. Read the rest of this entry »

Temple Trout Fishery in Cornwall offers a great challenge for trout anglers wishing to pit their wits against the sizeable Rainbow Trout that are regularly stocked. Popular fly fishing patterns at this venue include different coloured buzzers and traditional dry flies.

Fly fishing in Cornwall at Temple Trout Fishery is often popular so booking is advised, particularly at weekends. Read the rest of this entry »

Orvis-Innis Trout Fishery in Cornwall is often best first thing in the morning or late in the evening when an abundant hatch can occur at anytime in the season. Read the rest of this entry »

Cow Green Reservoir in Durham is renowned as much for the elusive wild Brown Trout as the plentiful supply of regularly stocked Rainbow’s.

For a unique experience fly fishing in Durham be sure to cast a fly line near the river mouth at Cow Green Reservoir. This is all to often the setting for monumental battles with healthy Brown Trout in their most natural environment. Read the rest of this entry »

The Cheshire Fishing fishery in Cheshire is popular with anglers from across the North West. When looking to go Fly fishing in Cheshire the choice of venues is plentiful, but this is always respectable.

Cheshire Fishing is well worth a visit. Popular flies include Black Gnat’s, Hare’s Ear Emergers and Damsels. Read the rest of this entry »

Grafham Water is recommended for a session fly fishing in Cambridgeshire. With the option of using a boat on this substantial water and an array of good spots to be fished from the bank fly fisherman have a wealth of options.

In hotter weather the popularity of the sinking lines reflect the ease at which anglers can catch Rainbow Trout using anything from a Buzzer to a Boobie on an intermediate fly line or sinker.

Traditional dry flies are often successful from the bank at Grafham Water. Within regular catches of up to 8lb fly fisherman will enjoy this water.

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