Winter Grayling on the Chalkstreams When winter settles across the English countryside, the chalkstreams take on a quieter, contemplative rhythm. The hatches have dwindled, trout season is closed, and frosted
Winter is Coming When the chalkstreams fall quiet in winter, their clear waters reveal a hidden drama: the pursuit of pike on the fly. For the 2025–2026 season, we are
When it comes to chalkstream fly fishing, most anglers think of the Test, Itchen, or Avon, but tucked further west lies the River Frome in Dorset — a hidden gem
After what has been the hottest UK summer on record, the cooler days of autumn bring a landscape bathed in changing colours, and the promise of river levels returning to
As summer gently yields to the embrace of autumn, anglers in the UK are presented with a unique opportunity. It’s that precious time when trout season is still in full
In our latest YouTube video Peter McLeod discusses the wonderful Wherwell Priory, situated on the upper River Test. Located in the charming village of Wherwell in Hampshire, Wherwell Priory offers
Having joined the Aardvark McLeod team in June 2025, South African Alistair Routledge was sent on his first chalkstream fly fishing trip on the delightful River Wylye in Wiltshire. Read
Summer Lodge Hotel in Dorset is celebrating being named ‘Best Small Hotel in the UK’ at the Visit England Awards for Excellence in 2025. This charming country house hotel sits
First Mayfly spotted on the Itchen last week, “cool your jets” it was only a few it’s still very early in the season, but they are on their way. Embarking
Perfect Team Day: Fishing, Fine Dining, Laughter, and Bonding Last season we had the pleasure of experiencing an office team bonding day at a top-notch corporate hospitality venue. The day
Embarking on a Mayfly fishing trip a is a treat for any angler. From sections of main river to delightful carrier streams, the fishing on the River Test has a
Let’s get ready for Spring Fishing. The chalkstream fly fishing season will be soon underway. A wet winter means that out rivers are in excellent shape for the season ahead