Chalkstream Fishing

May is here, and with it the eagerly anticipated arrival of the mayfly hatch across the chalkstreams. It’s the moment fly fishers wait all year for, when trout turn their

Why fish the Tyne System? Statistically, the Tyne gives you the best chance of landing a salmon in England and Wales. There are few better rivers for a shorter trip,

This week on our YouTube channel, Olly Thompson visits the Rio Gallegos in Argentina and chats to Guy Soubra of Bella Sofia Lodge to discuss everything you need to know

After a long winter, thoughts inevitably turn to the chalkstreams, that magical time of year when gin-clear water, rising trout and burgeoning aquatic life signal the arrival of spring. Whether

This is an invitation to come and join the River Wylye syndicate. There are very limited numbers available to keep pressure minimal on the water so it will be sold

Each season the River Itchen and its tributaries undergo several weed cutting periods. This is necessary to help manage water flow and height as well as keeping the rivers open

Each season the River Test and its tributaries undergo several weed cutting periods. This is necessary to help manage water flow and height as well as keeping the rivers open

Winter still has a firm hold on the countryside. Mornings are slow to brighten, frost lingers on the banks, and the rivers themselves feel calm and deliberate, flowing clear and

Here’s the Aardvark McLeod answer to Christmas shopping for the person who’s got it all: VOUCHERS: Aardvark McLeod fly fishing vouchers make ideal presents for Christmas, the perfect gift for

This week on our YouTube channel we take a look back at all the incredible destinations we’ve visited in the past 12 months or so. From the jungles of Bolivia

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