UK; Exploring My First Chalkstream
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
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
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
Spring is in the air equals Trout season. As we look forward to the upcoming fishing season, the recent weeks have been a mixed bag of challenges and anticipation. The
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
Throughout the chalkstream valleys summer sees subtle changes to fishery rules, the key one is the move from dry fly only to also allowing upstream nymph fishing in addition
“Wild Trout Fishing on the Nadder and Wylye Rivers” As September rushes in and the Sri Lanka Test matches finally conclude, it’s time to put your angling skills to the
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
As we look forward to the upcoming fishing season, the recent weeks have been a mixed bag of challenges and anticipation. The ever-changing water levels have been a persistent hurdle,
This story stars six Americans – two experienced anglers and two newcomers eager to learn and a couple coming down from London to join for lunch and dinner. Their goal?
The trout season on the English chalkstreams kicked off the typical northeasterly winds in April bringing a mix of good and tough days but it was not long before early
Grayling fly fishing in the UK is a cherished winter pursuit, offering anglers an exhilarating blend of challenge and tranquility in stunning river settings. Several enchanting chalkstream locations stand out
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