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
Kellankoski Lodge offers access to one of the best native brown trout fisheries in Europe. A typical Finland brown trout here is around 50cm with good chances of catching fish
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
A handful of destinations around the world offer fly fishing enthusiasts the opportunity to target multiple species – perfect for those wanting to maximise their fishing experience. Each offers a
If you’re looking for a fly fishing adventure in an extraordinary destination, then you should add Mongolia to the list. No crowds, great guides and a chance to unwind with
In 2025 we bring you a unique opportunity to fish the world-famous ION beats on Lake Thingvallavatn combined with salmon fishing on Laxa I Kjos in 17 – 20 June,
When conjuring up a list of must-visit trout fly fishing destinations it is easy to think of places like New Zealand, Patagonia and the American West. That said, for anglers
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
Fishing for the world’s largest trout in Mongolia has been capturing the attention of adventurous anglers for nearly 30 years and we’ve just a few last spots in 2025. Every
Following an adventure in pursuit of taimen, it’s hard to fathom that a place like Outer Mongolia still exists. It’s just you, the wilderness, and the chance to catch the
With the salmon season only five months away and what is looking like a good snow year we are getting very excited for the season ahead. Although all the salmon