dry fly fishing

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

The 2025 Iceland salmon season has started with a noticeable delay across the country, with many rivers running two to three weeks behind where they would typically be by mid-July.

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

We have just received this lovely report from a client recently returned from fly fishing in the Spanish Pyrenees. A total of 178 fish! An average of 29 fish per

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

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