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
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
We now have our 2024/25 Guided Pike dates available there are a limited number so please call to discuss options for this season’s adventure and in between shots at the
Europe offers some great river fly fishing not far from our doorstep and at a accessible price point. Bosnia is a great venue for those that like clear water fishing,
Fly fishing on Wiltshire’s River Nadder is so easy to overlook in favour of the bigger named rivers in the area. It may not be a true chalkstream but it
Although the viewing was at times uncomfortable for those of us who love our precious UK rivers, we were encouraged to see the pollution issues highlighted in part one of
If you are looking for a holiday closer to home in 2020 then these wonderful Dorset self-catered chalkstream fly fishing breaks could be for you. A balance of beautiful countryside,
Fly fishing on the River Test needs little introduction, a chalkstream that has been immortalised by numerous notable anglers throughout the decades. It is the home to modern dry fly
For a long time we have enjoyed fly fishing on the River Wylye, one of the delightful chalkstream tributaries of the Wiltshire/Hampshire Avon. With the 2022 mayfly season ongoing, now
The River Wylye at Langford Lakes is a glorious stretch of Wiltshire chalkstream. It is home to strong populations of wild trout and grayling, abundant fly life and crystal clear
The Broadlands Estate is situated on the lower River Test, just downstream from the town of Romsey. It offers a wonderful variety of water on the on the wider lower