We once again welcome in our chalkstream trout fly fishing season, and this year like others recently we have seen a cold start with prevailing easterly and north-easterly winds. whilst this has made prolonged hatches few and far between we saw regular flurries of large dark olives to begin with. This was followed by grannom and hawthorn hatches, and we are now seeing a good variety of olives hatching. The odd mayfly has now been spotted across the region and we are now expecting it to build over the next few weeks.
For many anglers, they like to start their season with the wonderful may hatch that usually occurs from early/mid-May and runs through to mid-June. The mayfly hatch is a truly special time to be out on the southern chalkstreams. For the avid anglers there is nothing quite like watching these large flies floating majestically down the stream to suddenly disappear as the neb of a large trout breaks the surface. Heart stopping moments.
It is possible to secure your preferred mayfly dates whether a single angler or group now. So do not hesitate to contact us for details on availability.
Prime Mayfly Fly Fishing Availability 2019:
Week: 13th to 19th May 2019
Monday 13th May: Westover Estate, River Anton
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Wednesday 15th May: Fullerton Estate, River Anton
Two beats available, they can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Thursday 16th May: Wherwell Estate, River Test
Entire estate exclusively, can be taken on a group basis (6 to 18 rods).
Thursday 16th May: Westover Estate, River Anton
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Sunday 19th May: Westover Estate, River Anton
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Week: 20th to 26th May 2019
Thursday 23rd May: Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder
One beat available, it must be taken on a 2 rod only basis.
Saturday 25th May: Private Estate, River Test
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis with guide.
Sunday 26th May: Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder
One beat available, it must be taken on a 2 rod only basis.
Week: 27th May to 2nd June 2019
Monday 27th May: Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder
Two beats available, they must be taken on a 2 rod only basis.
Tuesday 28th May: Wherwell Estate, River Test
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Wednesday 29th May: Fullerton Estate, River Test
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Wednesday 29th May: Westover Estate, River Anton
Two beats available, they can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Thursday 30th May: Westover Estate, River Anton
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Saturday 1st June: Wherwell Estate, River Test
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Sunday 2nd June: Wherwell Estate, River Test
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Week: 3rd to 9th June 2019
Monday 3rd June: Wherwell Estate, River Test
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Monday 3rd June: Broadlands Estate, River Test
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-3 rod basis.
Monday 3rd June: Westover Estate, River Anton
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Thursday 6th June: Broadlands Estate, River Test
Two beats available, it can be taken on a 4-6 rod basis.
Thursday 6th June: Westover Estate, River Anton
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
The weed cutting dates have been finalised for the 2019 season, view the River Test dates HERE and the River Itchen dates HERE.
For more information, further mayfly fishing availability or to book one of these days please do not hesitate to contact Alex Jardine or call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.