Fly fishing reviews and fly fishing information for the fly fisherman
Press Manor Fishery in Derbyshire boasts abundant natural insect life around the periphery of the 5 acres or so. The fishery is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout and they respond well to Black Buzzers fished almost static.
Other patterns recommended when fly fishing in Derbyshire at Press Manor Fishery are the Bloodworm, Damsels and Daddies.
Bigland Trout Fishery in Cumbria offers good sport to trout anglers. With local Cumbrian anglers Buzzer’s, CDC’s, Damsels and Sedges often prove successful, particularly during the warmer summer months.
Fly fishing in Cumbria at Bigland Trout Fishery is a pleasure, with excellent facilities and a warm welcome for fisherman on their first trip to this popular venue.
Witton Castle fishery in Durham is one of my favourite venues, particularly in spring and autumn. The hard fighting Rainbow Trout often reach up to 18lb in weight and I am yet to experience another fishery with such robust fighters.
The Hare’s Ear is usually the fishing fly I turn to first when fly fishing in Durham at Witton Castle.
Witton Castle has a well stocked tackle shop to cope with almost every eventuality plus superb facilities and ample parking. The popularity of this venue amongst the local fly fishing community is best demonstrated on the opening day of the season when it is almost always full of anglers.
Other popular patterns include Black Buzzer’s, Olives, Damsels and Black Hopper’s.
Jubilee Fishery in Durham is often the scene for an excellent days fishing. Rainbow Trout above 15lb are far from rare and this makes for a great day fly fishing in Durham.
Favourite flies include Hoppers, Buzzers, Shipman’s or Bloodworms. The Cat’s Whisker is popular here as is the case at most fisheries in the North East when fish can be found below the surface.
Sweethope Lough is a renowned Northumbrian stillwater located between Knowesgate, Kirkwhelpington and Ridsdale in the Northumberland hills. When you mention Sweethope Lough fly fisherman will tend to think of large, hard fighting rainbow trout. The fishery is well regarded in the angling press and has a loyal customer base from across the North East, Cumbria and Southern Scotland.
Stillwater Trout Fishery in Devon is a dream as the fish here respond well to traditional wet flies like the March Brown and Butcher. The popularity of these establishe favourites may have dipped elsewhere but local anglers swear by these, and the Greenwell’s Glory, for trout fishing success.
When fly fishing in Devon at Stillwater Trout Fishery arrive early if you can to take advantage of the great hatches that often occur first thing in the morning.
Lower Bruckland Trout Fishery in Devon offers a number of lakes for the fly fisherman, two of which were opened in 2006. Trout anglers flock from far afield to try their hand at some of the regularly stocked Rainbow Trout. Catches in excess of 13lb are not uncommon.
When fly fishing in Devon at Lower Bruckland Trout Fishery try patterns such as Hares Ear Nymph’s, Damsels and CDC’s.
Ladybower Reservoir in Derbyshire is famous across the country for huge Rainbow Trout that regularly weigh in beyond the ten pound mark. The Ladybower fisheries cover water over 500 acres in size, making it the ideal still water for the native Brown Trout to also flourish.
Fly fishing in Derbyshire at Ladybower Reservoir is a pleasure due to the scenery of the Peak District alone. As with any big fishery, just about any pattern or tactic can yield results at different times. Some fishing fly patterns regularly favoured by local anglers include the Whisky Fly, Black Gnat and Mayfly.
Donkhill Fishery in Derbyshire may be only two acres in size but the standard of fishing to be had here is the sign of a fishery that punches well beyond its weight. In warmer conditions the regularly stocked Rainbow Trout are a dream when taking a Daddie off the surface film.
When fly fishing in Derbyshire at Donkhill Fishery try fishing lures, on a small hook, with a slow retrieve as your main tactic. Favourites include the Orange Fritz and Cat’s Whisker.
Windermere DAA Fisheries in Cumbria offer the trout angler a selection of waters for the trout angler eager to explore all the Lake District has to offer. Ghyll Head, High Newton and the recently opened Castle Head fishery are all available to fly fisherman.
Fly fishing in Cumbria at a Windermere DAA Fishery offers some of the most picturesque angling to be found anywhere in the United Kingdom.