A Day on the River

We have three vouchers available:

A Day on the River Test

"Fishing on the world famous chalkstream in beautiful surroundings"

A Day on the River Test with a Fishing Guide

"Making a special day that extra bit special"

One Day Introduction to River Fishing

"Stalking and catching trout in crystal clear waters"

A Day on the River Test

Fishing for a day on the River Test, the world’s most famous chalkstream.

Anglers travel from around the globe to fish the hallowed waters of the River Test, the birthplace of modern day fly fishing.

The river flows through the beautiful Test valley in southern England, where the native brown trout thrive in the gin-clear water and are the ultimate quarry for the discerning fly fisherman.

Choose from one of the three price bands during the season. Voucher holders will usually be offered a choice of dates on The Parsonage but may be offered dates on other River Test beats of an equivalent standard depending on availability.

Factfile

What is best about this day	To fish the River Test is the treat of a lifetime
This day is suitable for	A competent fly fisherman with some river experience
What tackle is needed	A standard trout fishing outfit
Clothing and footwear	Usual fishing clothing and footwear. Waders not normally required
Times	9.30am to dusk
Location	Hampshire
Season	May-October

Prices

Mayfly Period (mid May-early June)	£302 per person
Prime Period (May- July)*	£196 per person
Peak Period (August-mid October)	£175 per person

All prices are person/day. *excludes Mayfly period

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A Day on the River Test with a Fishing Guide

For those who have never fished the River Test it can be a daunting experience. But with a friendly and knowledgeable Fishing Guide at your side, the secrets of the chalkstreams will soon be revealed.

The Guides are also qualified instructors, so any casting ‘faults’ are easily rectified and questions answered. The Guides will bring a complete fishing outfit and flies, which the fishermen may use or not as he wishes. There is no extra charge for the use of tackle and flies.

Choose one of the three price bands over the season. Voucher holders will usually be offered a choice of dates on The Parsonage or Bullington Manor beats, but may be offered dates on other River Test beats of an equivalent standard depending on availability.

Factfile

What is best about this day	A fishing day of a lifetime with a local expert at your side
This day is suitable for	A competent fly fisherman
What tackle is needed	None. All the tackle and equipment is provided though bring your own if you have it
Clothing and footwear	Usual fishing clothing and footwear. Waders not required
Times	Fishing: 9.30am to dusk Guide: 9.30am-6pm
Location	Hampshire
Season	May-October

Prices

Mayfly Period (mid May-early June)	£575 for one. £875 for two.
Prime Period (May-July)*	£475 for one. £665 for two.
Peak Period (August-mid October)	£450 for one. £625 for two.

All prices are for a full day of fishing with a Guide who will provide tackle and flies at no extra charge. *excludes Mayfly period

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One Day Introduction to River Fishing

This is the perfect introduction to river fishing at Bullington Manor, a tributary of the River Test and one of the most exclusive chalkstream rivers in Hampshire.

Spend the day learning the best methods for stalking brown trout and grayling from the gin-clear waters of this famous beat, in a beautiful rural setting. The day is run by an experienced Fishing Breaks instructor whose knowledge and skilful teaching will make this one of the most memorable fishing days ever.

The group is limited to just four and will cover all of the following with plenty of time dedicated to fishing itself!

• Tackling up for rivers
• Nymph vs. dry fly
• Tactics for brown trout vs. grayling
• What flies and when to use them
• Entomology in a nutshell
• Stalking and river tactics

Each day runs from 9.30am-5.30pm, with a break for lunch. There is a fully equipped Fishing Cabin and a wide choice of local accommodation in Stockbridge, just six miles away

Factfile

What is best about this day	Learning on a fantastic river
This day is suitable for	Anyone with some fly fishing experience
What tackle is needed	None; all tackle and flies are provided. Waders not required.
Times	9.30am-5.30pm
Location	Hampshire
Facilities	Fully equipped Fishing Cabin with WC
Season	April-October

Price

One Day Introduction to River Fishing

£245 per person

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