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Fishing Breaks

A Day on the River

We have two 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 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.

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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 & footwear

Usual fishing clothing & footwear. Waders not normally required

Times

9.30am to dusk

Location

Hampshire

Season

May-October

Prices

Mayfly Period (mid May-early June)

£285 per person

Prime Period (May- July)*

£185 per person

Peak Period (August-mid October)

£165 per person

All prices are person/day & include VAT. *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 & knowledgeable Fishing Guide at your side, the secrets of the chalkstreams will soon be explained.

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

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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 & equipment is provided though bring your own if you have it

Clothing & footwear

Usual fishing clothing & 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)

£535 for one.  £825 for two.

Prime Period (May-July)*

£435 for one.  £625 for two.

Peak Period (August-mid October)

£415 for one.  £585 for two.

All prices are for a full day of fishing with a Guide who will provide tackle and flies at no extra charge. Prices include VAT. *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 & 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 & 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 & 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

£225 per person

All prices include VAT.

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