A Day on the River

We have four 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 Chalkstream Course Ideal for getting to grips with chalkstream fishing
	John Bailey on the River Wye Join the man behind the camera of the BBC series Gone Fishing

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 which is the birthplace of modern day fly fishing.

It 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 and footwear	Usual fishing clothing and footwear. Waders not normally required
Times	9.30am to dusk
Location	Stockbridge, Hampshire
Season	May 1 - September 30

Prices

Prime Period (May-July)*	£245 per person. £490 for two.
Mayfly Period (mid-May to -June)	£295 per person. £590 for two.
Peak Period (August-September)	£195 per person. £390 for two.

*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 all qualified instructors, so any casting ‘faults’ are easily rectified and questions answered. The Guides will bring a complete fishing outfit and flies, which the fisherman 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 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	An occasional or regular 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 usually required
Times	Fishing: 9.30am to dusk Guide: 9.30am-6pm
Location	Stockbridge, Hampshire
Season	May 1 - September 30

Prices

Prime Period (May-July)*	£670 for one. £915 for two.
Mayfly Period (mid-May to early-June)	£720 for one. £1015 for two.
Peak Period (August-September)	£620 for one. £815 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 Chalkstream Course

This is the perfect introduction to chalkstream fishing at Bullington Manor, a tributary of the River Test and one of the best trout beats in Hampshire.

The course is run by an experienced Fishing Breaks instructor whose knowledge and skilful teaching will make this a truly memorable day.

The group is limited to just four and will cover all of the following, plus 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

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What is best about this day	Learning new chalkstream techniques
This day is suitable for	Anyone with moderate fly fishing experience
What tackle is needed	None; all tackle and flies are provided. Waders not required.
Times	9.30am - 5.30pm
Location	Stockbridge, Hampshire
Facilities	Fully equipped Fishing Cabin
Season	April 15 – October 15

Price

One Day Chalkstream Course

£285 per person

For further details please complete our enquiry form or e-mail info@fishingbreaks.co.uk

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John Bailey on the River Wye

John Bailey has fished in over sixty countries and written in excess of fifty books on the subject. He is a photographer, conservationist and has worked extensively on many TV projects. Most recently, he is the consultant for the hugely popular BBC series, Mortimer and Whitehouse, Gone Fishing.

John has fished worldwide on the fly, but he is also well known as a top specialist river coarse angler. John has fished the Wye since childhood, has guided there since 1992 and now lives close to the river where he offers very special days on his private beats. Trout and grayling are present but what John offers in very high end fishing for barbel and chub. The former species especially is big, beautiful, hard fighting and presents an immense challenge to the angler who wants an active day, sampling different swims and challenges. On a day with John, you’ll wade if you want to, experience float fishing, touch ledgering, rolling baits, sight fishing and the ultimate, tracking down a barbel on nymph…though be warned, this is not the easiest fly fishing you’ll ever do!

For the winter John has access to one of the finest grayling stretches on the River Wye. The section is equally suited for fishing on the fly or trotting as you prefer. John will be equally happy whichever you choose, or maybe a bit of both if conditions allow.

John believes very strongly in breaking down divisions in angling. He loves his game fishing but believes barbel caught in an active, tactile fashion are as worthy an opponent as you’ll find in the UK. These are fascinating, fun filled days out in the glorious Wye valley and if barbel have never crossed your angling radar before, perhaps this is the time to reconsider.

Price

£425 for one. £500 for two. £550 for three. £600 for four.

For further details please complete our enquiry form or e-mail info@fishingbreaks.co.uk

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A Day on the River

A Day on the River Test

A Day on the River Test with a Fishing Guide

One Day Chalkstream Course

John Bailey on the River Wye

A Day on the River Test

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A Day on the River Test with a Fishing Guide

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One Day Chalkstream Course

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John Bailey on the River Wye

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