This package is suitable to both beginners and the experienced fly fisherman. Your guide, Ian, is a professional casting instructor and guide, he's the best companion a rod could hope for. Ian's knowledge of the water is second-to-none and he'll do everything within his power and fly box arsenal to put you on the fish!
Your session starts by meeting your guide at either the local train station or local pub. From here you'll be taken to our wonderful private 'members only' water just around the corner where you'll be outfitted with rods and reels and if needed you'll be given fly casting instruction.
If you're already able to fly cast the fishing begins here. The lakes have an abundance of fly life to imitate and the fishing here is excellent. You will be allowed to take a fish for the table should you wish and if you don't already know you'll be shown how to gut and fillet your catch.
The fishing comprises of both dry fly and wet fly fishing using 5-7wt rods and floating lines. Target species include brown and rainbow trout but there are some coarse species available too. The trout go up to 7/8lbs.
Key facts:
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Our most prestigious adventure for the avid fly fisherman
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Lessons can be given to beginners and coaching to novices
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Fly fishing for both brown and rainbow trout.
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This day is one of our premium days on an exclusive private syndicate water.
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Clients offered 3 acres of gin-clear chalk stream fed lake to fish
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4 hour day run between either 9:30am and 1:30pm or 2:30pm to 6:30pm.
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Situated in the most English of surroundings with lush countryside and copious wildlife
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All licences, permits, flies, tackle and guide included
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Water located near Thame, Oxfordshire
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Accessible from London by train in 49 mins and car in under 1.5 hours
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Available for individuals and groups of 2. Only 2 rods per day allowed. (lake rules) So it's always very quiet.
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Guided by professional guide, casting instructor and level 2 Angling Trust coach educator
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Photos of your day taken and emailed to you after the event
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Clients are allowed to keep one fish should they wish
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Other species include bullhead, dace and roach
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Accommodation available locally
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Lunch may be taken at the local pub. (highly recommended)
Meeting point: The Leathern Bottle, 1 High St, Lewknor, Watlington, OX49 5TW
PRODUCT INFO
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Price is per person.
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Maximum 2 persons
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Minimum age of 9 years
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4 hour fishing session. (longer available)
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Location is just 60 minutes from Central London by car and public transport.
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Session is fly fishing. Casting lessons included
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Session is private, exclusively for your guests.
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Transfers and hotel connections available.
DRESS CODE
Please dress weather appropriate.
Wrap up warm and bring a spare layer.
Please wear sturdy footwear, boots are recommended. Please consider bringing waterproofs if rains forecast. Waders are not required.
WHAT TO BRING
Please consider sun lotion, hats and sunglasses in the summer months. If you're going to bring a bag please bring a light bag that can be carried on your back only to keep your hands free. You may want to bring some food and drink but there is an amazing country pub very close where you can take lunch.
HOW TO GET THERE
It's very easy to get here from central London. Trains run direct from London's Marylebone Station and take 49 minutes to get the Haddenham and Thame Parkway Station. From here your guide will meet you at the train station and drive you to the venue. Alternatively, you can drive to the meeting point at the Local pub, The Leathern Bottle -OX49 5TW. Driving takes 1.5 hours from central London.