Cavendish

Introduction and prices

Fly fishing has many dimensions; the craft of casting, the knowledge of the fishes diet (entomology), the skill of catching and landing fish and all set in beautiful surroundings. Fishing is a wonderful antidote to the stresses of contemporary life. It is acknowledged as one of the most successful forms of corporate entertaining; learning new skills, getting back to our roots and developing friendships through shared experience of memorable days in the country.

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Test Valley Package

For 2007 exclusive fishing at two beautiful lakes fed by the fabled river Test near Stockbridge in Hampshire have been reserved. The venue suits beginners trying fly fishing for the first time and provides challenges for more experienced fishermen. It is easily accessible yet beautifully set in protected, glorious Hampshire countryside.

The organisation and guiding is conducted by Bryan Brown and John Horsey. Bryan a lifelong fisherman is a specialist on the world famous southern chalk streams; the Test, Itchen, Avon and tributaries. He has fished these rivers for 30 years and knows the owners and keepers which enables access. John is one of the established leaders in international fly fishing. He has been a full time professional guide for 12 years and has guided and taught fishermen extensively in the UK, Europe, USA and Australia. He is an innovator, his skills have been tested in the competitive arena at the highest level and he has the accolade of representing his country more times than anyone else and captaining England several times.

Brown and Horsey can teach people to cast and basic water craft but also through experienced guiding develop more advanced skills. Ability and experience will always be matched to the occasion and venues.

The day starts at 9.00am with breakfast over which the level of the guests experience are learned and a tailored plan is made accordingly. Guides are available throughout the day to provide casting instruction and to teach basics such as tackle selection, fishing techniques and water craft. After a 3 course lunch the afternoon continues with fishing and guests can move from one lake to the other, each one having a different character. The lakes have both brown and rainbow trout and guests can take home up to four trout each. Excellent cold smoking facilities are located near by for those who catch a specimen fish.

The day finishes at 5.30pm with a ?weigh-in? of fish caught and parting celebratory refreshments, drinks and sandwiches are provided.

Locations include the fabled southern chalk streams; Test, Itchen, Avon and their tributaries or the challenging large still waters such as historic Blagdon and near bye Chew in the South West or the excellent venues in the Midlands.

Package contents

Your Fly Fishing experience includes:

• A bacon roll breakfast and fresh coffee or tea served from the kitchen of a delightful thatched fishing lodge overlooking the water
• Three course lunch with wine or beer available from the lodge kitchen or from the permanent BBQ alongside
• Afternoon tea with sandwiches
• All day refreshments
• Fishing tackle for those who need it requested in advance
• Appropriate tuition and guidance throughout the day
• Option to take home your very own 'catch'
• Experienced event manager in attendance throughout the day

The day is designed for 8 people fishing but other group sizes can also be arranged

Ability and experience will always be matched to the occasion and location.

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