Fly fishing for Brown trout, Rainbow trout & winter Grayling

Are you looking to experience wild brown trout & grayling fly fishing for the first time?

Perhaps you just want to improve your river casting or fly fishing technique?

As well as teaching you to fly cast and guide you on where and how to fish on each of the following rivers & lakes, Jim will also provide you with every bit of equipment you'll need to enjoy your part or full days fishing: rods, reels, waders, jacket etc.

Trout: 1st April - 30th September / Grayling: 1st October - 12th March

Wiltshire Avon Chalkstream - This crystal clear chalkstream offers the keen fly fisher an excellent opportunity to wade and fish for quality wild brown trout from April through to late September, and superb winter grayling from October through to early March... visit website

Grayling: 11th October - 12th March

Test tributary - Part of the famous River Test, this far reaching river is a superb introduction for both the beginner and more experienced angler. A river that holds superb brown trout and exceptional wild winter grayling... email

Brown Trout: 1st April - 30th September

River Bybrook - Set amongst the beautiful grounds of the exclusive Manor House Hotel, the river Bybrook provides fantastic wild brown trout sport when using light lines and tackle. Ideal or the first time river fly fisher or for those wishing to improve their casting and fishing technique.

The river is available exclusively to Jim and consists of stunning, hard fighting and perfectly finned wild brown trout (The river is not stocked)... email

Brown Trout: 1st April - 30th September

River Churn - For the fly fisher requiring a challenge, a location that can be fished from the bank or in the water wading, the majority of this river requires a good side casting technique, again small rod and light lines will be the order of the day fishing for both wild and stocked brown trout... email

Stillwater Lakes

Lowermoor Trout Fishery (Cotswold Water Park)
Owned by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and syndicated by the Mallard Flyfishers, Lowermoor has always had a reputation for exceptional water quality and hard fighting fish. As a member and Chairman of the Mallard Flyfishers, Jim has access to the lake for teaching purposes.

Churn Pool Trout Fishery (Cotswold Water Park)
Churn Pool is a highly productive stillwater located in the Cotswold Water Park. It´s an excellent location for both the beginner & experienced angler with easy access and good casting areas. This stream fed stillwater boasts superb rainbow and brown trout.

Manningford Trout Fishery (Nr Upavon)
A lovely clear stillwater with a well documented reputation for providing excellent fly fishing and top quality fish. This venue is in close proximity to the Avon chalkstream and a popular option for a stillwater and river combination 1 & 2 day course with Jim.