Fly Fishing Hampshire
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Fly Fishing in Hampshire
Introduction to Fly Fishing on the River Test
My first encounter with fly fishing in Hampshire, especially on the renowned River Test, was an unforgettable experience. But before diving into that tale, let me set the scene with some background.
Early Fishing Memories
I caught my very first brown trout at the tender age of four. It was in Crimple Beck, a stream flowing behind our home in Burn Bridge, near Harrogate in North Yorkshire. Armed with a red worm and my father’s one-piece solid fiberglass rod, I made my first catch.
By seven, I had ventured into fly fishing on the River Coquet at Felton in Northumberland, a place rich with childhood memories from spending school holidays with my grandparents. Those Easter and summer breaks were filled with fly fishing not only on the River Coquet but also on North Yorkshire's River Nidd.
A Lifelong Dream
As a teenager, my passion was fueled month after month by Trout and Salmon magazine, sent by my grandparents. I eagerly devoured any mention of chalk stream fly fishing.
It became a lifelong dream to fly fish for brown trout on a chalk stream. That dream finally materialized at the age of 49, courtesy of my wife Anne and sons John and Adam. Through Orvis, a retailer specializing in fishing equipment, they arranged an incredible day of fly fishing in Hampshire on the Timsbury 5 stretch of the River Test. The chosen date coincided with the Mayfly season, making it even more special.
The Perfect Fly Fishing Experience
We arrived at the exclusive fishing beat, equipped with luxurious amenities including a fishing lodge complete with refreshments and essentials. The stretch included a third of a mile of the main River Test and around 400 yards of a tributary running parallel. Despite recent rain, the water was crystal clear, with meticulously maintained banksides.
The overcast sky and occasional Mayfly hatches set the perfect scene. The thrill of watching specimen brown trout swim by was unmatched. While fly fishing on the tributary, I caught two brown trout, returning them to the water after a spirited fight. My wife and son John also tried their hand, with Anne even catching a grayling.
An Idyllic Day
Using mainly dry flies and sometimes nymphs, the experience was sublime. As evening approached, the clouds parted and more Mayfly hatches danced across the exquisite stretch of the River Test, epitomizing idyllic fly fishing in Hampshire.
The day was unforgettable for us all?"I had never experienced fly fishing quite like it. Though we reluctantly had to depart, the memories linger and a return visit is inevitable. Next time, perhaps, we might explore the River Itchen.
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