May 2013

It seems a long time since the last post, the cold windy weather earlier keeping things quiet.  We have been getting some good fishing on our stillwaters but the rivers have been a bit slow due to conditions.  Now things are warming up a bit and more insects are starting to emerge we are expecting the river trout fishing to begin in earnest.

Salmon and sea trout are beginning to show in more numbers although not too many have been caught so far.  Once again, the cold temperatures have kept the fish in the estuary where it is warmer.  This should change over the next few weeks as the late spring finally brings warmer conditions.

Another few weeks and we will start to explore the saltwater looking for bass and mullet.  The bass usually show in good numbers as the water warms and can be caught from the shore on the fly.

Once again, if you are still thinking of a fishing trip abroad this year have a look at my website and consider visiting New Brunswick on our annual 'Spey Week' in September.  We fly fish the Miramichi for Atlantic Salmon on the Country Haven Lodge private beats.  This is a prolific salmon river, rated as one of the best in the North Americas.  We still have a few vacancies this year so if you are interested, don't delay as places are now becoming short.

Bryan

http://www.devonflyfishing.co.uk

phone: 01769550840 / 07759352194

December 2012

The November floods have abated and now the cold weather is setting in.  Most fisheries are now closed until next year but we have several small trout stillwaters that remain open all year.  Providing it's not too cold the winter fishing on these is good, summer weed growth has reduced and the colder water is more oxygenated.

If you are making plans for next season give me a call, phone or email, to see what I can offer you.  These can be stillwated days, salmon, wild brown trout and sea trout fishing on our local rivers and saltwater fly fishing for bass on the estuary. I can also provide contact information for accommodation.

The date for our 2013 trip to Eastern Canada to fish for Atlantic salmon on the Miramichi River is 22nd September and returning on the 29th.  This provides 6 1/2 days of guided flyfishing and full board accommodation.Read about our previous visits on my website.  We already have interest for 2013 so get in touch if you are thinking of joining us on this trip.

With Christmas arriving shortly, why not give a fly fishing voucher as a gift.  I can tailor the content to suit your needs, guided days, fly casting instruction, whatever is wanted to enjoy a fishing day out in the countryside or a bit of instruction to improve casting techniques.


Bryan

http://www.devonflyfishing.co.uk

phone: 01769550840 / 07759352194

October 2012

The river fishing season has now closed but stillwaters remain open.  South West Lakes Wimbleball and Wistlandpound remain open until the end of November and the small stillwaters are open all year.  Winter fishing the small stillwaters given reasonable temperatures is often better than in the summer months.  Weed growth has reduced and colder water is more oxygenated, all better for fishing and the fish.

Our annual trip to the Miramichi in New Brunswick, Eastern Canada, was somewhat different this year.  Unlike areas of the UK, New Brunswick experienced a summer with virtually no rain and the river levels reduced dramatically.  Few fish entered the river and the locals said this year was the worst fishing season since 1968.  Our group managed to catch 15 fish and connected with as many more.  Several of the salmon caught were double figure fish, two in excess of 20 pounds.  Two of the lost fish were estimated to be over 30 pounds.

We are planning another trip next September and expect the river conditions to be back to normal and the fishing much improved on this year.  As before we include double and single hand casting tuition during this week.  Get in touch if you are interested in this trip.

Bryan Martin

http://www.devonflyfishing.co.uk

August 2012

Now into the middle of August and the weather over the last couple of months has resulted in the opposite of what we normally expect this time of year.  Usually we are praying for rain to lift the low river levels.  This year the rivers are full or overfull and coloured.

Get there at the right time and you could be into fish, salmon and sea trout are distributed throught the system now.  A few hours can make all the difference, good conditions in the morning and a coloured and rising river in the afternoon.  Weather forecasts and a lot of luck prevail.

Even the stillwaters are variable.  Some fishing well but others more difficult.  There are good numbers of bass around and when weather conditions co-incide with favourable tides the fishing is good.

Our trip to New Brunswick to fish the Miramichi for Atlantic salmon is full this year but we will be running our week again next year at the end of September.  I will be updating my website to include this year's report so if you are interested in the 2013 trip get in touch.

Bryan Martin

http://www.devonflyfishing.co.uk

May 2012

Been away on travels for a while, catching tuna in warmer climes but not on the fly.

We had a lot of water a few weeks ago although the rivers are now running back to normal levels for the time of year. The warmer weather has encouraged the insect hatch and trout fishing, both for wild brown trout on the rivers and rainbow on the lakes, is now in full swing. Lots of yellow mays are around as well as olives and the mayfly are also beginning to show.

There are more salmon showing in the rivers as well and catches are being reported thoughout the Taw system, several in double figure weights. Spey casting provides the most efficient method of presenting the fly when space is limited so why not book for some tuition to learn or improve this skill.

If you are interested in an overseas fishing trip in 2012 then look at my website for details of our Atlantic Salmon fly fishing trip with spey casting tuition in Eastern Canada. We are already full on this trip but other weeks at the lodge are available and you can always register your interest in our 2013 trip which we plan for the end of September again.

With the recent warm weather we will be fly fishing for bass on the North Devon Coast from early June. The dates are tide dependent so if you are interested in some saltwater fly fishing, give me a call.

Bryan Martin

http://www.devonflyfishing.co.uk

January 2012

Looking at the clear skies and the frost there isn't much fishing going on at present. Once things warm up a bit I will be visiting our small still waters so if you want to tune up your casting then a day or a half day will set you up for the new season.

I'm already planning our summer bass fishing trips so if you want to experience successful salt water fly fishing for bass, give me a call and I'll let you know suitable dates.

If you are interested in an overseas fishing trip in 2012 then look at my website for details of our Atlantic Salmon fly fishing trip with spey casting tuition in Eastern Canada. We are already about full on this trip but other weeks at the lodge are available and you can always register your interest in our 2013 trip which we plan for the end of September again.

Now is the time to check over tackle and get it in good order. If your fly lines are showing signs of wear then replace them with new. Also remember that although fluorocarbon has a good lifetime, other nylon materials are not so good and it's better to replace spools than save a few pounds and lose a fish of a lifetime.

Bryan Martin

http://www.devonflyfishing.co.uk

December 2011

Our local reservoirs Wimbleball and Wistlandpound have now closed for the winter. Fishing is still available on local stocked stillwaters and good brown trout fishing is available at Bratton Water near Barnstaple.

If you are stuck for a Christmas present, why not give a day or half day fly fishing voucher. This can be for stillwater fishing for rainbow and stocked brown trout or fishing for wild brown trout, salmon or sea trout on rivers. Saltwater fly fishng for bass is also available. Phone or email me for details, contact information on my website, link below.

If you are interested in an overseas fishing trip in 2012 then look at my website for details of our Atlantic Salmon fly fishing trip with spey casting tuition in Eastern Canada. Numbers on this trip are limited and we already have bookings for 2012 so if you are interested in this, don't delay.

Best wishes to all, have a good Christmas and successful fishing in 2012.

Bryan Martin

http://www.devonflyfishing.co.uk