December 2014

Extensive river work on weir removal and fish pass improvements over the last few years is providing easier access to the tributaries and upper reaches. Lots of indications that fish are running and spawning successfully.  This bodes well for future years.

Prices for our September 2015 trip to fish for Atlantic Salmon on the Miramichi River, New Brunswick, Canada have been kept the same as 2014.  We are taking bookings now and already have several booked.  Information on this trip is on my website. Call me for any further information you need.

Our local stillwaters remain open all year so call if you want a guided day with casting instruction.


Bryan

http://www.devonflyfishing.co.uk

phone: 01769550840 / 07759352194 

August 2014

Back home in Devon after an extended visit to the USA.  Fished the Yellowstone River in Livingston Montana briefly until a thunderstorm ended proceedings.

Didn't miss much home fishing though as the summer heat and low water conditions continue to make things difficult.

Next trip is our annual outing to New Brunswick, Canada, to fish the Miramichi for Atlantic Salmon.  Just a couple of places left this year so get in touch if you are interested.  We already have a lot of interest in our 2015 trip so if next year is a better option for you then call me soon as places are being booked quickly.

Hoping for some good saltwater fly fishing for bass on the estuary this autumn weather allowing.  Check with me for dates.

Bryan

http://www.devonflyfishing.co.uk

phone: 01769550840 / 07759352194 

July 2014

A couple of months have passed since the last post.  Since then I've had another 2 salmon and some good brown trout and saltwater species. Many others have also had success with both salmon and sea trout.  The rivers are down at low level again now so things have slowed a bit.  However, numbers of sea trout are increasing and providing late evening sport into the night.

As well as salmon and sea trout there are quite a few good sized brown trout being caught on the rivers.  Our local still waters are also fishing well and contine to provide good sport for rainbows and brownies.

Saltwater fly fishing for bass has now started, no problems here with low water and high temperatures.  The bass seem to enjoy the higher water temperature and sunny weather.  On a recent trip we had several good size bass and mullet as well as a number of smaller fish as well.  Contact me if you are interested in having a go.

We are now almost fully booked for our Atlantic Salmon fishing week in New Brunswick, Canada, this coming September.  If you are thinking of joining us on this trip then don't delay booking.  Our week provides spey casting clinics and casting demonstrations at no additional cost.

Get in touch for  casting instruction and salmon, trout and saltwater guided fishing days.

Bryan

http://www.devonflyfishing.co.uk

phone: 01769550840 / 07759352194 

May 2014

The 2014 season on the rivers seems to be finally getting going.  More salmon seem to have entered the rivers and catches are increasing.  I was lucky enough to catch 2 springers around the 10 pound mark yesterday on the middle Taw. Others are also having success and the catch numbers are steadily increasing. This bodes well for the coming season and so long as we don’t experience the drought conditions of last year’s summer we should experience good fishing for salmon and sea trout this year.

Stillwaters are also fishing well with good catches at the South West Lakes fisheries, Wimbleball and Wislandpound.  The smaller fisheries, Blakewell and Bratton Water continue to provide good sport as always.

Mid June will see the start of my saltwater fly fishing for bass on the beach and estuary.  Given good weather conditions this always provides good fishing so if you fancy a go at the bass then give me a shout.  Tackle can be provided if you don’t have anything suitable.

Our September trip to Canada fishing for Atlantic salmon on the Miramichi river in New Brunswick is getting good interest again and we already have a number of bookings.  If you fancy am overseas trip this year for salmon then you can’t do much better than this.  Have a look at my website for further information.

Bryan

http://www.devonflyfishing.co.uk

phone: 01769550840 / 07759352194 

August 2013

This season has been a real mixture, starting with plenty of water but cold and windy and for the last few months lots of sunshine, hot days and rivers at summer low levels week after week.  However, for some of the time at least, salmon and sea trout could be seen moving in the late evening with sea trout often saving the day.

Stillwaters have been a better option and as autumn and cooler conditions hopefully arrive, weed growth will diminish and fishing conditions will provide good sport.  So far, the best activity has been on the saltwater with plenty of bass seen and a good few caught.  Although these are mostly school bass they still put a good bend in the rod.

It's not long now until our annual trip to Canada where we fly fish the Miramichi River for Atlantic salmon.  This season has so far been one of the best for several years so we are expecting a good amount of activity on our trip this year.  There are still a couple of spaces left so if you are interested give me a call.

Bryan

http://www.devonflyfishing.co.uk

phone: 01769550840 / 07759352194

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