Pete156 0 Posted April 25, 2005 Hi, can anyone suggest somewhere I can get a day's fly fishing in later this week, preferably within the Newbury area. I'm not too fussed about the size of fish, just looking for a day's fly fishing! Cheers Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adz 0 Posted April 25, 2005 Stillwater: Pang Valley Lake, on Dark Lane near Pangbourne. Rainbows and Browns with a head of stunted perch, good fly hatches and I reckon one of the best smallwaters there is. Stock size from approx 1.75lb to around 6lb. Tickets available on the bank, don't know this year's prices but last season was in the region of £15 half day (2 fish) and £25 full day (4 fish) NOTE: Catch and kill only - no C&R available. Not to be confused with Haywards Farm at Sportfish in Theale - I think they allow C&R there though if that's what you're after. River: Denford. Beautiful stretches of Kennet carriers at Hungerford for stocked rainbows, browns the occaisional wild brown and plenty of grayling to 2lb+ - NOT a cheap option this, don't know ticket prices but expect to be in excess of £70. Ring Nigel Wilson on 01488 658539. You won't be dissapointed with either of the above - never fished at Haywards myself though so can't comment on it. Cheers, Adz. Get your EA rod licence here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adz 0 Posted April 25, 2005 Just found this: http://www.denfordfishery.co.uk/ Day ticket is cheaper than I expected - £60 according to the above link. Cheers, Adz. Get your EA rod licence here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete156 0 Posted April 26, 2005 Thanks great, thanks Adz. Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickp169 0 Posted April 26, 2005 pang valley lakes is now called barn elms trout fishery ,and it is a great fishery, fishing very well at the moment to most patterns. prices are £15.00 2 fish, £20.00 3 fish and £25.00 for 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adz 0 Posted April 26, 2005 Does Mike Stratton still own/run it Mick? Cheers, Adz. Get your EA rod licence here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tog 0 Posted April 27, 2005 I think most of the Newbury lakes are now 'bivied up' but there must be a few left? Avon Springs @ Durrington (Amesbury) is only about 1/2 hrs drive. http://www.fishingfly.co.uk/index.html I hav'nt been for 8 years but it used to be very good. And of course the 'mega lakes' down near Sutton Scotney and Avington are within 30 miles££££. Jealousy: totally irrational anger directed at people who happen to be richer, prettier, thinner, cleverer and more successful than you are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickp169 0 Posted April 27, 2005 no mike stratton is running haywards farm at theale, theyve got the sportfish shop on site. barn elms is being run by the farm owner rosemary and its very relaxed nice new lodge tea and coffee thrown in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cujimmy 0 Posted April 28, 2005 mickp169: tea and coffee thrown in. Doesn't that spoil the fishing??! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
