Free Fly Fishing in Hampshire?

[Dave-350z]

Hi guys,

 

I am completely new to fly fishing and I have fished a few still waters in Hampshire, mainly Meon Springs and Avington. But I am looking for some free spots on the Rivers to fish.

 

Firstly, is there anywhere on the River Meon that can be fished for free? And is it worth giving it a go?

 

Secondly, I heard that part of the River Itchen is free to fish from the Gators Mill down past the White Swan Pub, is this true and how far down is it free?

 

Here is the Google map of what i am talking about.

 

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=white+swan+pub,+southampton&hl=en&ll=50.938223,-1.360556&spn=0.002775,0.008256&sll=51.044829,-1.343311&sspn=1.417703,4.22699&t=h&hq=white+swan+pub,&hnear=Southampton,+United+Kingdom&z=18

 

 

[Guest bluedun]

Phone the Rod Box - they'll know. V little free fishing, especially on the chalk streams