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Guided fly fishing for trout

We offer full or half-day guided trips on several Dartmoor and Devon rivers. This location map may help you plan your trip.

Before your trip we will ask you about your prior experience and what you want out of your day. This helps us tailor the day around your desires and experience.

Westcountry rivers present an interesting set of challenges for experienced and novice anglers. We can help develop and improve the skills needed to catch wild fish in unspoilt surroundings.

If necessary we can lend suitable equipment (a 7' to 8 foot AFTM#3-5 rod and reel, wading staff). Please bring your own waders. We provide a range of tried and tested flies.

Fly Fishing Devon Gift Vouchers can be used to give a friend or relative a guided trip as a great Christmas, birthday or surprise present.

If requested we can: 
  • show you how to modify your cast to deal with awkward situations
  • demonstrate the need for stealth when approaching wild fish
  • share our thoughts on suitable equipment, fly selection and design
  • explain why trout lie in particular parts of a river  
  • describe how trout perceive your fly
A day's fishing also involves the unexpected, the unpredictable and the intangible.
Here are some images that give a flavour of what to expect on a guided trip.

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The "string-of-sausages" lichen (Usnea articulata)  .... ... growing on a tree at Hexworthy on the West Dart is testament to the pure quality of Dartmoor air.
anabolia nervosa cased caddis stones on riverbed
From the bizzare, the anabolia nervosa cased caddis ... ... to the mundane, sunlight on stones.
cattle private fishing
Approach with caution ! At least the humans will be friendly
anxious moments trout in hands
Anxious moments ... ... briefly admire then return
man on rock man with fish
A client prepared to tolerate a "numb bum" .... ... for such a small fish !

You may think that this is what we get up to after guiding ....
Paul fishing Geoff with fish
... our wives know the reality!
Paul asleep Geoff asleep
East Dart above Postbridge
"In the West Country you can catch trout from after breakfast till sunset, and enjoy the open air and the country for as long as the sun is in the sky" (Dermot Wilson, 'Fishing the Dry Fly', 1957)


Dart above Postbridge
Orvis Superfine rod
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