
The Total Fly Fishing Company offer a range of fly
fishing opportunities both in the UK and overseas
including South Uist, Cuba, Wales, New Zealand, Norway,
Isle of Harris, and Scotland. Chalk Stream fly fishing
opportunities are also offered throughout the south
of England. With exceptional business partners, we
can arrange exceptional fly fishing world wide.
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RIVER
FINDHORN
7
DAY SALMON & TROUT FISHING COURSE
10 May 2009
- 17 May 2009
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Photograph
courtesy of
Tomatin Estate & Ron Dadswell
Weeks exclusive 6 rod ‘tailor-made’ Speycasting/salmon
fishing breaks to the highlands with salmon fishing
and individual casting tuition at an exclusively private
residence Tomatin House, Tomatin, Inverness-shire.
The
package incorporates full board and rod sharing for
a couple, which includes, 6days salmon & trout
fishing and salmon casting tuition with David Griffiths
(APGAI).
Casting techniques include the following with single
and double handed rods: Overhead, roll, jump roll,
single/double Spey, sunk line techniques, mending
line, fishing the riffling hitch, snake roll,
T Cut, casting in windy conditions, distance Spey
casting.
(Tackle can be provided but you are requested to bring
your own equipment).
We regret that pets cannot stay at Tomatin House.
Price: £1,250 per couple.
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RIVER
BLACKWATER &
BALLYHOOLY CASTLE
RESIDENTIAL
SALMON FISHING COURSE
AND PRIVATE FISHING
19-26 July 2009
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Fishing and Accommodation
Our intention is to provide you with an all inclusive
and totally relaxed 6 day fishing break with expert
tuition with excellent cuisine in a private house
party environment. Tuition will be geared to individual
requirements and can cover all aspects of salmon fishing.
Ballyhooly Castle provides a base from which to fish
some of the best water available in Ireland. The castle
offers exclusive and private access to five miles
of fishing on the Blackwater, undoubtedly Ireland's
premier salmon river and one of the major salmon rivers
in western Europe.
Running seventy miles in length, the Blackwater rises
in Kerry, flowing to the sea at Youghal in County
Cork on the south coast of Ireland. With a wide catchment
area and many tributaries, combined with the mild
temperate climate, the river maintains a very steady
height of water, making fishing possible even in dry
conditions.
Season
Excellent fishing is available throughout the season
with a spring run from March ensuring fish in the
river system at the start of the season, an impressive
grilse run in the summer and followed by an autumn
run from around the middle of September, depending
slightly more on water conditions.
Prices
The holiday is exclusive to five rods at £1200
per rod. We regret dogs are not permitted in the house.
The water comprises five miles of salmon fishing divided
into three rotational 3 rod beats with two ghillies.
It is predominantly fly water but spinning is permitted.
There are 29 pools and it is all double bank except
for three pools. Despite the floods we encountered
last year, 45 salmon were caught in July which is
very respectable considering the water conditions
that wrote off some of the fishing time. Cars with
perhaps two sharing are necessary. I shall take my
car.
The holiday includes: Tuition (am only), fishing,
ghillie fees, full board accommodation.
It excludes: Fishing licences (c£35 available
at the house), flights/car hire, drinks at Ballyhooly
house which should be provided by guests.
Getting there
Travel: By air to Cork then car hire.
By sea: Car ferry from Pembroke Dock or Fishguard
to Rosslare. Ballyhooly is about a three hour drive
from Rosslare and about one hours drive from Cork.
Booking: The holiday is dependant upon forming a party
by the beginning of February when a 50% deposit will
be regrettably required. Such is modern life!
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ALLADALE
WILDERNESS
LODGE
RESIDENTIAL
SALMON AND TROUT FISHING
Throughout the season
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You are invited to spoil yourself, your family or
friends and come to relax at the exceptional luxurious
Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve on the upper
reaches of the River Carron, Inverness-shire. Fishing
Lodges also available. Telephone David for current
availability dates.

Activities
River & loch trout fishing
Salmon fishing
Professional fly casting instruction
Hillwalking
Mesmeric cuisine
Gym, sauna, wellness centre
Pony trekking
Clay pigeon shooting
Accommodation
Full board for up to 14 guests (minimum 6). This exceptional
highland estate of some 26,000 acres, offers you total
peace, tranquility and privacy yet is only one hour’s
drive from Inverness. Your stay will include full
board, (the house has an outstanding chef), all drinks
(less wine), exclusive use of the lodge & facilities
for your party, casting & fishing tuition with
David and clay pigeon shooting.
Prices
On application.
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ABERCOTHI
&
GOLDEN GROVE FISHERY
TOP
UK SEA-TROUT FISHING
OPPORTUNITY
15-17 July 2009
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Fishing
The Abercothi and Golden Grove Fishery is widely regarded
as containing the best section of sea-trout fishing
on the river. This prolific sea-trout river has an
enviable reputation throughout the angling world for
the quality of its fishing.
It has previously been described as the ‘Best
in Britain’ , and in recent years
has produced over 700 sewen for the season illustrating
the quality of this river.
The fishing is divided into three 5 x rod beats which
operate a daily rotational system.
Accommodation
The estate offers a recently refurbished self catering
Farmhouse and/ or Annexe, situated in the centre of
the fishery, only yards from the river.
In addition, all visiting guests may use the magnificent
new rod room adjacent to the farm complex.
If booked up, other accommodation can be found nearby
at: www.ty-castell.co.uk
Season
Our reserved period for 5 x rods on the estate is:
15-17 July 2009.
Other rods may be available on request May/June/July/August.
Prices
Fishing costs £450 + VAT per day/night per 5
rod beat.
Accommodation costs:
Abercothi Farmhouse
Bedrooms – 4 double (3 en suite) 1 twin –
5 nights £1,200 + VAT
Abercothi Annexe
Bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single all
en suite – 3 nights £450; Whole week £1,000
Farmhouse plus annexe
Bedrooms – 5 double, 2 twin, 1 single –
3 nights £1,050; Whole week £2,200
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OWEN
RIVER LODGE
THE
ONLY
5 STAR RATED SPECIALIST
FLY FISHING LODGE
IN NEW ZEALAND
Throughout the season
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Fishing
Owen
River Lodge is
New Zealand’s only
5 star rated, specialist fly fishing lodge
It has access to a huge number and variety of streams
and rivers.
The Murchison / Nelson Lakes region of the South Island
has the best brown trout fishery in the world.
Guests are offered free use of Simms Gore Tex waders
(20 Simms Guide waders available), free use of Simms
Guide wading boots (40 pair of boots available –
size 5 > 14), free use of Sage rods & reels
(10 rods/reels outfits).
Accommodation
Luxurious, warm and inviting, this stylish, understated
accommodation is located right on the Owen River.
Stunning food combined with superb, understated service
It also offers free use of the facilities in/around
the lodge – including 4 mountain bikes, wireless
broadband internet, Jacuzzi/spa etc)
They have a great team of highly experienced local
fishing guides
Prices
On application.
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UK CHALK STREAMS
PRICES
AND DATES
ON APPLICATION
Throughout
the season
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Southern England is blessed
with some of the finest chalk stream fishing to be
found anywhere in the world. With adequate warning,
we can facilitate some of the finest beats on the
River Test, Upper and Lower Itchen, the River Anton,
River Piddle, River Wyly, River Kennet and the River
Nadder. You will receive personal fishing instruction
from our APGAI/GAIA qualified instructors, teaching
all aspects of chalk stream fly fishing and tactics.
In addition to guided chalk
stream fishing, we are delighted to offer our clients
a free advisory tackle service and the opportunity
to test certain items of tackle on our platforms at
Fonthill Lake. In particular, we shall hold some of
Hardy Greys outstanding
product for you to try. Do give
us a call if we can be of any help.
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION
FOR CHALK STREAM FISHING in Wiltshire &
Hampshire
| No. |
Location |
Name |
Tel. number |
| 1 |
Hindon |
The
Lamb * |
01747 820 573 |
| 2 |
Chicksgrove |
The Compass Inn |
01722 714 318 |
| 3 |
Teffont Evias |
Howards House |
01722 716 392 |
| 4 |
Fonthill Gifford |
The Beckford Arms * |
01747 870 385 |
| 5 |
Stockbridge |
The Grosvenor Hotel |
01264 810 606 |
| 6 |
Wherwell |
The White Lion |
01264 860 317 |
| 7 |
Lower Itchen |
Botleigh Grange Hotel |
01489 787 700 |
| 8 |
Avington |
The Trout |
01962 779 537 |
| 9 |
East Knoyle |
Cools Farm B&B |
01747 830 720 |
Notes:
*
Denotes particularly recommended
Nos. 1-4 suitable overnight
accommodation when undertaking instruction at Fonthill
Gifford.
Nos. 5 & 6 when fishing the Anton or Test in the
Andover area.
No. 7 when fishing the Lower Itchen or Lower Test.
No. 8 when fishing the upper Itchen.
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AMHUINNSUIDHE
ESTATE
FISH
FOR PRIME
SALMON & SEA-TROUT
IN STYLE
Dates
and prices on application
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Fishing
The quality of the loch salmon and sea trout fly fishing
is unsurpassed. There are seven freshwater systems,
including the fabled lochs of Voshimid, Scourst, Halladale,
Ulladale, Ladies, A’Ghlinne and Brunabhal. The
lochs are fished mainly from boats with two rods together
with a ghillie. When the water is high, the feeder
rivers fish well from the bank. There are five resident
ghillies to look after guests.
The salmon average 5 - 8lbs but increasingly fish
are regularly caught in the 15lb range, the heaviest
salmon from an Amhuinnsuidhe loch being 23lb. Sea
trout are also present in the 1lb-8lb range, the heaviest
recorded 11lbs. Best recent seasons have produced
well over 200 salmon and sea trout from 450-900 depending
on conditions.
Accommodation
The castle is extremely well appointed, with a glorious
dining room, sitting room, billiard room, drying room,
in fact everything any angler could wish for. Each
guest has his/her own luxurious bedroom with a private
bathroom.
The food provided by the Castle staff is truly first
class; typically, local produce such as lobster, scallops,
prawns, salmon, sea trout, venison and lamb.
Non-fishing guests are welcome in a party with many
activities available. In season exceptionally challenging
red deer stalking is available for those who wish
to partake.
Season
Prime time fishing is from the beginning of July –
end September. Parties of 10 rods can be accommodated
for a week’s fishing, also single and double
rods on request.
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle is situated in a stunning sea
side location on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides,
surrounded by 55,000 glorious acres of trust owned
land, mountains, glens, rivers and lochs.
Prices
On application.
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CUBA
EXCLUSIVE
SALTWATER FLYFISHING FOR:
BONEFISH
TARPON
PERMIT
Throughout
the season
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Salt water fly-fishing in Cuba
We are pleased to announce that, in association with
the well established company Avalon Fishing and Dive
Centre, Jardines de la Reina, Cuba we can offer clients
outstanding saltwater fly fishing for bonefish, tarpon,
permit and many other species.
Jardines de la Reina is a major chain of islands off
Cuba’s South Eastern coast, with Avalon having
exclusive rights to all the flats fishing over 2,600
square miles – a vast offshore wilderness.
Bonefish
This area boasts some of the finest bone fishing in
the world with the average size 3 – 5 lbs with
many from 7 – 10lbs, fished from skiffs and
by wading. With hundreds of miles of flats to fish
there are areas where very few anglers have ever thrown
a fly! .
On good tides experienced anglers can often catch
10 – 15 bones in a couple of hours fishing.
The sunset hour, when it is often calm, schools of
tailing bones can be seen hundreds of yards away,
their golden tails glistening in the falling sun,
and what sport can be had then!
Tarpon
Tarpon are abundant and are to be found on the flats,
mangrove channels and rivers. The acrobatic “baby”
tarpon fish from 10-40lbs are found in the channels
provide great sport. On the flats the average tarpon
is 45-80lbs with specimen fish in the deep ocean channels
in the 120-130lbs class.
Permit
Permit are found in good numbers here and are the
ultimate prize for the salt-water angler. The largest
permit, 20-30lb plus, are found on flats that are
2-3 foot deep on a high tide, yet adjacent to deep
water with direct access where they feel safe, often
gliding on and off these flats to feed.
Most of these permit are found in singles, doubles
and triples providing good opportunities for a hook-up.
Last year one fly fisher landed and released permit
of 18, 25, and 40lbs - all in a week’s fishing!
Often smaller permit 12-18lbs are encountered, these
are easier to catch than the big boys but provide
marvellous sport. With good weather it is not unusual
to see several tailing permit in a day.
Mutton Snappers
Mutton Snappers are everywhere here and are caught
regularly on the flats which is rarity elsewhere.
They are high powered fish that will pull with dogged
determination. Although wary on the flats if you can
cast to them without spooking them they take the fly
readily. They range in weight 3 – 8 lbs, but
fish of 15lbs are a distinct possibility.
Jack Crevalle and Horse Eye Jacks
Jacks are the same family and look similar to Permit.
They are wonderful game fish, and are abundant. It
is common to see a school of big jacks patrolling
the flats, eating everything in sight.
Many of these are 15-20lbs with some up to 30lbs!
They’re aggressive feeders on the flats and
easy to catch in relation to permit.
Cudas and Sharks
Big Cudas are plentiful most being 3-4ft long, they
take aggressively and few fish swim faster or jump
further than a big barracuda, giving exhilarating
sport.
Sharks range from 3 – 9ft in length they take
the fly readily and sport can be spectacular.
Many other fish are encountered such as cubera snappers,
groupers, kingfish, albacore wahoo and bonito. In
fact one group of anglers caught twenty five different
species of fish off the reef in one day!
Accommodation
Jardines de la Reina
La Tortuga - Luxury steel anchored 110ft
boat with 7 cabins. Each cabin has its own shower/hot
water, toilet and air conditioning and is based on
double occupancy. This is comfortable, spacious accommodation
for 14 anglers.
Halcon – 75 ft luxury air conditioned
yacht with six cabins, based on double occupancy.
There are three bathrooms/showers. Accommodates 8
anglers.
La Reina – 69 ft luxury air conditioned
yacht with four double rooms, four bathrooms accommodating
8 anglers based on double occupancy.
Caballones – 75ft luxury air conditioned
yacht, with four double rooms, four bathrooms accommodating
8 anglers based on double occupancy.
Isla de la Juventud
Hotel Rancho – A comfortable air conditioned
3 star hotel with single rooms. Very friendly staff.
Perola – 75ft luxury air conditioned
yacht with ample accommodation. Ideal for 6 anglers.
Season 2009
Jardines de la Reina
Halcon
Peak season – March 22 – 6 June 2009
High season – Feb 2 – June 27 2009
La Tartuga
Peak season – March 22 – 6 June 2009
High season – Feb 2 – June 27
La Reina
Peak season – March 22 – 6 June 2009
High season – Feb 2 – June 27 2009
Caballones
Peak season – March 22 – June 6 2009
High season – Feb 2 – June 27 2009
Isla de la Juventud (Island of Youth/Pines)
Hotel Rancho
Peak/high season
Feb 9 – June 7 2009
Perola
Peak/high season
Feb 9 – June 7 2009
Prices 2009
On application.
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WESTERN
RIVERS LODGE
FISH
FOR
WORLD CLASS WILD BROWN TROUT
IN SOME OF
NEW ZEALAND'S FINEST WATER
Throughout
the season
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Fishing
To experience fly fishing for wild brown trout in
New Zealand’s South Island is every serious
fly fisher’s ultimate dream. It has been described
as “the university of fly fishing for large
wild trout”.
Run by owners Barry Jaggar and Ali, Western Rivers
Lodge has the deserved reputation of one of the finest
lodges in New Zealand. It is located at the remote
village of Springs Junction in the southern alpine
area, 2 hours’ drive from Christchurch. In this
unique area they have access to no less than 45 rivers
and streams.
These wild, gin clear rivers offer a classic fly fishing
experience, sight casting to trophy wild brown trout.
The average trout here weighs 5lbs with many in the
6-8lb class and plenty over 10lbs!
Accommodation
Guests are accommodated in luxurious private chalets
with twin queen sized beds with en-suite bathrooms.
The verandas overlook the garden and have tremendous
views of the Maruia valley and the Victoria range
of mountains beyond.
All meals are taken in the main lodge which boasts
a comfortable lounge, bar and dining room.
Hosted by Barry and Ali the meals they produce are
exquisite, using the finest local produce, washed
down with superb New Zealand wine.
Season
The fishing season on the South Island lasts from
October 1st to April 30th which covers spring, summer
and autumn.
October/November - The weather can be cool/changeable
but good for large numbers of fish, some dry fly action
and spectacular nymph fishing.
December - One of the best months to fish. Caddis
and Mayfly are hatching, with terrestrials appearing.
Good for both the nymph and dry fly.
January - Middle of summer, with insects hatching
all day. Cicada arrives, and the rivers are clear.
February - Rivers are gin clear and it is the prime
month for dry fly anglers.
March/April - Late summer. The first two weeks of
March similar to February. Later stonefly and caddis
nymphs are preferred.
Prices
On application.
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River
Gaula
PRICES AND DATES
ON APPLICATION
Throughout
the season
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Fishing
The Beats of the Gaula Fly fishing Friends water are
situated on the middle Gaula and are recognised as
being some of the very best water on the mighty Gaula.
It comprises of 12 double rod rotational beats located
over some 7km of water. The river is renowned for
its large runs of salmon with an excellent chance
of the fish of a lifetime. During this period not
only will there be large salmon but also good runs
of grilse.
The party will be hosted by David Griffiths, Advanced
Professional Game Angling Instructor (APGAI) who will
give casting instruction during the week. The Gaula
is a powerful river and likewise the salmon, fly rods
should be 14-16ft for 10/11 lines. Chest waders with
felt soles, wading staffs and floatation jackets/life
savers are highly recommended.
Accommodation
In true Norwegian style anglers will be accommodated
in a comfortable farmhouse with good local food and
importantly with easy access to the river.
Season
By prior arrangement.
Travel
From the UK, we suggest travelling with Norwegian
Air direct from Stansted to Trondheim – c 2hrs
15 minutes. Transfer time to your accommodation is
approximately 1 hr 20mins drive in you self drive
car.
Prices
On application.
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KINLOCK
FISHING IN THE UK'S 'WILDERNESS'
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Early morning (and last light) is the time on the
Machair lochs when the bigger fish come out of the
deeper water to feed in the margins on the sand. If
you can cope with knock on the door at 4.30 am, hot
coffee and scones and then out fishing; you might
just come across the brown trout of a lifetime, whilst
the rest of the anglers on the island are still in
their beds.
Notable trout bags in 2007 were; 5 fish for 12.5lbs
– an average of 2.5lbs and another great day
of 3 fish for 11.5lbs including 2 over 4lbs all from
Grogarry.
Upper Kildonan produced 30 fish weighing 24lbs one
memorable day, and Bornish produced 8 fish for 14lbs
including a fish weighing 3.5lbs for the day.
A specimen brown trout was caught by one delighted
angler from West Ollay it weighed 4.75lbs and was
the largest of the season. The total brown trout catch
for the season was 1,300 fish with many in the 2-4lb
range.
And remember all the fish are wild – there is
no stocking as such, and not a rainbow in sight! The
finest of the lochs are on the machair, within the
flat grassland on the west coast these lochs have
a shell sand bottom, have a high alkalinity and provide
superb feeding for the trout.
* On a cold wet day the bubbling of the Kelly’s
kettle makes a welcome break.
You need to be prepared for a full range of weather
on the islands – but you can always find some
shelter even on the wildest day. And if you are lucky
you might just find yourself sharing the loch with
an otter.
Most of the fishing is from a drifting boat, but you
are recommended to bring lightweight chest waders
– they keep you dry in the boat – and
there is some fantastic wading in the margins of the
shallow lochs. On a warm summers evening (assuming
the midges are away!) Wegg will bring salad and a
bottle of white wine and barbecue your trout by the
lochside. Many of the trout have deep pink flesh and
are simply delicious. And then after supper a few
more drifts in the last light can be extremely effective.
But be under no illusions the fishing here is rarely
easy.
This is fishing for the serious fisherman.
No one can fish all day – and remember they
are very long days in May, June and July – but
for those prepared to move mealtimes around to suit
the fishing (rather than the other way round) you
are guaranteed a memorable trip.
We fish for brown trout from mid March – and
if we are lucky with the weather one can have fine
brown trout fishing from mid April onwards. One must
accept that the weather here is always a lottery,
but it is often the very wildest days that produce
the best bags.
Prime brown trout time is probably
May and June into early July. The sea trout and salmon
(nearly all grilse) come into the system on the second
spring tide of July, and it is this early run that
includes some of the biggest fish. Runs tend to be
pretty consistent through August, September and October;
all of course subject to water.
Wegg has been fishing on South Uist for over
20 years and knows the lochs well.
He has also fished extensively abroad, including Russia,
Cuba, Tasmania, Slovenia and South Africa so has a
clear idea of what the angler is looking for in a
fishing holiday.
Kinloch stands in its own one acre
garden of mature trees – a rarity in the more
generally treeless Uist landscape; trout rise in the
loch at the bottom of the garden, eagles work the
hillsides and otters are not uncommon.
It has a large garage for storage, rod racks, a drying
room and a chest freezer.
The house is extremely comfortable, has an open peat
fire in the living room, a decent fishing library
and a fly tying desk.
The food is straightforward home cooking, using local
ingredients where possible.
For guests of The Totalflyfishing Company,
Wegg will offer sole use of the house for
2 anglers and devote his time to them to ensure that
they get the maximum out of their fishing holiday.
You are guaranteed a memorable experience, and some
very fine fishing in a unique environment.
Prices
On application.
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