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Newton Stacey Estate, upper river Test and river Dever
Of the 80 plus fly fishing beats on the Upstreamdryfly portfolio, the lower reaches of the beautiful river Dever just before she meets the river Test are way at the top of my list. Continue reading
Wherwell Priory. Upper river Test
Wherwell Priory (upper middle Test). An Idyllic Hampshire private estate on the upper River Test. Now in new ownership, the two beautiful channels of the main river have undergone a significant river restoration program. These two beats: The Park and The Priory fish 6 rods and cover about 1.5 miles of double bank river. The river keeper Michael Taplin is highly experienced and maintains the fishing to the highest standard. The fishing lodge has been fully restored and now offers the perfect base for a wonderful day. 6 rod minimum booking. Continue reading
The Old Mill, Ramsbury. Upper river Kennet.
The Old Mill, Ramsbury (upper Kennet). Once the home of FM Halford, the beat starts just below the historic mill house with its beautiful gardens. Here you will find a small hut and seating area. As you continue upstream the gardens broaden out into a wilder landscape with water meadows and reed beds, perfect conditions for the extensive bird life to be found here. Continue reading
Bere Mill. Upper river Test. Wild trout beat.
Bere Mill (Upper Test). Bere Mill is situated on the pristine upper river Test. A generous beat that offers a diverse array of fly water for between 1 and 3 rods. Main river, hatch pools and a carrier stream system that form part of the historic water meadow system. The beat is wild, requires wading in parts and is a wild trout beat run on a catch and release basis. Barbless hooks please. The fishing is challenging but wonderfully rewarding. The owners are keen environmentalists. The garden and farmland is managed according to organic principles and the surrounding water meadows are natural pasture. This bodes well for fly life and fly fishing. A delightful Japanese tea hut acts as a fishing hut. Continue reading
The Easton Beat. River Itchen.
Main river Itchen. This short but beautifully maintained beat comes with a wonderful shepherds hut overlooking the river and the arable fields beyond. Perfect for a relaxing day’s fishing, it is located only a short walk from the village of Easton and its highly rated pub, The Chestnut Horse. Approximately 180 meters in length this beat is ideal for a single rod. Continue reading
Testcombe Beat
Testcombe, (upper middle Test). The Testcombe fishing consists of Approximately 900 yards of main river Test and some 1000 yards of carrier streams. This offers plenty of varied fishing. The beat surrounds a beautiful private house with an out of bounds area around the immediate cottage and garden. Continue reading
Private Estate beats 1, middle river Test
We are asked not to name some private estates and houses on our website. Continue reading
Private Estate Beats 3, upper river Test
Here are 14 generous beats for 1 or 2 rods on the upper Test. Continue reading
The Lawn Beat. Upper river Test.
Main river and by-stream run through the beautiful grounds of this country house. Crystal clear classic chalk stream fishing with both wild and stocked brown trout and a good head of grayling. Continue reading
Upper Mill, Longparish. Upper river Test
This is a beautiful privately-owned Mill House just upstream of the famous Longparish House Estate. Continue reading
