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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

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Freelands, River Test

Freelands is a private estate and beat located in the village of Wherwell, in the heart of the Test Valley, Hampshire.  This two-rod beat has just under half a mile of single bank fishing and sits just below the Wherwell Priory and just upstream from the Fullerton and the Leckford Estates. Continue reading

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The Lawn Beat, Upper River Test (new for 2019 season).

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

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Testcombe Beat

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Testwood and Nursling Beats (lower river Test)

We have the honour of long term stewardship of the unique Testwood and Nursling fishery on the lower reaches of the famous river Test. Continue reading

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Bossington Estate, middle river Test

We are very proud to be one of the main agents for the Bossington Estate fishing offering agreed level rates.  Part of British aviation history, Bossington is in ownership of the Fairey family, makers of the Fairey Swordfish aeroplane. Continue reading

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Chilbolton Meads (upper river Test)

The ultimate chalkstream experience. Three-quarters miles of gin-clear, fast, shallow water with some pools, and wading over weeded gravel runs. Continue reading

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Houghton Lodge, middle river Test

Houghton Lodge estate has two beats on the River Test at Houghton. Continue reading

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Wallop Brook, river Test tributary

Over 2 miles of stream to explore for one or two rods.  Wild trout, all catch and release. Continue reading

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The Greyhound Beat, river Test

This beat sits on the famous Houghton Club water immediately upstream of Stockbridge. Continue reading

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