There are some common misconceptions about fly fishing - the main one I think is difficulty. The Dordogne itself is a mighty river and is home to an abundance of trophy sized game fish - just make sure your rig can take the strain. The accompanying food and drink and the serenity of the water and its backdrop plays an equally important part in a good day’s fishing for me. Whilst I do appreciate the art of fly fishing and the patience and skill required, I am also a big believer in just getting the rod quickly & effortlessly set-up, flinging a fly out and seeing what comes my way. I did fish as a child - but after a few tempestuous father son childhood expeditions, there was a break in service (me under appreciating the finer nuisances of the craft, I think it was!) That said, every seasoned fishing veteran I have ever met, has said the same. Admittedly, I have only been taking this sport seriously for the past four years and do recognise there is a lot more to learn. I am passionate about Fly Fishing, its history and the lessons it teaches you in camaraderie, humility & tactics. The river Dronne is category 1, meaning that you will mainly find fish such as trout, grayling, roach, barbel, pikeas well as being an excellent indicator. Possibilities on where best to fish given the time of season, weather conditions and preferred fishing style will be discussed in advance of your trip as part of planning your bespoke day’s fishing. Unlike many English chalkstreams, these stunning stretches are not intensively fished nor manicured and hold healthy, hungry populations of Trout & Grayling, always eager to gulp down whatever artificial meal of choice you’ve put on offer. Over the past two years, it has been my mission to explore the very best fresh water rivers to fish in the Dordogne - a tough gig but someone’s gotta to do it! And to my delight, I discovered a select few fishing spots to rival even the most reputable of British waters. Through all my past fishing experiances, I have learnt this, without exception to be true - from the famed English chalk streams and the mightier Welsh, Usk & Wye rivers, right the way through to the lesser known, varied waters of the Dordogne. Welcome to a region where you can enjoy incredible fishing, one of the richest in France with its 5,000 km of waterways, including the most iconic the Dordogne River, listed as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. I have been told that beautiful fish (such as my two freshwater favourites Trout and Grayling) can only be found in beautiful places. Discover a fly fishing paradise deep in the heart of the Dordogne Valley.

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