Sight Fishing, Stalking Trout!

Possibly the most skillful way to catch trout is sight fishing. Certainly it's the most interesting, exciting approach. Also referred to as stalking or polaroiding depending upon where you are in the world. The aim is to visually spot a trout, study it's movements, then present a fly in a manner most likely to induce a take.

stalking big trout, a very happy angler displays a 24lb rainbow trout Clients taken sight fishing are as firmly hooked on it as the fish caught! Stalk brown and rainbow trout in crystal clear spring fed lakes. Learn the essential skills of: -

Equipment Selection & balanced leaders
Spotting & Observing Trout
Accurate Casting & Advanced Techniques
Good Presentation & Playing Big Fish
Using Specialist Stalking Flies

Fly fishing a lake in this way is rare and rather special. Most lakes do not have sufficiently clear water to polaroid. You will be sighting and fishing to rainbow and brown trout, of a large average size, with the option of targeting big trophy trout weighing 10-25lbs.

These larger than average fish feed predominantly subsurface. Our approach to these trout once located is to fish weighted nymphs, with dry flies and lures used when big fish rise or slash into fry shoals. This style of fly fishing lakes is practiced widely in countries such as New Zealand and Tasmania, where stalking trout is often responsible for capturing the best specimens. So in addition to being an exciting fly fishing trip in it's own right, you can use it as excellent preparation for adventures to other countries.

Here's what one client thought of his experience: -

"Hi Steve, I want to thank you for a great day! I enjoyed catching some great fish, learning far more than I ever could from books or fishing myself. Andrew Poulton, Leicestershire."

A successful angler complete with 6lb brown trout and polaroid sunglasses. An essential item for stalking trout! Due to the specialist nature of sight fishing it is well worth spending time learning from an experienced fishing guide. Not only will you experience a fun and informative day, your whole approach to fly fishing will be transformed!

Season

Brown Trout 1st April - 30th October
Rainbow Trout - All Year

Price per day from £150 for one angler, or £200 for two. Price includes guiding, fishing permits, plus any tackle requirements you have.

Contact us today to book your trip!