FISHING 2007/08
September
SUNDAY 16TH TO SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER UPSTREAMDRYFLY PRESENT:
Slovenia Fly Fishing Trip – Hosted by Paul Procter and Howard Taylor.
Five full days guided fishing on seven of Europe's most pristine rivers, surrounded by the peaks of the Julian Alps – a place of truly enchanting beauty, where flora and fauna have to be seen to be believed. The crystal clear chalkstreams of Slovenia are home to the unique Marble Trout – a beautiful species growing to double figures, record Soca grayling, and brown, brook and rainbow trout. Top class accomodation, food and wine. Flights from Gatwick. 5 full days hosted fishing. Cost £1220.00 Contact Howard Taylor at howard@upstreamdryfly.com for more details and booking information.
October
FRIDAY 5TH OCTOBER - UPSTREAMDRYFLY AND PSI PRESENT:
A chalkstream fly fishing weekend with:
- Howard Croston. Hardy / Greys Head of Product Development and England Team fly fishing International.
- Paul Procter. Renowned Fly Fishing Writer, AAPGAI instructor and river trout enthusiast.
- Howard Taylor. Chalkstream guide and instructor.
Evening dinner in The Mayfly Mess private dining room – with guest speaker Howard Croston from Hardy / Greys – Modern fly rod development.
Bed and breakfast at the Peat Spade Inn.
Saturday 6th
Following breakfast…..
A full day trout fishing on the famous River Test.
The day will include:
- Exclusive use of all 8 beats of the River Test at Compton.
- A casting demonstration by Howard Croston.
- The opportunity to fish with some of the latest Hardy / Greys tackle.
- One-to-one chalkstream coaching from Howard, Paul and Howard throughout the day.
Followed by a three course evening dinner in The Mayfly Mess private dining room. Dinner is followed by a presentation by Paul Procter - Chalkstreams – fly fishing for trout.
Sunday 7th October
Following breakfast….
A full day trout fishing on the River's Test and Dever on a nearby private estate.
The day will include:
- Exclusive use of beats.
- One-to-one chalkstream coaching from Howard, Paul and Howard throughout the day.
- Chalkstream entomology
- Chalkstream dryfly and nymphing techniques
- From 'Stream to Vice' – Paul Procter's bankside fly dressing to match the hatch.
Rates: for 2 days guided fishing, 2 nights B&B, 2 evening dinners, lunch hampers and refreshments on the river. £820 pp. Limited places available.
All tackle and EA rod licences included if required.
November
SUNDAY 11TH NOVEMBER
One day Grayling Course – Upstreamdryfly presents - Grayling fishing on the Rivers Test and Dever with professional fly fishing instructors.
The day will include:
- Setting up terminal tackle
- Entomology made easy
- Effective use of shrimp and Killer Bug – including Czech and New Zealand styles.
- Pin-pointing the 'take'
- Effective casting and casts for river and stream fishing
- Judging depth and speed
- Inducing the 'take'
Rates: £160 / rod. All tackle and EA rod licence included if required.
Followed by dinner with Howard and the instructors at the Peat Spade Inn (not included).
2008
February
16TH AND 17TH FEBRUARY UPSTREAMDRYFLY PRESENT:
The 'Lady of the Stream' - A weekend on the River Test dedicated to the grayling.
A chance to really understand this graceful but mysterious game fish in relaxed surroundings with renowned grayling enthusiast and fly fishing writer Paul Procter and chalkstream guide and instructor Howard Taylor.
Sat 16th Feb, 6pm
Introductions (and a beer) at the Peat Spade Inn bar. 7pm - 'Grayling Fishers Dinner' three superb courses in the Mayfly Mess private dining room with Paul and Howard. After dinner presentation and slide show by Paul Procter on 'Grayling through the Year,' detailing their environment, feeding habits, flies and the various fly fishing techniques. Informal Q&A session. Bed and breakfast at The Peat Spade Inn, Longstock and The Greyhound, Stockbridge. All transport arranged.
Sun 17th Feb, 9am
Coffee at Peat Spade Inn. A days grayling fishing on six exclusive beats of the River Test and Dever at Newton Stacey Estate with Paul Procter, Howard Taylor and Brett O'Connor. The day will include, the superb Peat Spade Inn lunch hampers, one-to-one fishing with professional instructors Paul, Howard and Brett, as well as any specific questions you may have, we will cover the following:
- Setting up terminal tackle
- Effective casting and casts
- Entomology made easy
- From stream to vice – bank-side fly dressing to 'match the hatch'.
- Dry fly vs. nymph
- Effective use of the shrimp & Killer Bug
- judging depth & speed
- Pin-pointing the “take”
- Inducing a take
- Alternative methods; New Zealand style, Czech nymphing, droppers.
Book now, cost £260 per person, Dinner, B&B and fishing inclusive. Wine, bar and gratuities not included. Limited to 12 persons. Tackle and EA rod licences included if required.
April
2nd week of April
UPSTREAMDRYFLY PRESENTS:
Casa Batida, Cuba – saltwater fly fishing trip
Casa Batida fishing club is situated on the island of Cayo Largo about ½ an hour flight south west of Havana. The club has exclusive fishing rights on the Cayo Largo Natural Reserve - 240 square Km of saltwater fly fishing habitat protected for it's unique flora and fauna. The Canarreos Archipelago consists of 350 small islands, keys, flats and channels offering world class fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, jacks, barracuda and many other saltwater quarry species.
Cayo Largo is famous for its fine grained white sandy beaches. The hotel is very comfortable with several restaurants and bars to choose from.
I have saltwater fly fished all over the world and I consider Cayo Largo to be among the best destinations – I have fished here many times. I also consider April to be the prime time and I have been on the waiting list for an April slot for three years. This February I set up a collaboration with the fishing club and Hardy / Greys so Casa Batida now have the latest Hardy / Grey saltwater tackle for guests to use.
Expect to catch several bonefish per day – I had a very memorable day this year where I jumped 9 tarpon and boated only two!
Rates: Approx. £2300 / angler based on two sharing a skiff and guide. All inclusive food and drinks in hotel. Two nights in Old Havana in a 5 star hotel. Internal flights included. International flights not included.
For more information please contact Howard Taylor on howard@upstreamdryfly.com and see photos and journal from previous trips at www.upstreamdryfly.com
May
The Ladies Fly Fishing Day 18-20th
Come along to our private estate lake in the beautiful River Test valley and learn this most graceful and relaxing sport.
Let one of our professional instructors take you through the basics of fly fishing in a relaxed and informal atmosphere well away from the crowds.
Use our top quality Hardy and Greys fishing tackle and surprise yourself at how easy fly fishing is to take up and enjoy.
9.00 am – Meet your instructors and fellow pupils over a coffee at The Peat Spade.
9.30 am – Drive to the lake (10 minutes away)
9.45 am – 3.30pm (lakeside snacks included)
• Get the feel of the rods and reels.
• Go through the basic casts with an instructor.
• Learn how to ‘match the hatch’ with some entomology.
• How to hook, play and land your first trout.
• Pack a trout or two to take home.
4pm – Return to The Peat Spade for Sunday Lunch (optional – booking Advisable).
Book now, cost £155 per person. Including all instruction, tackle and EA rod licences. Sunday lunch not included. 
