At the Peat Spade Inn Evening of Saturday February 12th and all day Sunday February 13th 2011 A weekend on the river Test dedicated to the grayling with Paul Procter and Howard Taylor.
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 12th Feb, 6pm - Introductions (and a beer) at the Peat Spade Inn bar. 7pm - 'Grayling Fishers Dinner' 3 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 Three Cups Inn, Stockbridge. All transport arranged.
Sun 13th Feb, 9am - Coffee at Peat Spade Inn. A full day's grayling fishing on six exclusive beats of the River Test and Dever on a private Hampshire estate with Paul Procter, Howard Taylor and Brett O'Connor. The day will include a light riverside luncheon, 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 cast • 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. • Locating grayling and river craft • Drag free presentation techniques
Cost £285 + VAT per person, Dinner, B&B and fishing inclusive. Evening drinks not included. Limited to 12 persons. Tackle and EA rod licences included if required. This event has gained popularity over the past few years, so we urge you to contact either of us for further details as numbers are limited.
howard@upstreamdryfly.com
Tel: 01425 403 209
Mob: 0774 883 2968
paulprocter@btinternet.com
Tel: 01229 580190
Mob: 0786 665 4091