Latest News from the Devon School of Fly Fishing

We have been guiding anglers for bass fishing for a number of years now and know the best times to go to put you in the best chance of catching a fish. Fly fishing for bass is great fun and is something new for even the most seasoned angler to try.

We are happy to supply you with all the gear that you might need from Orvis but if you have a reservoir rod that will be just fine.

As wind can be an issue when fishing on the coast we advise that being able to double haul will make life easier for you but as long as you are able to cast 50ft of fly line you are in with a chance!

The cost of guided fly fishing for bass is £120 and is a 1/2 day please feel free to conatct us for more details or information.

The Devon School of Fly Fishing Guided Fly Fishing for Bass in Devon

We are pleased and proud to be running a number of courses on behalf of Orvis again in 2011.

There are 3 courses aimed at those looking for a pre season tune up, a beginners course and an introduction to river fly fishing.

Details are below and sign up with Judy Thornton at Orvis to secure a place.

Half Day Casting Tuition

One Day Beginners Course

One Day Improvers Course River Taw

As we enter the last month of the season we are looking forward to some great back end fly fishing in Devon. The rain has meant that the salmon are starting to enter the hotel beats which is great for the angler looking to try their luck.

Please contact us for details of guiding or tuition and we’d be happy to help!

Fly Fishing in Devon in September can be a great time to be on the water. The autumn salmon run will be under way and with low water for most of the season there are still plenty of fish looking to make the next stage of their journey. Trout fishing can be outstanding and with the evenings getting cooler the fish will feed throughout the day looking to pack on weight ahead of spawning.

For more details of guided fly fishing or fly fishing lessons please call or email

If you are coming down to join us for some fly fishing in Devon we are really pleased to be able to take you on to our new trout lake. It is the perfect venue for you to be able learn to fly fish and we have thrown in a few trout too just to make it interesting!

We run beginners fly fishing courses on 1/2 and full day options and being based at a fishing hotel we are ideally placed for all of your fly fishing adventures.

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Despite having miles of water for you to explore when you visit us at The Devon School of Fly Fishing we are always looking to offer something new and exciting for the fly fisher.

One option that has grown in popularity over the last few years is fly fishing for bass. Being located on the main road from Exeter to Barnstaple means that it is only a short drive from our base at the Fox and Hounds before you are casting your fly in salt water.

For more information please do not hesitate in contacting us for more information!

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Fly fishing in Devon is really starting to warm up and the fish are rising!

Mayfly are hatching and the fish are showing an interest in them which is great news for the fish but also us anglers as normally spooky, large trout throw off their inhibitions and hit a well presented pattern.

We are also starting to see sea trout on the hotel water which is great news for nocturnal anglers!

For the latest news on hatches please feel free to contact us.

Fly fishing in Devon with the Devon School of Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing in Devon has really got under way after the long cold winter so if you fancy learning how to get your fly to that rising fish or would like a fly fishing guide we are able to help!

If you are new to fly fishing join us and learn the art of casting a fly to a trout. We are able to offer fly fishing tuition to all levels from newcomers to the very experienced.

The Devon School of Fly Fishing operates on over 7 miles of the river Taw and some of it’s tributaries. Your guide has an intimate knowledge of the water and what is going on taking the guess work out of your day. Being based at the Fox and Hounds means we are able to offer accommodation and fishing in a beautiful setting.

Despite cooler conditions than we hoped for at the start of the season fish have been caught, some on dries. Opening day saw Mo Graham return a 14 inch brown caught on a pheasant tailed nymph.

Salmon have been caught further downstream and despite the most recent spate none have been seen on the hotel waters as yet but they shouldn’t be far away.

The April edition of Trout and Salmon has an article by Devon fly fishing legend Mike Weaver visited during the mayfly last year. The highlight for me was the two of us both playing 12inch plus fish at the same time just a few feet apart!

A regular to our fishing school, Ian, had the first fish from one of our new beats and we hope there will be a lot more to come!

Ian with a nice brown from one of our new beats!

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The fly fishing season in Devon is just around the corner now and it won’t be long until you are on the water casting to gently sipping trout!

The Devon School of Fly Fishing is able to provide fly fishing lessons, tuition as well as a fly fishing guide to show you the water.

Our guides are on the river all of the time and so are in touch with what is going on down to the timings of hatches and having the appropriate flies.

Tuition and guiding is available from £150 a day for one person which includes all fishing permits and loan of any gear and access to private water. Being located at a fishing hotel means it is simply a case of walking down to the river having had a good nights rest and some excellent food!

Contact us for more details

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