Fishing articles

At the Devon School of Fly Fishing we are extremely proud of our team of guides and the service they can provide you when out on the River Taw.

The Taw, Tamar, Torridge, Exe, Plym and Dart along with their tributaries all enjoy runs of salmon. There is nothing more exciting than catching a Westcountry salmon.

I feel lucky to live in Devon and as a fly fisherman I am spoilt with choices available which allow me to fly fish for trout, sea trout and salmon all within a few minutes drive.

We are proud of the facilities that our fly fishing school is able to offer.

People are now realising the value of using a fly fishing guide for the day. At the Devon School of Fly Fishing we ensure that our guides are on the water all of the time so that they are in “tune” with what is going on and the mood of the river.

If you are on a river fly fishing in Devon it means that you will probably be fishing for wild brown trout. This is certainly the case on the River Taw where no stocking of fish takes place.

We are often asked by our guests what sort of tackle do they need to bring when they come down to fish with us.

Devon can boast a good pedigree when it comes to the variety of fly fishing rivers that it can offer

The River Taw, along with the other major rivers of the Westcountry such as the Tamar, Torridge and Exe, is one of the great spots to fly fish for wild brown trout, sea trout and also salmon