Welcome to the English chalkstreams — the birthplace of fly fishing itself. With legendary rivers like the Test, Itchen, and Avon, immortalised by angling pioneers such as Izaak Walton, F.M. Halford, and Harry Plunket-Greene, these crystal-clear waters have inspired generations of fly fishers. To stand in a chalkstream is to wade into history — a living tradition that shaped the art of dry fly fishing as we know it today.
There are just over 200 chalkstreams in the world, and remarkably, around 85% flow through the English countryside. From the manicured private beats of the Test to the wilder, little-known stretches of Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Dorset, every chalkstream offers its own unique character, challenges, and charm. Their spring-fed waters run cold and clear, filtered through layers of ancient chalk, creating the perfect habitat for aquatic insects and wild brown trout.
To fish a chalkstream is to experience fly fishing in its purest form. Every cast demands thought and observation — reading the water, matching the hatch, and presenting a fly with delicate precision. Yet beyond the technical challenge lies something deeper: a connection to nature, tranquillity, and tradition that is completely bespoke to the chalkstreams. Whether you’re a seasoned fly angler returning to the Test or a newcomer seeking your first taste of chalkstream magic, these rivers promise an unforgettable experience.
Make a good cast into a great one with our fully qualified fishing guides and bring along a friendly and knowledgeable fishing companion who will provide all the tips, tricks and tools for a once in a lifetime chalkstream fly fishing adventure!
We come fully equipped with all the tackle, equipment and flies required for your day, plus we provide local transportation if you wish, and for lunch we will bring the picnic or, if you prefer, we can take you to the local pub. We are really getting quite good at the latter!
Charter the chalkstreams in style and come equipped with our top of the line tackle outfits. Simply pick one of our bespoke chalkstream tackle packs; the Halford, the Walton, or the Greene, and let us do the rest!
We provide all the tackle, equipment and seasonal flies required for your trip, so if you are travelling from afar your tackle pack will be delivered direct to your local fishing accommodation, ready for when you arrive and complete with everything you need to get fishing on the chalkstreams. If you prefer, we can meet you beside the river with a flask of tea and coffee!
Make a good cast into a great one with our fully qualified fishing guides and bring along a friendly and knowledgeable fishing companion who will provide all the tips, tricks and tools for a once in a lifetime chalkstream fly fishing adventure!
We come fully equipped with all the tackle, equipment and flies required for your day, plus we provide local transportation if you wish, and for lunch we will bring the picnic or, if you prefer, we can take you to the local pub. We are really getting quite good at the latter!
We specalise in crafting the finest chalk stream fly fishing escapes in the United Kingdom. Whether you are jetting in by air, sea, road or rail, let us take the scarf from your shoulders and I promise you will be sipping a whiskey on the rocks, swaying to the gentle burble of a chalkstream in plenty of time for the evening rise. Welcome to your fly fishing maître d’, The Concierge.
