Wilde Trout are delighted to be the exclusive fishing travel operators for this brand new Fishing TV production, The Trip. We invite eight guests to join us on adventures to some of the most famous fly fishing destinations anywhere in the world, each trip hosted by chef, author and passionate angler Valentine Warner, and each one built around brilliant fly fishing, exceptional food and the friendships that only a few days beside the water can create.
The first episode takes Valentine Warner and his guests to the Wilderness, our private beat on the River Kennet, for two nights in a luxury country hotel and a full day's fly fishing on one of the most exclusive stretches of chalkstream in England. From there, The Trip heads further afield, with the second episode taking guests to Austria for a very different flavour of fly fishing, swapping the gentle glides of the Kennet for dramatic Alpine rivers and streams.
The second episode of The Trip takes Valentine Warner and his guests to Mittersill in Austria’s Salzburger Land, to the private fishing grounds of the 4 star Hotel Bräurup, part of Austria’s largest private fishing estate. Guests arrive on Friday, settle in over welcome drinks, and share a relaxed first dinner at the hotel before two full days on the water.
Saturday brings a full day’s guided fly fishing at the Finkausee, a glacier fed mountain lake tucked into the Wilder Gerlos valley, with a riverside lunch taken right at the water’s edge and easy conversation with local guides as the day unfolds. Sunday moves to the Krimmler Ache, Austria’s largest private fishing water, where two contrasting stretches meet above and below the falls: a gentler meadow river above, and bigger, characterful pools below. Lunch is taken at the historic Krimmler Tauernhaus, followed by an afternoon spent with local personalities, including a cooking session with Toni, chef at Restaurant Sunnseit in Mittersill, known for his regional, seasonal cooking with organic ingredients and fresh smoked fish from his own spring water pond.
Guests stay throughout at the family run Hotel Bräurup, a warm, characterful base with its own brewery, wellness facilities and a fishing store on site. Local guides handle every detail of the fishing itself, from licences to technique, so guests can simply fish.
As with every episode of The Trip, guests are part of the production itself, fishing, filming and sharing the experience alongside Valentine Warner as the series comes together around them. From glacial lake to alpine river, and from riverside lunches to a shared table with a local chef, Mittersill is an extraordinary stage for this leg of the journey.
The Trip is a brand new series from Fishing TV, and this is your chance to be part of it. Join eight guests for two nights at a luxury country hotel, The Retreat at Elcott Park, and a full day exploring one of the most exclusive stretches of the River Kennet
The second episode of The Trip takes Valentine Warner and his guests to Mittersill in Austria's Salzburger Land, to the private fishing grounds of the 4 star Hotel Bräurup, part of Austria's largest private fishing estate. Guests arrive on Friday, settle in over welcome drinks, and share a relaxed first dinner at the hotel before two full days on the water.
The Trip is a brand new Fishing TV production combining private, exclusive fly fishing with fine hospitality. Small groups of guests join guided fly fishing trips to some of the world’s most celebrated destinations, hosted by chef, author and passionate angler Valentine Warner.
Valentine Warner hosts the first two episodes of The Trip: a private day’s fly fishing on the River Kennet at the Wilderness, and a weekend of alpine fly fishing in Austria.
Each episode of The Trip welcomes eight guests for a fully guided fly fishing experience.
Yes. As a guest on The Trip, you are part of the production itself, fishing, dining and appearing on screen alongside Valentine Warner as the series is filmed around you.
No prior fly fishing experience is needed. Expert guides accompany guests throughout every trip, tailoring the day to every ability, from complete beginners to experienced anglers seeking a technical challenge.
Guides and expert instruction are provided on every trip. For the Austria leg, guests are asked to bring their own fly fishing equipment where possible, with a limited range available to rent from the hotel.
Guided fly fishing, accommodation and hosted meals are included on every trip. Full inclusions vary by destination and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Episode one is filmed at the Wilderness, a private stretch of the River Kennet chalkstream in Berkshire, England. Episode two travels to Mittersill in Austria’s Salzburger Land, fly fishing the Finkausee and the Krimmler Ache.
Wilde Trout is the exclusive fly fishing travel operator for The Trip, coordinating the fishing, hospitality and logistics for every guest.
Wilde Trout does not arrange flights for guests. Airport transfers to and from the hotel are organised as part of each trip once travel details are confirmed.
Contact Wilde Trout directly to register your interest and check availability for upcoming episodes of The Trip.
