Rutland Water is the second largest reservoir in England and quite a daunting prospect for the visiting fly-fisher because of its sheer size. Filled with Trout, Zander and Pike, it offers great fly-fishing if you know when and where to go. We use local guide, Al Owen, whose years on the lake and almost constant presence on the water make him the go-to guy for where an how to fish. We target the overwintered large, naturalised Rainbows and Browns when they first come up in the water as a result of the prolific large buzzer hatches in late March, April and May. May and June see occasional Olive and Damsel hatches as well. As the water heats up in June, July and August, fishing becomes more difficult and the aerators are regularly targeted. Good fish can still be caught in the shallows, but only in the early morning or late evening. Back end, the fishing can be excellent in September, October and November as the fish pile on weight for winter by fry-feeding.
Fishing is mostly from a drifting boat skilfully piloted by Al, Gary or Alex

Grafham Water is a very large reservoir in Cambridgeshire and quite a daunting prospect for the visiting fly-fisher because of its sheer size. Filled with trout, zander and pike, it offers great fly-fishing if you know when and where to go. We use local guide Al Owen, whose years on the lake and almost constant presence on the water make him the go-to guy for where an how to fish. We target the overwintered larget, naturalised rainbows and browns when they first come up in the water as a result of the prolific large buzzer hatches in late March, April and May. May and June see occasional Olive and Damsel hatches as well. As the water heats u in June, July and August, fishing becomes more difficult and the aerators are regularly targeted. Good fish can still be caught in the shallows, but only in early morning or late evening. Back end, the fishing can be excellent in September, October and November as the fish pile on  weight for winter by fry-feeding and uniquely (thank goodness) gorging on large Killer Shrimp. The large #8 hares ear shrimp is a must have fly pattern here.

A charming, managabley small old Victorian reservoir with some very big Trout. It has the hatches of large buzzer in March, April, May and a great damsel hatch in late May, June, like Eyebrook, but also a very good sedge hatch from May onward, mostly in the evening. Like Eyebrook, it often sees fish feeding on the surface and anglers can do well with dries.

In our experience, one of the best times to go to Cuba is February and March. We have no specific plans/trips organised for next February, but are happy to take bookings if there is sufficient demand.
The lifting of the American embargo has caused prices rise dramatically, but the Bone Tarpon, Permit, Snook, Jack, Baracuda and Snapper fishing is as good as ever.
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We are taking bookings for a party of 6 to go to a private island 120 miles south of Cancum. Fly-fishing Esprites Santo Bay for Bone Fish, Permit and Tarpon in February 2019. An estimated budget (this will change closer to the time), for all inclusive of £5000 + tips (+/- £800) for 7 nights, and 6 days fishing, based on a Saturday transfer only. The cost includes transfer flights, but NOT flights to Mexico, Cancum.