Mon May 14 11:42:28 BST 2012 
The month of May is a highlight in the Fly fisher’s calendar as waterborne flies start to emerge in ever increasing numbers. The Mayfly (Ephemera Vulgata & Danica) puts in an appearance any time from mid May to mid June and we enter a period classed as “the cream of fly fishing time”. The price of Day Tickets on the prime...
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Fri Apr 13 14:16:18 BST 2012 
Snow and then rain have helped to boost water levels in both the rivers and lake here in the Peak District. The Wye was looking good yesterday when I was with a client at Monsal Dale although there was just a tinge of colour which slowed down the Olive hatch meaning we fished nymphs more than we would have liked. Let's hope...
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Thu Apr 05 21:08:48 BST 2012 
I cannot remember the last time I had a days fishing with a Klinkhammer and didn't have a fish rise to my fly. This revolutionary fly was invented by Hans van Klinken in 1984. Hanns was fishing the Glomma river in Norway, chasing the huge Graying that the river is renowned for. Hans was trying to imitate the shape of the Caddis which he had...
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Fri Mar 02 09:47:34 GMT 2012 
Leap Year Day saw me looking over the wall at Ladybower Fishery which opens this weekend - members only on the 1st and 2nd March and the general Fishing Public on the 3rd. March. Traditionally an early opening water this year finds it full again after a very low water period last year although the lack of recent rains even here in the...
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Wed Feb 29 11:19:37 GMT 2012 
Ladybower reservoir, in the heart of the Peak District Natioanl Park is one of the most stunning fly fishing venues in the UK. Built in the late 1930's by flooding the villages of Ashopton and Derwent, Ladybower's water is supplied by the rivers Derwent and Ashopton which flow in to the reservoir. Opening day for fly fishing is the 1st...
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Wed Feb 08 11:54:24 GMT 2012 
Of all the places to fish, the river will always be closest to many anglers’ hearts. Whilst on the still water or pond one can catch the same fish all year, on the river who knows what monster has slipped upstream during the recent high water! The Derbyshire Derwent flows for half of its 66 mile course through the...
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Mon Feb 06 11:44:30 GMT 2012 
Bright sunshine today saw me on the banks of the river Derwent talking to a friend who fishes there. It was great to see some water in the river again after the extreme low levels of 2011, even if it is still only about normal summer level. I am hoping for some decent rains this month - 'February Filldyke' as an old...
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Wed Jan 25 09:56:07 GMT 2012 
The popular fly fishing school, Peaks Fly Fishing, has announced that they will award one lucky person a free fly fishing course in the second most visited national park, The Peak District. The competition is now open. The Peak District, Derbyshire, 24th January, 2012: The second most visited national park in the world, The Peak...
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Mon Jan 16 12:15:41 GMT 2012 
David Johnson runs Peaks Fly Fishing, a fly fishing school operating in and around the Peak District. Peaks Fly Fishing is unique as it owns the fishing rights on a small private stretch of the river Derwent where customers can learn the art of fly fishing with the river all to themselves. David has 25 years experience fishing the streams and...
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Mon Sep 12 10:37:12 BST 2011 |
Wet and dry fly fishing opened Sunday 4th September at the new fishing lake at Peak District Spa. Excavation of the lake and the installation of the pond liner was completed last autumn with aquatic plants and fish allowed to settle in over the summer. About an acre in size, the lake is ideal for beginners learning to cast - or more...
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Mon Aug 15 11:12:59 BST 2011 |
July has been just as dry as the preceding months, with fishing getting harder and harder during the day on all the waters. Fly hatches are sparse until the evenings but a sedge fished on the surface has picked off fish on the Wye and Press manor for various clients during the month. Montana nymph is a favourite with...
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Tue Jul 12 10:23:36 BST 2011 
Last time I raised hopes by mentioning the immanent Mayfly hatch. Well, sadly this was a bit of a 'damp squib' this year pretty well throughout the Derbyshire area. Most of the waters saw only sporadic hatches and these only lasted about a week or so. Probably low water conditions have had a part to play in this...
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Tue May 24 13:19:41 BST 2011 
I have recently been to visit a newly available stretch of the Dove near Hartington. This is the Beresford Dale beat which has on its banks the historic Walton/Cotton stone built fishing hut often referred to as the 'Temple'. It is certainly unique as fishing rooms go and quite something to see. The water is...
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Mon May 23 09:58:18 BST 2011 
The first two weeks in May have seen me both on the local stillwaters and the rivers again with visits to the Wye at Rowsley and Monsal Dale. With the water levels very low and the weather patterns somewhat strange for this time of year, fishing is a little patchy at times but all my clients have caught fish. Fly...
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Tue May 03 13:51:11 BST 2011 
April has seen me spending some time on the river Wye, both at Monsal Dale as well as lower down on the Peacock at Rowsley water. As is normal for this time of year the main activity was around lunchtime with fish rising to sporadic hatches of small olives, with sport easing off by around 3.30pm meaning a relatively short...
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Mon Mar 21 11:55:26 GMT 2011 
A bright sunny start to the season at Carsington saw every boat out on the water early. There was a cold wind coming off the dam wall and this coupled with the bright sun will probably keep the fish fairly near the bottom in the shallower parts of the reservoir which is pretty normal on this water. A number of...
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Mon Mar 21 11:44:17 GMT 2011 
The 18th March sees the river fly fishing season open on many waters, although some prefer to start a little later at the beginning of April. I drove up to Buxton today passing along the river Wye in the process. There was a good number of rods out for their first cast of the season in absolutely glorious sunny weather, even...
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Thu Feb 24 14:09:51 GMT 2011 
Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District under new management! A report from Peak District Online Fishing Expert – Philip White Ladybower Reservoir is opening for fishing under new Management on Tuesday 1st March 2011. I spoke to David Smith today and he tells me he is working hard to get...
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Tue Feb 22 15:44:21 GMT 2011 
Another week that has started with foul weather affecting the rivers and any sensible chances of fly fishing. Still that does not mean there is nothing to do. Will be giving a talk and fly tying demo to Derby County Angling Club tonight. This is one of the strongest Fishing clubs around and it has a wealth of...
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Tue Feb 22 11:02:21 GMT 2011 
Philip White APGAI - Your UK Fly Fishing Guide and Instructor at Peak District Fly Fishing. I am a member of the Game Angling Instructors Association (GAIA) and hold the Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructor (APGAI) qualification in all three disciplines, namely Trout and Seatrout(single handed casting), Salmon (double...
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Wed Feb 16 07:35:58 GMT 2011 
Crocus and Snowdrops are blooming in my front garden, a timely reminder that spring is just around the corner, even if more snow is ‘promised’ for the next few days. This tells me that I must get on with two things immediately. The first is to plan at least one trip after the ‘lady of the stream’, the grayling, before...
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