Chalkstream Fly Fishing on The River Kennet 2022

[@lorenzodonatini4783]

Tra tutti i video che circolano sul web devo dire che questo è uno dei piu belli ..... complimenti per i pesci presi , e per un catch & Release perfetto . Gran bella lezione di pesca 🎣👍👏👏👏

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thanks for the comment!

[@guidotesi9928]

It's always beautiful looking at you fishing in rivers like that! You are very lucky living near places like that. You are a very talented fisherman. ❤️👍

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Hi Guido, thank you for your kind comments, and yes, I am very lucky to live here on the Chalkstreams.

[@johnconklin5180]

Love the England chalk streams. I’m from the states but have fished three different times on the Test and Bourne (read Where the Bright Eaters Meet). Some of the most challenging fishing I have done. Love the Mayflies and the wild browns and grayling. Wonderful memories for sure. Thank you for the video.

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Hi John, thank you for your comment and I am glad you enjoyed it as much as we do! 😄

[@johnconklin5180]

I will be looking for your videos

[@joncampbell3641]

Lovely. Just my kind of fishing. I’m lucky enough to be a member at Driffield, and fish several,other chalk streams. It’s a wonderful privilege.

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thank you for the comment Jon, it’s is indeed a wonderful privilege... I have never fished Driffield, but it is high on my list! 😄

[@joncampbell3641]

@@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing I’m sure that could be arranged ….

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Wow! That would be amazing! 😄

[@joncampbell3641]

@@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing - left my details on your web chat !

[@waikarimoana]

Great video, nice footage and beautiful water, fishing is good too, thumbs up from New Zealand Trout boys,, Tony.

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thanks Tony as always! 😄

[@TheChrisfleury1]

Love it! Hope you visit TX one day have the pleasure of meeting you. Your videos are the best on youtube.

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Glad you enjoyed and thank you for your kind comment! 😀

[@anthonycorboy5122]

Nice casting.

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it..

[@mareusappare]

Glad you enjoyed catching one of my rainbows at the end Pete, shame you were fishing on the wrong side of the river 😉

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thanks Sam! It fought like hell! 🤣

[@DaiHGowerWales]

Thats a loud reel Mr Mc are you sure the ratched noise on the old girl doesn't spook fish. Didn't seem to. Beautiful big fish. Is that Dayticket water. Looks very manicured.

[@tonyfranks9551]

Magic.

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thank you for the comment!

[@kennethmidwinter982]

Hi, can you give us a detailed explanation of your tackle please.

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Hi! A Hardy Ultralite LL 9’9” 3#, old 1980’s Hardy Marquis, Rio Perception 3# line, 12’ tapered leader tapered to 6X and pheasant tail nymph…

[@canadiangemstones7636]

What’s a day cost, and how far in advance does one have to book?

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Hi there, I am afraid this particular stretch is a private syndicate, but we do have other beats on the Kennet.. we normally start booking it in November / December…

[@guidotesi9928]

Despite the dryness all over Europe, there is a lot of water down there, because of the nature of the river, I suppose; Could you tell me if am I right or wrong? Thanks 👋

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Yes, you are absolutely right. The Chalkstreams are a rare phenomenon. The water you see fell as rain some three to four months ago, percolates through the chalk structure and the collects in aquifers underground. It then bubbles up as springs which give these rivers a constant flow and temperature making them an extraordinary habitat for aquatic life and fish. Then there is the scientific approach to weed cutting. For the last 150 years the river keepers have tended to their beats and get in the river once a month and cut the weed by hand. Where, how and how much they cut determines the course of the river along with how much water can be held back. In a low water year like this they do not cut as much which holds the levels. For them it’s about maintaining the quality of habitat for the fish.

[@Tjk186]

Great video Peter... a lovely location...thanks for sharing...may I ask if were you using a double taper or weight forward 3 or 4wt floating line please? thank you..your 9'9" 3wt Hardy LL rod / it's action seemed to work well with light tippets for both dry flies and nymphs to land some very nice fish

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Thanks for the comment, I use a WF 3 Rio Perception on that rod and goes beautifully… have a quick look at the review I did of that rod kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4XYfmaia716qLs , it really is a joy….

[@gerryquigley5030]

Wonderful video, I am very glad to have found your channel and website. Would you allow a Yank to cross the pond and be welcomed to fish a Chalkstream?

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Hi Gerry! Of course! We would love to show you the Chalkstreams! Just drop an email to [e-mail] and we can sort you out….

[@Juliandell]

Hi Peter, Cool Lanyard, what make is that? Julian

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Hi Julian! Do you mean the Y-yoke I put in my pack? It’s a an old British Army webbing yoke….

[@Juliandell]

@@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing Yes just that. Looks great, love the little the open pockets, especially those around the back. Btw fishing the Kennet on Tuesday so thanks for the tips!

[@greggrimshaw982]

The Y-yoke looks much better than the single strap on the normal pack. I find the single strap flops around too much. Where can i get a y-yoke?

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

I found mine on EBay…

[@fieldsman3307]

As there are big trout in there may I ask what your leader/tippet was, thanks

[@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing]

Hi there, I was using a combination of 7X and 7X tippet depending on fly size…. 😄