WE are pleased to announce the launch of the unique TYNE FISHING EXPERIENCE incorporating 3 days fishing for salmon and sea trout in stunning surrounds on private premier beats on the NORTH and SOUTH TYNES.

Our 3 day breaks comprise of one day on the Lambley Estate water on the South Tyne which is ¾ mile of double bank fishing and includes the famous Birkett’s and Madam’s pools close to your 4 Star accommodation all on this historic site. One day on the Chesters Fishings on the North Tyne a top double bank beat next to the Roman Baths enjoying fishing Upper Island and Boat pool amongst others on this 2 mile stretch, and one day at Haughton Castle a 2 mile single bank beat in an out standing setting which includes the Long Rack pool and Westerhall.

All the beats have excellent fly water and are comfortable 4 rod beats.

Accommodation

You will stay in our beautiful 4* Riverside Cottages on Lambley Estate. Services of a ghillie will be available on all 4 beats.

Package ‘A’ 3 nights dinner, bed, and breakfast including fishing and ghillie, £525 per person.

Package ‘B’ 3 nights bed and breakfast including fishing and ghillie, £425 per person.

Last few places left now £75 reduction.


For further information please call Jim on 07967 274268 or Aidan on 07753 729192



http://www.tynesalmonfishing.com

Sorry to divert the thread, but I am curious to know whether that is Bill Currie in the photograph?

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Avoid any spey casting instructor who can't spey cast 35 yards of sinking fly line with a 15ft rod.

Yes, its Bill. He fishes this lovely beat with me at least once a year (my photo). On his last visit he hooked a fish after five minutes of arriving. We asked him what took him so long. ;-)

The Lambley beat is one of my South Tyne favourites and, very unusually for the Tyne system, double bank and totally private.

Bill has just returned from his week on the Dee and is fit and well even after two very nasty strokes. His brain 'is bust' as he says but he can still fish! Though Bill's very-short term memory is poor he can remember fish he caught 50 years ago!

The cottages are really first class (most rooms are en-suite) with a newly opened spa and games room. I wholeheartedly recommend a visit at any time of the year. A 4lb brownie was caught there last year too. Aidan Pollard and owner Jim Slasor are running this interesting trip which combines both the North Tyne and the South.

Colin.

I don't suppose he caught the fish on a Frances? I know he used to have a love of them in red and black, often very "lucky" with them, but they do nothing for me.

Just two heart attacks? I had thought it was two since he moved from Lilliesleaf. Always glad to hear that he is still with us, though with his legacy of writing we will never loose his spirit and enthusiasm for the sport.

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Avoid any spey casting instructor who can't spey cast 35 yards of sinking fly line with a 15ft rod.

Bill likes his Currie's shrimp! I haven't seen him use the Frances in the UK but the red & black versions account for the majority of all fish caught in Iceland. I've never used it over here (apart from the odd cast) but do know others who have used it on the Tyne with success. In the clear water of Iceland you can see the curiosity and interest this fly creates amongst the fish.

Last year in Iceland, Richard Hewitt (admin) was standing dowstream watching my fly as it came amongst a small shoal of fish and shouted to me when I'd had a take. I had know idea - as I'd felt nothing! This fish ran 300 yards back down to the sea with me attempting to follow it. It ended well - a very distant catch and release!

Colin.