Hi, I am new to small stream fly fishing, well to be exact I haven't done any yet.

I have fished still waters a bit over the last couple of years and always head for the ones with overhanging trees and bushes were I can do some stalking, rather than just standing there flogging the water.

So, I have decided to try small river and stream fly fishing, it really appeals to me.
I have bought a 7ft rod a reel and other bits to get me started, but I don't know where I can go locally to fish, I live a few miles from Ambergate, Derbyshire.

Does anyone Know where I can go that is fairly local and relatively cheap so I can practice, then when I know what I am doing I will pay for better fishing.
Regards John

Well.......... I thought someone might reply, there must be at least one person who fly fishes the Amber or the Derwent at Ambergate, I know the rivers are there, but I would like to know if they are any good for Trout or Grayling.
John

Hi John,
How about this Trent Rivers Trust - Peak Passport
Sorry can't be of any more help as i guide in Devon, but we have the same scheme here and it does give some good access to streams.
Cheers
Richard

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Thanks for that Richard it looks very good, we go to North Deven on holiday some times near Barnstaple, does the scheme run in that area.
john

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there you go matey
cheers
Richard

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Hi John have a look through this lot you may find something here . Noel

I did a lot of my early dry fly fishing on the Amber but I don't know if you can get on there for free. There is club water on the Derwent: Matlock, DRAC, DCAC. DCAC has waters all over the county but again it isn't free.

Day tickets can be had for the Derbyshire Wye from the Peacock at Rowsley. Nearer to Ambergate you could try the Derwent Hotel at Whatstandwell.

If you call in the Fly Fishing Shop in Bakewell sometime and speak to Peter there, he will very likely be able to help you with advice and locations.

richard

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