Rutland Water Fly Fishing - Day Trips
Rutland Water Fly Fishing - Day Trips
Rutland Water Fly Fishing - Day Trips
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Fly Fishing on Rutland Water. Learn to fly fish. Tuition, guided fly fishing, fishing trips, groups, corporate team events, gift vouchers. Probably the best stillwater trout fishing in the UK.
Oakham, Rutland, England
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Scott K
24 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
Spent two afternoons on guided fly fishing tours on Rutland Water with one of Rob's guides. We had one experienced fisherman and one complete novice, and both were well accommodated. Provided guide was most excellent and really kept us in the best spots for near constant fishing action for the vast majority of both days. Trout caught were both numerous and fairly sizeable, really an excellent fly fishing experience and highly recommended.
Written May 24, 2014
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Turrill
4 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
I was completely new to fly fishing but always wanted to learn and when I found details of the course online and living near Rutland Water I couldn't not give it a go.
Rob is a man with a passion, with loads of experience and with superb, patient tutoring skills, so that as soon as you get there and meet him, you just know that you are going to have a great day. After about an hour of 'classroom' teaching, we moved outside & Rob took us through the basics of casting. I do a lot of coarse fishing & fly casting is a completely different skill but Rob soon had me thinking I might just be able to manage.
After a delicious home made quiche for lunch, we headed out to the boat. The weather wasn't the best but by keeping moving and knowing where the fish should be Rob found them for us and despite my lack of casting skills I soon had two beautiful trout on board.
By the end of the day, with Roy's continuous help and advice, I felt that I was beginning to get the hang of it. I was hooked. Literally. My boat mate's cast was caught by a gust of wind and I found myself with a pierced right ear! Despite this, which was very quickly dealt with, I can honestly say that I had one of the best day's fishing in 45 years of hunting the little blighters and would unreservedly recommend Rob's course to anyone looking to try fly fishing.
Rob is a man with a passion, with loads of experience and with superb, patient tutoring skills, so that as soon as you get there and meet him, you just know that you are going to have a great day. After about an hour of 'classroom' teaching, we moved outside & Rob took us through the basics of casting. I do a lot of coarse fishing & fly casting is a completely different skill but Rob soon had me thinking I might just be able to manage.
After a delicious home made quiche for lunch, we headed out to the boat. The weather wasn't the best but by keeping moving and knowing where the fish should be Rob found them for us and despite my lack of casting skills I soon had two beautiful trout on board.
By the end of the day, with Roy's continuous help and advice, I felt that I was beginning to get the hang of it. I was hooked. Literally. My boat mate's cast was caught by a gust of wind and I found myself with a pierced right ear! Despite this, which was very quickly dealt with, I can honestly say that I had one of the best day's fishing in 45 years of hunting the little blighters and would unreservedly recommend Rob's course to anyone looking to try fly fishing.
Written May 5, 2017
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Well thank you so much for that fantastic review. It's always an 'adventure' when we go out on the lake, even a pierced ear wouldn't diminish the great experience. It was a pleasure to meet you and to introduce you to fly fishing...there's no going back now! Thanks again.
Written May 6, 2017
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JonKingsLynn
Kings Lynn71 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
I've just got home from a day spent learning to fly fish. Rob is an excellent teacher and host and made for a most enjoyable day. You start off with a bit of theory in Robs fishing hut, this was very interesting and informative, but also done in a relaxed, friendly, easy going manner. You then practice casting on the grass, this takes some practice and you have to concentrate to learn the 'knack'. Afterwards we went to a spot on Rutland water to catch the fish, unfortunately this time none of the group caught anything but Rob did say it would be tough going. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the great company spent in a superb location. Thanks Rob, hope to see you again soon.
Written November 1, 2014
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Many thanks for such a great review. We're so glad that you enjoyed the day. this was a half day introduction to fly fishing with a super group if people. We had 1 near miss when a big trout launched itself to one the group's flies, but sadly it didn't connect, oh dear...that's fishing! Thanks again. The next step could be a 1:1 half day from a boat in the Spring, a good time to catch lots of trout here on Rutland Water. I hope that you're now hooked!
Written November 3, 2014
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Linfo2
Milton Keynes, UK59 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
My friend and I had a fantastic day on Rutland Water with Rob Waddington. Rob is an extremely cheerful character that above all else, wants you to catch fish. It was a very cold day but wrapped up appropriately, the fishing, the catching fish and the banter outweighed any feelings of the cold. We both caught fish, eight all together between 2 and 3 pounds, some of which Rob was good enough to gut and make table ready for us. All in all it was a really good day that we will without doubt repeat during the forthcoming warmer months. And for those that need to travel, Rob runs an idilic looking guest house right on the shores of Rutland Water and I suspect that his hosting skills match his guiding skills. A great guy. many thanks Rob.
Written March 30, 2014
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sandrasandrahal... s
Melton Mowbray, UK6 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
What a fantastic day we had with Rob teaching us to fly fish . There is alot to learn about fly fishing , we were complete beginers never picked up a fly rod in our lives but Rob soon showed us how to get to grips with it, and we cought our tea for the next few evenings .We will be booking again to further our fly fishing knowledge in due course . If you fancy having a go give Rob a call you will love it .
Sandra , Roy
Sandra , Roy
Written May 15, 2015
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latinbrother
London, UK10 contributions
I couldn't agree more with what others have posted. My wife and I are complete novices, but in one morning we caught so many fish it was getting embarrassing (for the other boats around!). We had to release a fair few. Rob is funny and a fountain of knowledge on fishing and life in general. We had a great day, I cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you Rob.
Written May 1, 2015
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David W
Lincoln, UK1 contribution
Oct 2014 • Solo
A brilliant mix of learning, fun and adventure! My first experience of fly fishing as a result of a gift voucher presented on my birthday. Although chosen for me, I couldn't have made a better choice myself. Rob is great fun, very knowledgeable and patient. A great day out and I was lucky enough to bag a 4lb Trout!
Written October 16, 2014
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willorouge
Leicester, UK6 contributions
Aug 2014 • Business
What a great day, 5 corporate guests a day on the Rutland water, expert tuition and host by Rob.
Would recommend to any outdoor type, almost sure to catch a fish and learn about the skills of fly fishing.
Would recommend to any outdoor type, almost sure to catch a fish and learn about the skills of fly fishing.
Written September 2, 2014
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Adrian H
Norwich, UK6 contributions
May 2014
This was my first proper attempt at fly fishing. The instruction was top notch. Rob was the perfect host. The experience was made by staying in the lodge prior to the day fishing. A hearty breakfast, relaxed but very informative briefing, lunch and then off on the lake. Rob is an informed and experienced guide to get to the best areas. Slept well that night. Faultless.
Written May 14, 2014
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Peter R
Leicester, UK1 contribution
Apr 2014 • Solo
A great first experience of fly fishing. The morning spent learning about the sport and how to cast was very interesting and taught really well by Rob. This was followed by an afternoon's fishing on the lake, catching some great trout in a superb location. Many thanks to Rob for a top day.
Written May 6, 2014
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Please send further details? I am overseas until August 14th then I would like to do some fly fishing (real beginner) and also need some B & B as I am looking to move to Oakham possibly, can you send me details please? I wont be into Oakham until approx. 16/17 and will stay for 2/4 days will confirm. Kind regards John Collins.
Written July 13, 2019
Hi, August 15th -19th is not a good time for B&B as it's the british bird fair, the busiest time of the year. No bnb no hotels etc..
However, check my own lakeside B&B thelodgebarnsdale. right on the water's edge and rutlandwaterflyfishing. I can take you or teach you fishing but I have set dates for courses, So it may be a 1:1 half day ie. Thanks regards rob Waddington
Written July 14, 2019
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