RIVER FLY FISHING - THE UPPER EXE

The River Exe is an excellent venue for the intermediate to advanced fly fisher. Set in a secluded Exmoor Valley, this venue provides a range of opportunities for the experimental angler, including dries, upstream and rolled nymphs. One and a half miles of water provide a range of pools and runs, a Wild Trout in each and every one. These fish are not large, although for moorland Trout, they are well above average. Something in the 3/4lb region should turn up in each days catch and there are fish over 2lb in the system. Often these fish are best cast for using fry imitating patterns such as Wool Head Sculpins or the good old Muddler Minnow. Yes, the River Exe provides truly Wild Trout Fishing.

Season : March 15 th - September 30 th. Tackle Required : 7 - 8 1/2ft rod, # 4 / 5 Floating Line, Nylon in 2 1/2 - 5lb for tippets Knotless tapered leaders from 7 1/2 - 12ft. Polaroids! Flies : Dries : C.D.C. - F - Fly in various shades, black is a must, an Elk Hair Sedge or two and Adams. Sizes should include 18 - 12. Flies : Nymphs : Pheasant Tails, Sawyer style, Gold Heads etc., they love them! Go very small with some, micro beads on an 18.

FLY FISHING TACKLE

Our fly shop is based at the Exe Valley Fishery just a short ride from J27 of the M5.

Please visit us for a chat, the kettle is always on.  If you don't have time to visit and make use of our try before you buy option, please check out our online fly fishing store or telephone direct on 01398 323008

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Sage / Scott / Hardy Nautilus / Fishpond / Rio Vision / Wychwood / Fulling Mill / Iain Barr Flies / Clear Creek / Greys / Pacific Fly Airflo / W&S / Maui Jim Shimano

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