‘Fish Northumbria’ offers you the angler the chance to experience some excellent game fishing opportunities in idyllic settings, on fisheries and rivers that produce good sport. ‘Fish Northumbria’ gives you the chance to enjoy the best of Northumbrian hospitality and scenery you’ve dreamed of. Added to this are opportunities in Cumbria and the Scottish Borders too. The area has some fine fishing but also historical bounties to interest anyone. One can never guarantee to catch fish but the chances are very good indeed.

David Carrick has over 40 years experience fishing for trout, salmon and sea-trout on river, streams, lakes and reservoirs throughout Northumbria, Cumbria and Scotland. In addition to this he has also had over 34 years teaching experience. This offers beginners and anglers with limited experience an introduction to game fishing without feeling inhibited or threatened. The aims of ‘Fish Northumbria’ are to give anglers a great day or a few days out enjoying what Northumbria, Co Durham, Cumbria or the Scottish Borders have to offer. There are great opportunities here for families and ‘Fish Northumbria’ will give you and your family advice on where to go and what to see. We can even work out an itinerary to suit your interests and likes to enhance your holiday break. While you are fishing your family can be enjoying something else in the area. We can even plan your walks for you or give you suggestions for cycling etc.

Whether you want to fish the Tyne or a smaller productive Scottish Border river the opportunities are there. From days afloat on the magnificent Lake Ullswater in the Lake District, to fishing for native wild brown trout or tramping the banks of a reservoir such as Upper Teesdale’s Cow Green or Haweswater in Lakeland; these experiences are all available to the angler.

For the angler’s family, a visit to Rheged in Lakeland or Brockhole near Windermere, Durham Cathedral or low level walking can all be arranged for you. Hadrian’s Wall and the Northumbrian Castles and beaches are a great experience for visitors as is the Metro Centre or the Quayside in Newcastle.

Day visits for local and visiting anglers alike, Mini breaks of one, two or three days duration or more. Why not spoil yourself with a great visit to the North East you’ll love it. No pit heaps, no grime just superb countryside and lovely rivers, lakes and reservoirs and cracking fish too. For those who do not know the North East give it go you’ll want to come back time and time again.

We have England’s best salmon fishing river in the Tyne but there also some other fabulous rivers up here too which include: Coquet, Tees, Wear, Till and Whiteadder.

‘Fish Northumbria’ will find you the type of accommodation you want and your whole fishing experience and accommodation can be arranged by David Carrick.

Access to a wide range of rivers will mean the chance of catching fish even if the river you chose is out of order due to floods or very low levels of flow.

‘Fish Northumbria’ will endeavour to give you an alternative. The fishing will be left to David Carrick to organise as close as possible to your visit. This means a river system or lake that offers the best chance of good catches. For anglers who want a varied activity break eg; trout fishing and some sea-trout or salmon fishing can also be catered for. Stillwater trout fishing and a visit to a river for some wild brown trout fishing can be organised too.

Numbers are limited and groups of up to two anglers can be catered for at any one time. David Carrick will give you his time and he will help and advise clients during their fishing. You can have as little or much input as you require.

Quite simply the flexibility of knowing that you will have some of the best fishing available at the time will be there for you and being able to move onto another river or stretch that may give you a better chance of catching those trout, salmon or sea-trout.

You will have David Carrick guiding you on where to fish and tactics to use. Flies and spinners are always available for anglers who need them. These are patterns and lures that should help you to have a better chance of catching.

Experience the hospitality of the North of England by coming to stay with us on a ‘Fish Northumbria’ break.

 ‘Fish Northumbria’ will find you the type of accommodation you require whether it is bed and breakfast, hotel, guest house or a local farm house. A non-returnable deposit will be sent to ‘Fish Northumbria’ payable to DN Carrick details will be given with each individual enquiry and subsequent quotation for your visit inclusive of fishing and accommodation etc. All accommodation comes recommended.

The availability of these days and short breaks are available throughout the year but are limited so an early enquiry is advised to avoid disappointment.

1. SPRING SALMON FISHING

Limited access to the River Tyne and Whiteadder is available as well as the Till and Coquet. There is always the chance of a beautiful sea-liced spring fish and on the Border Rivers you may even want to keep one of your fish. Please note that on all English rivers all salmon must be returned carefully before the 16^th June.

2. SPRING SEA-TROUT FISHING

Come and experience the spring fishing for sea-trout in Northumbria. Sea-trout to 6lb are not uncommon and there are larger fish caught each season. Fly fishing, worm and spinning tactics will be used during much of the spring fishing for sea-trout.

3. SPRING WILD BROWN TROUT RIVER FISHING

Come and fish such rivers as the Rede, Lyne and Wear for wild brown trout. Good stocks of trout populate these lovely rivers some of which reach 2lb to 3lb in weight. Come and try the North Country Spider wet fly patterns that have for so long produced fine sport for northern trout anglers. Fish the upstream nymph or the dry fly and experience some exciting fishing. Flood conditions may mean the substitution of a ‘Stillwater’ for a river day.

4. SPRING LAKE OR RESERVOIR FISHING

Come and fish some of the well stocked northern reservoirs or lakes for rainbow, blue or brown trout. Venues large or small are available. Tuition is available to anglers who require it. Nymphing tactics, fishing the dry fly or traditional or lure fishing will all be covered. You can try them all.

5. SUMMER SALMON FISHING

Summer salmon and grilse fishing can be arranged for anglers and once again it will be on a river where the best chances are to catch a fish. A chance to fish without being frozen with a floating line and small flies.

6. SUMMER NIGHT SEA-TROUT FISHING

Come and experience the cream of fishing, night fly fishing for sea-trout. There is no more exciting way of catching sea-trout. You will be taken to safe locations where sea-trout congregate in pools and fly fishing during the night will be on offer. First light is another remarkable time to catch sea-trout as they often let down their guard as light breaks for an hour or so. ‘Fish Northumbria’ has access to a number of good locations for night sea-trouting and the venue again will be left to David Carrick to sort at the time. Anglers will be kept informed as to where they are likely to be fishing by ringing a day or so before your visit.

THE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF FLY FISHING CATCH A HARD FIGHTING SEA-TROUT AT NIGHT ON FLY. NOT TO BE MISSED-EXPERIENCE THIS WONDERFUL SPORT

7. WILD BROWN TROUT FISHING LAKES, RESERVOIRS

Northern England has some fine wild fisheries that contain good stocks of wild brown trout. Come and fish them with me. Cow Green in Upper Teesdale is a great venue for a day in pursuit of the quicksilver wild brown trout. Experience some exciting sport with tiny wet flies on this wild but beautiful large reservoir. Try your own flies first and if you don’t catch then try mine.

8. WILD BROWN TROUT FISHING RIVERS

Come and fish for wild brown trout during the summer on some of the best of our northern trout rivers. Evening rises can be breathtaking with fish splashing everywhere and to add to the excitement, there is always the chance of hooking a salmon, grilse or sea-trout when fishing your trout flies.

9. AUTUMN SALMON AND SEA-TROUT FISHING

Come and experience the excitement of catching autumn salmon and sea-trout on some lovely stretches of fishing. David Carrick will guide you on your visits and put you in the best areas to catch a fish or two. Fishing is available until the end of October on English rivers and the end of November in Scotland.

10. LOCH STYLE BOAT FISHING FOR BROWN TROUT

Fancy catching some of Ullswater’s beautiful wild brown trout on fly from a drifting boat! David Carrick will host you on his trout fishing boat ‘Glowing Ember’ on the Lake District’s beautiful Lake Ullswater. The boat is equipped with an electric outboard and a petrol outboard engine and life jackets. There are two places for anglers and during your day or half day some of Ullswater’s hotspots will be fished. In recent seasons the larger trout have been figuring in anglers’ catches. From April through to July provides the best of the trout fishing on Ullswater. Summer evenings can be very good too with a flurry of sport again in September. Ullswater can give sport even on those summer dog days. We do not use fish finders on our boat. We fish on level terms with our quarry!

11. STILLWATER TROUT FISHING FOR RAINBOW TROUT

For the beginner who would like to start off with catching rainbow trout David Carrick will take you to fisheries where this can be achieved. He will show you the various tactics used in Stillwater trout fishing. Casting tuition is available where required. Helpful advice is always on offer at any time.

12. WINTER GRAYLING FISHING

An introduction to winter grayling fishing is also available with access to the River Till or Wear as the options. These rivers offer some fine grayling fishing. Tactics and nymphing techniques will be covered but the emphasis is on a good days fishing.

‘COME AND CATCH THE LADY OF THE STREAM’

CORPORATE FISHING DAYS AND BREAKS

Trout, sea-trout and salmon fishing are great forms of relaxation as far as the mind is concerned. There are opportunities for vigorous exercise on outings and sharing ideas. Fish Northumbria can organise your corporate day. We will organise your fishing venue to suit your needs followed by catering to suit your requirements. These breaks are available during much of the year and further information can be acquired by contacting us.

Tell us what you require and we will plan and organise your day for you within your available budget. Tuition can be arranged and of course tackle hire too for those who need it along with day rod licences.

Give your staff a day out or take your clients out for an enjoyable days fishing with ‘Fish Northumbria’. Impress your visiting clients with a day’s fishing with us. From as little as four anglers to 10 or more.

YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.

EXTRAS

Casting instruction can be part of your visit.

Learn to Roll cast, Spey Casting and double Spey with double handed salmon rods. Overhead casting and all the trout fishing requirements.

• Anglers can have their catch cooked while fishing at certain venues possible on a lake shore or river bank. Barbecues can also be arranged. On some visits bacon / sausage and mushroom sandwiches can be made to order whilst fishing, whatever you require. While your accommodation may offer packed lunches these can also be ordered directly through ‘Fish Northumbria’.

           Bottles of wine and chilled beer etc can also be arranged for clients.

• A series of photographs of your visit can be arranged at a sensible cost. Very few anglers ever really have a good account of their fishing visits. Fish Northumbria will offer you a series of photos or even a compilation. Enquire for costs. These are also available for corporate days.

Prices will be quoted on application. Make your day out one to remember book your refreshments with us.

PLEASE NOTE

Beginners will be taught sympathetically and tackle can be arranged for those without it. Please remember fishing on any English water requires a salmon or trout Environment Agency rod licence. These can be bought by the day and Fish Northumbria can acquire these for you for your fishing day or days.

Washed out days can be substituted by an alternative days fishing .This may have to be on a Stillwater.

E-mail davecarrickryton@hotmail.com

Tel  0191 4133789 phone and fax.

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