The Gentleman’s Guide: The Best Places For Fishing This Summer
Words: Patrick
When it comes to a good old-fashioned whine about the weather, us Brits are in our element. Every summer we get excited about the prospect of playing a full 18 holes after work, hitting the grass courts for a set or christening the new barbecue while sat on the verandah discussing our bronzed skin. But, more often than not, we’re left burning chicken in the pouring rain, watching Nadal and Poulter on television rather than getting our trainers on. In general, if it’s sun we’re after, we acknowledge that we must cross a few borders to get what we’re after. So we get looking. Where to go? What to do? Will the weather hold? Will the seas be calm? Etc., etc.
But there’s a simple answer to all this kafuffle. Fishing. Instantly you may be reaching for the page exit button, but stick with me. For within just a few hour’s flight from London is a plethora of stunning lodges, hotels and estates where come wind, rain, shine, sleet or hail your day isn’t going to be ruined. And we’re not just talking about decent locations for the UK, but places that could hold their own in a global debate. Tempted? Here are five suggestions to whet you appetite from a list of many….
AMHUINNSUIDHE CASTLE, , A fabulous castle on the Isle of Harris surrounded by 55,000 glorious acres of land, including six freshwater lochs and its very own river system.
NOVAR ESTATE, , Ardtalla House, the centrepiece of Novar Estate, is a stunning converted 18th century stable block, with nine double rooms worthy of royalty. And their 6.6 miles of fishing is as close to fly fishing perfection as you’ll find. Epitomising Highland river character, the River Alness tumbles through open moorland and thick conifer forests and showcases intricate boils and pots, as well as wide, smooth glides – and everything in between.
GLENMUICK ESTATE, , Glenmuick is a truly spectacular privately-owned house situated in the heart of Royal Deeside. It has spacious accommodation for up to 20 people and offers 1 mile of fishing on the famous River Dee.
BENMORE ESTATE, , It doesn’t get any more dramatic and beautiful that Scotland’s West Coast, and Benmore Estate is testament to this. Lying in the heart of the Isle of Mull, the estate has fishing on both the River Ba and Loch Ba, as well as a beach, several boats and a tennis court.
LAIRG ESTATE, , Commanding an outstanding position high above the village of Lairg, the main house has exceptional panoramic views across Loch Shin as it channels into the Upper Shin, where the estate has 3 miles of prime salmon fishing.
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