GARY CHAMPION TO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS AT TAVISTOCK

Gary Champion has just confirmed that he will be visiting the Fishery this year on Sunday 13th September, to join in my celebration of being at the Fishery for exactly 20 years.

Gary Champion holds the AAPGAI Masters qualification in all disciplines as well as being an FFF certified Master casting instructor. Based in Cornwall he has taught and demonstrated fly casting and fly dressing for over 10 years. His knowledge and expertise have been utilised by several tackle manufacturers in designing and field testing new products.

All friends and visitors are most welcome to come along to watch Gary's demonstration.

There will be a "Hog Roast" on the day of Gary Champion's fly fishing exhibition at Tavistock Trout Fishery, for everyone who is there.  Food will be served from 12 noon.

Hog Roast at Tavistock Trout Fishery Sunday 13th September 2009

To celebrate my 20 years at the fishery also on Sunday the 27th there will also be several excellent prizes up for grabs and 'all' anglers purchasing a permit on either saturday 12th or Sunday 13th September, will be in with a chance of winning one!

As we grow all our large fish on site, I will be stocking a lot of Extra Large Rainbows and Browns, just before this day!

Anglers will be able to start fishing on this day at first light and fishing will end at dark!

The captor of the largest Rainbow of the Saturday or Sunday, will receive a £100 fishing voucher.

The angler who catches the largest largest Brown Trout of the Saturday or Sunday, will receive a 9 ft Shakespeare fly rod and a Lureflash Large Arbor fly reel.

All smaller Browns will receive a Tavistock Trout Fishery Bass Bag!

The smallest Brown Trout will win the captor a "Wychwood" hooded fleece.

There will also be prizes for the heaviest bag of 5 and 6 fish.  Prizes to be decided in the next few days.

All anglers not receiving a prize and catching a Trout above 3 lbs on these two days, will receive a free pair of speed scissors.   Smallest Rainbow of the day will receive a Lureflash landing net!   

I shall be holding a "Raffle" to celebrate the occasion, and tickets will be on sale at the fishery very soon.

The draw will take place on Sunday the 27th June at 1.00pm.  Prizes will include a weekend cottage break at the fishery for a max of 6 people, assorted fishing tackle and fishing permits etc etc!

Tavistock Trout Fishery Cottages are available to book over our Gary Champion weekend.

Ring Abigail on 07970 608 890 to book

Matthew Powell from Lincoln caught his top quality Tavistock Rainbow Trout 8 lbs 6 ozs on an "Olive Minkie" while staying at the Fishery in one of our Holiday Cottages Matthew has vowed to return to catch a larger Rainbow to claim his "over 10 lbs" Plus, Trout Badge Thursday 28th May 2009 Photo courtesy of Abigail Underhill
	Paul Salter from Plymouth caught his top quality Tavistock Rainbow Trout 9 lbs on a "Daddy" fly from Heron Lake Saturday 11th April 2009 Photo courtesy of Abigail Underhill

Brian Havill from Postbridge caught a 7lb Brown Trout with a Minky from Lower Heron Lake.  He also caught Rainbows weighing 2-7, 1-14, 1-11, 1-9 and 1-9.

Brian Havill from Postbridge caught his top quality Tavistock Brown Trout 7 lbs on a "Minky" lure from Lower Heron Lake Sunday 12th April 2009 Photo courtesy of Abigail Underhill

Ben Jackson from Yelverton caught a 9-12 Rainbow with a Minky from Kingfisher Lake.  He also caught a 2-1 and a 1-14.

Ben Jackson from Yelverton caught his top quality Tavistock Rainbow Trout 9 lbs 12 ozs on a "Minky" lure from Kingfisher Lake Sunday 12th April 2009 Photo courtesy of Abigail Underhill

Andrew Painter from Holsworthy caught a 8lb-6oz Brown Trout with a Dry Parachute Fly from Little Osprey Lake.  He also caught 2 more Rainbows weighing 4-4.

Andrew Painter from Holsworthy caught his top quality Tavistock Brown Trout 8 lbs 6 ozs on a dry "Parachute" fly from Little Osprey Lake Sunday 12th April 2009 Photo courtesy of Abigail Underhill

Karl Lewis from Patcham, caught a very special Rainbow Trout, 9 lbs 1 oz on an orange lure.

Karl Lewis from Patcham caught his top quality Tavistock Rainbow Trout 9 lbs 1 ozs on a on an "Orange Lure" Sunday 12th April 2009 Photo courtesy of Abigail Underhill

Tavistock Rainbow & Brown Trout

Sunday 29th March - Tony Steele from Princetown, caught a fine Tavistock Rainbow Trout which weighed 6 lbs 3 ozs, on a "Catswhisker" lure.

Steve Hoodless from Saltash went one better, when he caught a 10 lb 1 oz Tavistock Brown Trout, also taken on a "Catswhisker.
 

Tony Steel from Princetown (left) proudly holds his Tavistock Rainbow Trout 6 lbs 3 ozs, caught on a "Catswhisker" while Steve Hoodless from Saltash holds his Tavistock Brown Trout 10 lbs 1 oz also caught on a "Catswhisker" Sunday 29th March 2009 Photo courtesy of Abigail Underhill

Great News.
No price increases for our Fly lakes for the 2009 Season.

NO FLY FISHING - Artificial or Sweetcorn Bait Only

The Junior Lake is open from 8 am to 6 pm - 7 days a week

No fish can be returned and all trout caught must be paid for.

CHILDREN UNDER 14 Yrs. MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES
especially on the Fishery

NEW EXTENSION ON MY SHOP

To enable me to work more on the fishery now that I have a daughter, I am having an extension on my Shop and to the Lodge.

Among my other jobs that I can do easily from my office, I miss talking to my fishermen and making them tea/coffee.

Ice Creams are now on sale in the shop too.

We now have a range of Barbour waterproof hats for sale in our tackle shop, from £9 each.

My life is my Fishery and I want to spend more time with my anglers, rather than be confined to my house!

This project has started and will be completed by the end of June.

FRESH EGGS FROM FREE RANGE HENS

Our own Corn fed chickens that roam freely around the fishery are producing fine 'Free range eggs' that are for sale in our Fishery office.  Price £1.20 half dozen and £2.20 dozen.  Subject to availability.  Orders welcome.

COME AND SEE OUR TROUT STOCKED

10 lbs plus Brown Trout are being stocked regularly !

Smaller Brown Trout are too being stocked regularly!

All anglers are welcome to watch us putting some of our Brown Trout into the fishing lakes.

If you would like to watch please ring 07970 608 890 for a time.

Regulars and visitors quickly discover that we breed and grow-on our own Trout for the top-notch sport of our fly fishermen and ladies too.

Mark has been kept on his toes replenishing our stocks in our 5 lakes on a daily basis.

Here are some photos we took of the re-stocking process.

	The big Trout are carefully transported from the on-site rearing ponds
They are in the peak of condition
	The fish are acclimatised by resting them in a large bin of water at ambient temperature
They are then gently released into the lakes
	Mark Carefully releases prime Tavistock Rainbow Trout into our lakes

Because of our regularly monitored stocking, anglers continue to catch top quality fish.
 

Steve Hoodless from Saltash holds his Tavistock Brown Trout 10 lbs 1 oz also caught on a "Catswhisker" Sunday 29th March 2009 Photo courtesy of Abigail Underhill

All our fly lakes are open 7 days a week, from first light to dark!

Tel : 01822 615441

CLUB MEMBERSHIP & RENEWALS

If your Club membership has or is about to expire, please let me know.

We now have lots of members of our own Fly Fishing Club from across the UK.

We hold regular competitions and circulate a news letter.  If you would like to join and receive your free sew-on badge, please call me for further details.  It only costs £ 10 per person per year.

SOME PHOTOS IN AND AROUND TAVISTOCK TROUT FISHERY

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Above photos courtesy of Keith Davies Photography - Email: kdwales@btinternet.com

COTTAGES

Decorating has now been completed in all our cottages.
 

I have cottages available to let at short notice here on the fishery throughout the summer and at other times of the year too. I am happy to offer last minute deals of £50 per person per night for bookings made within 7 days of the start date and for a minimum of 2 nights for 2 people Book Last Minute for 3 Nights and Stay for the 4th Night FREE ! (minimum of 2 people) These offers will include a FREE one fish permit on arrival to all guests staying a minimum of 2 nights Ring Abigail on 07970 608890 for further reductions, last minute deals and late availability

I have just added Free View to all the Cottages.  All the lounges have Dad's, Videos and Free View.  All the bedrooms have 'brand new' 19" wide screen LCD TV's, with built in DID and Free View, HD ready, with Scart and HEMI input and remotes.

A Happy Angler plays a quality fish at Tavistock Trout Fishery July 2008 Photo courtesy of Abigail Underhill

MY FAMILY

My boy, Jack, is happy to ride his "Quad Bike" around the fishery.  He really is growing up very quickly.
 

My Son "Jack" Underhill and Kate Nicholls caught this fine Tavistock Brown Trout 3 lbs 4 ozs April 2009 Photo courtesy of Abigail Underhill
	My Son "Jack" Underhill caught this fine Tavistock Brown Trout 1 lb 8 ozs from Kingfisher Lake and released it again alive and well after photograph Wednesday 27th May 2009 Photo courtesy of Abigail Underhill

NEW BABY GIRL

Many of you will already know that Mark and I had a beautiful baby girl, "Charlotte".  She is growing up very quickly.

My Partner Mark proudly holds our Daughter "Charlotte" April 2009 Photo courtesy of Abigail Underhill

Lots of love,

Abi & Mark

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY ROD LICENCE NOW REQUIRED

You still need a valid EA Rod Licence to fish at Tavistock Trout Fishery.  Licences are available from our Tackle Shop.  Please see our page www.tavistocktroutfishery.co.uk/fishery.htm for amended charges for 2009 - 2010.

LAST MINUTE HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS

If you are thinking about a last minute holiday or short break, just give me a call on my mobile 07970 608890  and I will be able to give you prices and availability.

For Superb Fly Fishing & Comfortable Holiday Accommodation
Call Abigail Underhill on

	01822	615441
	01822	615401

MOBILE NUMBER FOR LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY BOOKINGS ONLY

I now have a mobile 'phone number for last minute holiday accommodation bookings only.  You can contact the fishery owner, Abigail on   07970 608890.

For more details & availability