It is the moment we wait for all year, persevering through a winter of insistent rain, brooding skies and quagmires of muddy fields to wake up to the perfect May morning. A deep denim blue sky with the last few spirals of mist evaporating in the warmth of the sun. A proliferation of lime green leaves, the hedgerows bursting with wildflowers; cow parsley, colombine and the bright yellow of the creeping buttercup. The early dawn chorus louder and slightly frantic, the chirps and chatter more insistent. What a way to start the Bank Holiday, this is West Devon at its absolute best and cannot fail to lift the heart!
The months of persistent rain, followed by Thursday’s deluge do mean the rivers are still carrying a lot of water. The River Lyd drops and clears more quickly than most and has been where most anglers have headed. Hatches and rising fish have been fairly limited but there are definitely some signs of life on the surface. Plenty of brownies, including a number to 12”, have come to hand as well as some cracking, albeit out of season, grayling. Fishing up on the Dartmoor rivers has also been very successful. With rivers levels holding well and the warmer weather finally here, prospects are looking good as we head into May.
On 31st May we have one hour fly fishing lessons on our lake which are available to book from 10am through to 5pm. Suitable for all ages, including the under-10s, this one hour session is a fantastic introduction to this wonderful art!
We have had several Tamara Way walkers staying with us as they complete this stunning coast to coast walk and will soon have a blog on our website, which covers the whole route. Written by a guest who stayed with us for two nights of the walk, it covers the highs and the lows – overall it sounds like an incredible experience! For the best rates book direct on our website or talk to our bookings team 01566 784666.
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