“Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.”
— Henry David Thoreau

Welcome to Moorland fly fishing.

Where fly fishing becomes a gateway into discovering and enjoying the beautiful rivers that flow from the wild moors of Exmoor and Dartmoor.

Whether you are picking up a fly rod for the very first time, or looking to refine existing skills, every day on the water is designed to be about more than simply catching fish.

It is about learning the art of fly casting, how to read a river, understanding the wildlife that surrounds it, and discovering the unique rhythm of life on rivers that start their journey from Exmoor and Dartmoor.

Led by qualified casting instructor and licensed angling trust coach Andrew Chapman, Moorland fly fishing offers professional casting tuition, guided river experiences, and unforgettable days spent exploring the beautiful landscapes of Dartmoor and Exmoor.

Fly Casting Tuition

  • If you have never picked up a fly rod for before then this is the course for you.

    This session that will introduce you to the basics of fly casting and cover safety, equipment and basic fly line control.

  • This lesson is designed to build on the strong foundations built in the previous session, and to introduce the fundamental casts in fly fishing which are the:

    • Pick up and lay down cast

    • Roll cast

  • This course will work on improving your casting skills in order to improve your overall fishing experience. The session will focus on improving accuracy and distance with skills such as:

    • Double haul

    • Shooting line

    • Presentation casts

    • Understanding and correcting casting issues

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Guided Fly Fishing

  • The Taw Fishing Club have over 5 miles of tranquil waters of the Upper Taw in Mid-Devon.

  • The Duchy Estate is an impressive network of some of Britain’s most beautiful rivers, extending to some 26km and comprising much of the East and West Dart and their tributaries, the Blackabrook, Cowsic, Cherrybrook, Stannonbrook, Wallabrook and Swincombe.

  • The Dulverton Angling Association have several beats around Exmoor including the river Exe, Barle and Haddeo.  

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About Andrew

Moorland fly fishing is led by Andrew Chapman, who has lived in Devon with his family for more than 20 years.

Andrew combines professional instruction with enthusiasm for his love of fly fishing and the rivers, landscapes and wildlife of Dartmoor and Exmoor.

He strives to help clients improve their fly fishing skills in a calm and patient manner, while also helping them gain a deeper appreciation and enjoyment of the wildlife and landscapes around them.

Andrew is a qualified single handed casting instructor with Fly Fishers International and a licensed Angling Trust Coach.

If you would like to know more about Andrew please click the button below.

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Fly fisherman casting a fishing rod in a dark river
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Two anglers fly-fishing in a shallow, clear river surrounded by dense greenery
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Fly fisherman wading in a river beneath a leafy forest canopy
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