All rods must be in possession of an EA rod Licence Online Here
CATCH LIMITS
The catch limit will be six fish per day, rods may kill one brace. The two fish per rod limit throughout the season will be 15 inches or over, please carefully return any wild fish or grayling. Fish of 12 inches or more will count towards the limit whether they are kept or returned. Barbless or de-barbed hooks are strongly encouraged.
FISHING METHODS
Up to, and including 30th June, dry fly upstream only. From 1st July to end of season upstream nymph is permitted in addition to dry fly. Wading is allowed. Artificial nymphs must be of a traditional pattern on a standard hook maximum size 10.
HUTS
Each beat is provided with a hut for the purpose of shelter and eating. The Licencees and their guests are required to see that these huts are free of litter on their departure. The position of the keys of huts will be notified by the Head Waterkeeper where applicable.
WATERKEEPERS
The Waterkeeper is Matt Hodder , depending on his commitments he will show Rods to their Beats, please ask Famous Fishing to arrange this if required.
RETURNS
Please complete the Day Book which is provided foe each Beat after your days fishing.
GENERAL
Please report any apparent unauthorised fishing.
THE PEAT SPADE is set in an undeniably rural and tranquil setting. Longstock is a pretty village just a couple of miles north of Stockbridge, in the heart of the glorious Test Valley. The Test Valley is one of the best kept secrets in Hampshire, nestling between the historic cities of Winchester and Salisbury, with the New Forest to the south and London an hours drive away. The area is characterised by wonderful countryside, picture postcard villages and the River Test famous for being the fly fishing capital of the world. Tel: +44 (0)1264 810612