Bullington Manor

Bullington Manor has been one of the stars of the Fishing Breaks portfolio from the very start, nearly twenty years at the time of writing.

Flowing for four miles this is one of the most exclusive & private of all the beats in the Test valley, having been in the same family since the mid-1920’s.

The fishing has been a favourite for many angling greats over the years; F W Halford fished here for some years prior to taking the lease at Mottisfont Abbey as the guest of the owner, Henry Nicoll.

An obsessive fisherman, Nicoll published many articles and letters, but most famously wrote the introduction to Rev. Richard Durnford’s classic Fishing Diary, in which Bullington is often mentioned.

The fishing itself is classic chalkstream with different hatches for every month & a massive Mayfly hatch that lasts from early May to early June. The river is immacutely maintained by Fishing Breaks river keepers, with as large a population of self-sustaining wild brown trout as will be found on any Test beat.

The fishing is divided into four beats, passing through a variety of lightly wooded valleys & open water meadows. There are hatch pools, weirs, fast races & glides – in fact, a complete variety of fishing to suit most styles & aspirations.

Taking its flow from headwaters, the water is always crystal clear, with a bright gravel river base & ranunculus beds, which makes it the ideal spot for stalking & sight fishing.

Every beat has good car parking and a Fishing Cabin at the water’s edge. The Cabins are fully equipped with water, stove, crockery, cutlery & fresh coffee.

Min. booking 2 Rods May 12-June 8. Prices include VAT.

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