The Devon Flyfisher

04/06/2026

Raining nicely to bring in the Sea Trout, so I thought time to tie up a couple of flies for Kennick. The one in the vice is a copy of what another angler gave us, Grafham killer?
The others my very simple fly to tempt the Beatle eating trout Trout Fishing South West Lakes Trust

07/05/2026

No fishing today but mullet on my mind visiting the River Otter at Budleigh Salterton today, beautiful place to visit....and occasionally fish, great work done by Clinton Devon Estates

03/05/2026

An 11cm rise but us Sea Trout fly-fishers welcome anything at the moment!
Hope this season doesn't turn out like last year as it's a pattern that won't be welcome, but might be something we have to start to get used too😢

19/04/2026

I was just visiting Kennick reservoir today, a few fishermen around and the young chap in the video was doing really well, landed a stunning fish using a damsel fly just sub surface, plenty of surface activity and a good hatch of Hawthorn and Alder flies.

16/03/2026

Looking a bit lifeless fish wise on the river on the opening day, I didn't get to fish but things will change quickly once it starts to warm up.

24/12/2025

15/09/2025

Father and daughter from the USA had a day on the water with me, missed more than caught, they are quick takers of the upstream dry fly, no guessing who had the best fish!
But they had a great time fishing in our river

07/09/2025

Personally I never give a time I'll be home!

04/08/2025

A great event for all to enjoy being arranged by KFFA to celebrate their 50 year anniversary

Kennick 50th Anniversary Open Day - August 16th

All welcome to come along to our 50th anniversary event.

It will be a come along and have a go day, instructors will be available, all fishing tackle provided.

Meet new members and get involved.

Special Discount code from SW Lakes for the day for fishing anytime during the day - use code KENNICKCLUBEVE10 off evening ticket. This will reduce the ticket price to £10

Tuition ticket for beginners - Free

BBQ expecting to do 1300 and 1800 - £5 per BBQ

Have a go in a boat - free ( t's and c's apply there will be a briefing if not viewed the video)

Fly Tying - watch a demo

Snowbee Demo - Simon Kidd will be showcasing the latest Snowbee tackle.

Casting at Hoops competition

Float Tube Association have been invited - free launch fee, SW Lakes will be providing safety cover on the day 1000-1800

Raffle

1000-1800

Please email [email protected] or send a text to 07770 651520 to let us know numbers for catering / instruction etc and any dietary requirements.

Hope to see you there.

30/07/2025

Those that know, know!
A week ago this rock was clean and lots of Salmon Par swimming in this pool and rising to take insects, now it's almost empty of fish.
A lot of work goes into improving the spawning and nursery areas for the critically endangered Atlantic Salmon, then this happens.
need to educate the and that own the land around the Teign Valley in Devon
Combine that with the chemicals on the dogs that are encouraged by signs erected by the above to swim in certain areas t's all very depressing