Go Wild In The West!

Do you like catching wild fish on the fly? Why not try the Devonshire Fly-rod MacNab - a wild brown trout, bass and sea trout... on the same day!
On the spring tides of July and August, sea trout run the rivers of Devon and school bass swarm in the estuaries. Sieze the opportunity to enjoy a full day's guided fly fishing for these truly wild fish, in spectacular surroundings at the Arundell Arms.
If you think this is for you, if you can cast competently and walk a mile, then contact the hotel for details.

We now have three dates available (Tuesday 1st July, Monday 18th August and Tuesday 19th August), for up to six anglers (between two guides) each day. These dates are bookable on a first-come, first-served basis, exclusively for hotel residents.



Typical Itinerary

10.00am Trout fishing on hotel rivers

12.00pm Drive to Torridge Estuary (approx. 1hr)

1.00pm Packed lunch on the water

2.00pm Bass fishing on the flooding tide

6.00pm Drive back to hotel

7.30pm Dinner

9.30pm 'til late! Sea trout fishing on hotel rivers



Ideal Tackle

It is possible to achieve the MacNab with one outfit - a 9ft 6-wt. However, here's a basic guide to tackle...

Trout: 7ft 6in to 8ft 6in 3-wt to 5-wt outfit
Bass: 9ft 7-wt to 8-wt outfit (plus line tray)
Sea trout: 9ft 6-wt outfit
Waders essential

Tackle can be hired at the hotel. Suitable flies, leaders and accessories are also available.