Coarse Fishing

  • Ref: FBCCF

  • Duration: 6 hrs

  • Quiz Bob at a Q&A and pick up tips at his demonstration
  • Tackle up and go fishing - with Bob on hand for help and advice
  • Access to 5.6 kilometers of the River Kennet and its side streams at this private fishery
  • Tackle can be provided, and lunch is included

Bob James is about as close to celebrity as the angling world gets - his uncanny knack of catching fish where others fail has made him one of the most successful anglers of his generation. Fortunately for us, he's also a great communicator and the perfect person to help you improve your angling skills. Your day will start with coffee, a tackle talk and an informal Q&A session with Bob. Then you'll head out to the riverbank, where you can watch and learn as Bob demonstrates some of his angling techniques. Then you'll break for a cold buffet lunch, and soon it's your turn. You'll tackle up, get a feel for the equipment and grab some last-minute tips before getting started. You'll have the run of 5.6 kilometers of the River Kennet, carriers and side streams at this private fishery, and the chance to catch a great variety of fish including trout, perch, pike, roach, grayling, bream, dace and chub. Bob will be on hand throughout with more help and advice. Happy fishing!

Location: Hungerford, Berkshire

More Information:

Participant Guidelines: Recommended for experienced anglers only. You'll need a valid Environmental Agency License for the day, available from Post Offices or via the internet: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/fish

Weather: The type and length of fishing is subject to change without notice to suit the weather and fishing conditions.

Duration: Your experience starts at 10am and continues until around 4pm. Please arrive 30 minutes before the start time.

Spectators: This experience isn't suitable for spectators.

Dress Code: Dress for the weather as you'll be outside all day. Bring waterproofs, a jacket and hat, sunglasses, sunblock and a camera.

Availability: Weekday and weekend dates once or twice a month during the fishing season (June to September).