Fly Odyssey Chalkstream

Fly Odyssey Chalkstream offers fly fishing across the River Test, Itchen, and more chalkstreams, with days available for single anglers, groups and corporate bookings, alongside casting tuition and guided days for all levels of experience — from manicured beats on private estates to classic water meadow and small wild streams holding brown trout.

Beginners benefit from having a guide on hand to develop presentation skills and an understanding of trout behaviour and fly selection, while seasoned anglers can use guided days to refine advanced casting technique and learn how to approach more difficult fish. The business is led by Gilly Bate, a qualified casting instructor with 20 years' experience, and instructors hold AAPGAI and GAIA qualifications, with full insurance, first-aid certificates and DBS checks. Casting tuition covers single-handed, double-handed and saltwater disciplines, and sessions also cover entomology, fly selection, watercraft and understanding trout habitat.