Aardvark McLeod

01/05/2025

It's very early, but a few Mayfly were spotted on the river Itchen last week - brought on by our current spell of warm weather. We've still a few rods left if you're keen to take a Mayfly day. All the details here:

Mayfly days still vailable, upstream dryfly fishing on the fabulous Wherwell estate on the River Test gin clear water wild brown trout.

29/04/2025

Fishing News, Reports & Offers - 29th April 2025

This week we share limited availability at Kau Tapen and Villa Maria in Argentina. For those drawn to cooler waters, our hosted trip to Bosnia offers world-class trout and grayling fishing. Join Peter’s hosted trip to Providence Atoll in March 2026 for the ultimate saltwater adventure. Closer to home, the UK Chalkstreams look forward to the Mayfly hatch just around the corner. Watch our video on guided days for the full experience. Don’t miss Charlotte live on YouTube with a Bolivian Q&A session – set a reminder now! For those planning African adventures, we share top tips for safari planning, and an exciting update from Alphonse Island about surfing.

29/04/2025

Check out Charlotte talking live about Tsimane in the Bolivian jungle fishing for golden dorado....

In this live video we join Charlotte Chilcott as she talks about the amazing fly fishing in the Bolivian jungle. From her experience chasing golden dorado an...

27/04/2025

If you enjoyed reading Charlotte's Bolivia trip report, don't forget her Q&A session at 1600 BST on Tuesday, 29th April. Here's the link to join:

In this live video we join Charlotte Chilcott as she talks about the amazing fly fishing in the Bolivian jungle. From her experience chasing golden dorado an...

25/04/2025

Tune in to the 2025 Sportfish Spring Spectacular this weekend (26th and 27th April) and you can enjoy inspiration on all things fly fishing, from pro tips to the latest gear. Aardvark McLeod's Peter McLeod will feature at 1300 on Saturday with his new video outlining why every angler should try saltwater fly fishing.

24/04/2025

If you're after a fly fishing deal have a look at our specials page where you'll find a great selection of offers. We've got a lovely father and son deal (or any combination of parent and child) in the Bahamas, a couple of very tempting lodges in Belize, and some last minute spring offers in Iceland. All the details here: https://www.aardvarkmcleod.com/specials/

23/04/2025

BOLIVIA - A DREAM COME TRUE

Bolivia has been on Charlotte Chilcott's hit list for well over a decade. Last July she finally made it to Santa Cruz, and from there to Tsimane's Agua Negra Lodge to fish the Agua Negra, Secure and Chimoro Rivers. Her report details the challenges and joys of this remote destination, from the unexpectedly wet weather to the delight of catching a long wished for pacu.

Bolivia has been on Charlotte Chilcott's hit list for well over a decade. Last July she finally made it to Santa Cruz, and from there to Tsimane's Agua Negra Lodge to fish the Agua Negra, Secure and Chimoro Rivers. Her report details the challenges and joys of this remote destination, from the une...

20/04/2025

Autumn has arrived in Argentina and with it some big fish. Olly updates on all the latest, together 2026 with availability at Villa Maria and Kau Tapen:

Week 12 fishing report. More fish are running the Rio Grande and the average size is excellent with some huge fish caught this week.

19/04/2025

We are delighted to announce that the majority of Norwegian rivers will be open in 2025 and conditions are looking great for the start of the season. Alex has rounded up all the latest news here:

Norway salmon fly fishing lodges open in 2025. River Gaula, Orkla & Lakselv, for big Atlantic salmon. See the latest availability and prices.

17/04/2025

Croatia offers fantastic trout and grayling fishing in crystal clear rivers within easy reach of the UK and most major European hubs. If you are keen to try your hand at dry fly hungry fish, then read on:

The fly fishing in Croatia offers superb fishing in crystal clear and insect rich rivers including some very similar to the UK chalkstreams.

15/04/2025

Fishing News, Reports & Offers - 15th April 2025

Icy guides in the morning mean autumn has arrived on the Rio Grande in Argentina, looking to warmer climes Croatia has some under tapped and exciting trout and grayling fishing and we are looking forward to the Norwegian salmon season. For saltwater fishing, well known author David Profumo sent us a trip report from Mexico, we have a Belize special offer that you shouldn't miss and a video that introduces us to flats fishing. If you are thinking of travelling to Africa with your family you must read our family safari adventures and the piece on Chongwe Camp that ticks all the boxes including tiger fishing.

14/04/2025

For a mix of species Jardines de la Reina in Cuba is really hard to beat, and grand slams there are few better destinations in the Caribbean.

13/04/2025

Grand slam week on the Svartá River in Iceland. A rare opportunity to target Atlantic salmon, wild brown trout and Arctic char in one action-packed week. More details on this ultimate fly fishing adventure here:

This ultimate fly fishing adventure offers a grand slam week in Iceland, and the rare chance to catch all the main species, in one week.

12/04/2025

Bairs Lodge and Abaco Lodge, two superb bonefishing spots in the Bahamas, have got a great father and son special (or any combination of parent and child) running in several June weeks. Parent pays the regular price and the child receives a 50% discount. A delightful way to share time with your offspring (whatever their age). Details here:

Bahamas father and son special offers at Abaco and Bairs Lodges in several June weeks. Great for bonefishing