Fly Fishing Coaching & Guiding

My name is Dil, I have lived in Devon for over 25 years with my family. Like many anglers I caught the fishing bug early and vividly remember that first Stickleback darting around the ‘Walls’ ice cream tub. Fly fishing has always been an important part of my life and in earnest the last 20 years, I have enjoyed the challenging side of the sport and the beautiful locations it takes you. 

Over the years, I have enjoyed fishing all over the UK including the higher tarns and rivers in Cumbria, Wharfe in Yorkshire, many of Scotlands lochs and rivers, Welsh Wye and Elan Valley rivers many Reservoirs including Blagdon, Chew Valley, Claerwen, Draycote, Grafham, more local ones include Kennick, Fernworthy, Burrator and many more. 

Locally, I love to fish on the River Barle, Exe, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Otter, Tamar, Tone, Teign to name a few. I also enjoy exploring many of the other waters our South West has to offer. 

I was also fortunate to be a Controller throughout the 2014 Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships On Dartmoor which was fantastic to continue learning from others sharing their knowledge and experiences too.

I actively advocate and practice 'catch and release' for all Wild fish to protect our native wild stocks and environment.  

Finally, I do this because I love it!