Fishing Instruction, Guiding & Tuition
Fishing Instruction, Tackle Hire & Other Services
Instruction/Guiding
River fishing can sometimes be quite a intimidating prospect, even
to those who consider themselves reasonably experienced anglers. Locating
the fish is the first hurdle, finding an effective technique to catch them
is the next. Often, a few hours with a guide, instructor or ghillie can
make all the difference and their skills and knowledge will be with you
whenever and wherever you fish thereafter.
The Foundation has several recommended guides for both the Wye
and Usk that are available for you to hire on an hourly, daily or even
weekly basis. They can meet you by the water or pick you up from your
accommodation and provide you with the right tackle to fish our rivers and
streams. Call our Booking Office for more details or for impartial advice
on which guide would suit you. Please either click on the links opposite
or contact us on 01982 551 520 for more options.
Equipment hire
Having the appropriate tackle is essential to effectively fish our
rivers. For a start, the mudstone bedrock over which most of the
upper Wye and middle Usk flows renders waders with ordinary rubber soles
quite useless. Studded or felt soles are absolutely essential. We do understand,
however, that not everyone possesses such footwear so the Foundation
has a few pairs of studded waders for you to hire. They cost £15
for the day plus a deposit of £60 and can be collected from our offices
in Builth.
For those requiring the full kit, Rods-n-Reels in
Builth will provide you with a rod, reel and line for just £25 per
day.
Local Tackle shops
Rods-n-Reels in Builth Wells
Sportfish in Winforton
Fishtec in Brecon
Garry Evans Tackle in Cardiff
Woody's Angling Centre, 66 Widemarsh St, Hereford. Tel: 01432 344 644
Wye Angling, Unit 5 Crofts Court, Ross on Wye, Hfds. Tel:
01989 566 986
Roving Voucher Outlets
Our offices are open Mon-Fri, 9am-5.30pm for advice, Roving Voucher
sales and main river bookings. We appreciate, however, that you may
require Roving Vouchers outside our working hours. To cover such
circumstances, we have set up partnerships with several external outlets
who are mostly open at weekends:
Rods-n-Reels tel: 01982 551 706
The Gliffaes Country House Hotel tel: 0800 146 719
Fforest Fields Campsite tel: 01982 570 406
The Cammarch Hotel tel: 01591 610 802
Kilsby Country House tel: 01591 610 281
Fforest Fields Camp site tel: 01982 570 406
Rod Licences
You must have a rod licence. These are available from the foundation
offices at Builth and also at the Gliffaes Hotel. We take credit cards
and can post them to you if ordered in advance.
