I paid to fish TWO world famous chalk streams in two days (here's what happened...)

Growing up as a mad keen coarse and match angler in Sheffield, I could only read and dream about the famous chalk streams of southern England. Rivers like the TEST and ITCHEN, which were described as crystal clear waterways flowing from underground springs and supporting a vast array of wildlife; from birds, insects and mammals to healthy population of salmon, trout and grayling. These precious chalk streams were often portrayed as the playgrounds of wealthy fishermen who only targeted the game fish using dry flies and were happy to pay hundreds or even thousands of pounds to access exclusive beats. It was therefore only after more than two decades living in Surrey that I finally decided to look into the possibility of exploring such waters myself - in pursuit of coarse fish like chub, perch, pike and roach, which also live in these rivers. And I was pleasantly surprised by how reasonably accessible some of these hallowed waters actually are! My research led me to Ollie Johnson, all-round angling ace and fishing guide extraordinaire, and while there is meaningful cost involved in accessing certain game fishing beats during the autumn and winter months, I was more than happy to pay for the unforgettable experience of fishing some prime UK chalk streams, catching beautiful fish, and receiving expert guidance along the way. Indeed, if you are seriously interested in doing the same, feel free to let me know in the comments and I might be able to point you in the right direction 👍🎣 Thankfully, I was also able record this special trip to share with you folks at home so, as always, sit back, relax and enjoy! The Magic of Fishing book - https://tinyurl.com/TMOFbook The lower Itchen stretch featured in this video is available to a limited number of day ticket anglers at certain time of the year, but only by booking in advance. More information here - https://tinyurl.com/4v42ye9r #riverfishing #grayling #trout #troutfishing #coarsefishing #floatfishing #barbelfishing #chubfishing #roachfishing #perchfishinguk #pikefishing