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WILD BROWN RIVER – THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES On one of the first decent days of spring, Terry Lawton took the plunge to wet a line on our three mile stretch of mid-Norfolk stream. Water temperatures were low. A south-westerly wind soon swung round to the east. Once or twice, there was just a smattering of sleet in the air. Fly life was nil. The trout just could not be spotted – apart form a six incher looking frozen on a bed of gravel. The real test, obviously, was to find fish. Is the stretch as prolific as we’re hoping? - - - o O o - - - "May time in southeast Poland and the countryside sparkles. The spring is well set, the forest is in leaf, the river banks burst with wild flowers. And best of all, the San River, one of the moors beautiful in Europe, simply teems with fly life, heaves with prime brown trout and grayling. For the river angler, the San is one of the great experiences. . . . "
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Welcome to Casting for GoldCasting for Gold is now moving into its fourth year and that fact alone suggests that we are doing things right, giving great fishing days to an ever-growing number of anglers. We are passionate about our own fishing and we are passionate that those that fish with us have truly great days. Cast of The Week"May 2nd. One of the first real days of spring so Casting for Gold decides to do some research out in the estuary, hoping to spot a bass, a mullet, anything with fins! We know we’re too early but, of course, fishing in an environment like this is about more than just catching fish. Just as important is becoming familiar with the tides, the currents, the effect of the wind and just what is happening where. In truth, the water hasn’t warmed up sufficiently to attract big numbers of these predominantly summer species and, at present, it’s still a bit too cloudy to work a fly or a lure effectively but the day was still a massive success. . . . . " What we like to pride ourselves on is giving days and experiences that are different. We try to buck the stereotype trend of the twenty-first century. We're always on the lookout for new, sensational waters and fishing that is visual, exciting, intimate with great rewards. Our WatersWe really do have the pick of estate lakes and rivers in East Anglia. we're constantly adding to our portfolio of quite wondrous places. Most are private or have very limited access. On none will you find trodden banks or litter. All the fish we pursue are unpressured. Because so many waters are tucked so deep in isolated countryside, bird and animal life is frequently sensational. These places really are waters where you can lose yourself, can forget even what century you are fishing in. On some of them, you don't even hear the sound of motor cars...quite an achievement in modern, lowland England. The Fish We CatchWe love carp - especially wild ones - rudd, tench, roach, chub, barbel, perch and pike. We're developing our wild brown trout resources. We're making great inroads into fishing the coastline for sea trout, mullet and bass. And though big fish aren't necessarily our target, we do catch whoppers. Pike to thirty-six and a quarter pounds. Rudd and perch to over three pounds. Tench to nearly double figures; Chub to six pounds; and we've seen barbel that could, conceivably, break the record.  Fishing MethodsOf course, you can fish our waters any legal way you like but most people come to perfect the mobile, tactile approaches that John Bailey has used for so long. On the rivers, this is all about long trotting, stret-pegging, touch legering and surface fishing. on our lakes, we could be looking at laying-on, margin stalking or even catching rudd on nymph. When we're pike fishing you can, of course, drown a herring if you want to but we suggest you concentrate on different lure fishing techniques. Even bring along a fly rod if that's what you fancy. Our waters hugely encourage these approaches. AccommodationWe're always striving to find places that offer extreme comfort, great food and total peace and relaxation. We don't do hotel chains. We don't do accommodation on roadsides. You won't be seeing neon lights outside your window. Chances are you won't even hear a single car pass in the night. we realise that it's fishing that will be your focus but good food, good wine, good company and a good night's sleep are all important., too. Your Fellow FishermenWe work hard at ensuring our groups work well together. We're happy when friendships are made. We enjoy the banter of likeminded anglers, coming together for special experiences. We encourage a sense of shared success. A big fish caught is a triumph for the group, not just for the individual. After all, it's being on a Casting for Gold experience that counts. The 'craic' is important to any real fishing trip: at Casting for Gold, we like to make it central. It's highly unlikely you'll experience a Casting for Gold session without a bite but, even if you did, we like to think you'd go home with a great, fat smile on your face.  Everythings tailormade to suit youThat's the key. There’s nothing regimented at Casting for Gold. If we all decide that we want to get up at four to hit a tench lake early, we can do it. We'll come back at ten for a sumptuous breakfast. If we want to catch a late evening tide for mullet or bass, no problem. We can have supper at midnight if we want. If the rivers are out of order, then we go to a lake. If the wind's from the north - a killer on most estate lakes - then we'll head for the rivers. If the roach are off, we'll move onto the chub. Our PhilosophyWe know how hard you work. We know how precious your time off - especially fishing time - always is. That's why we try to make a Casting for Gold experience so special, so fresh, so unforgettable. What we like to think we do is to recharge you for the eternal challenges of life when you leave us. We give you something to remember. We give you memories to take away.
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