Orvis Events
DECEMBER 2023
FRI 1ST DEC
Stockbridge Christmas Lights & Late-night Shopping
Celebrate Christmas with us and Stockbridge Town for the switch-on of Hampshire's most beautiful Christmas lights!
Join us for some late-night shopping, with our charity gift-wrap service (in aid of Anglers Against Pollution) served with warm Christmas punch & mince pies.
All welcome.
Orvis Stockbridge from 3 til 7pm
SAT 2ND DEC
ORVIS FF101: LEARN TO FLY FISH FOR FREE
If you're an absolute beginner or looking for a refresher, our free FF101 classes will introduce you to the wonder of fly fishing.
Free to attend, booking is recommended.
Orvis Stockbridge at 11am
THURS 7TH DEC
The Catch Series: Pike on the Fly Experience - Devon
Join 'Fly Fishing For Coarse Fish' author and top coach, Dom Garnett, for a guided day fly fishing for pike.
Grand Western Canal, Devon
THURS 7TH DEC
Flies & Pies Social
Come together with local businesses, customers and community folk in store, for some festive, social cheer.
Enjoy a complimentary bar and some locally provided snacks, together with a free raffle.
All welcome.
Orvis Stockbridge from 5pm
sat DEC 9th
FAMILY FLY FISHING INTRODUCTION
If you are looking for some family fun, then join one of our regular Family Fly Fishing introductory sessions on the River Test.
Free to attend, booking is recommended.
Orvis Stockbridge at 11am
Sun 10th Dec
The Catch Series: Pike on the Fly Experience - Berkshire
Spend a hosted day with us for a truly unique experience - catching pike on the fly.
River Kennett, Berkshire
Sat 16th Dec
Festive Come Tie With Us!
Festive, fun, free and simple fly tying with qualified instructors at Orvis Stockbridge.
All equipment and materials are provided.
Free to attend, all welcome.
Orvis Stockbridge at 11am
Sat 16th Dec
The Catch Series: Winter Grayling Experience -Derbyshire
Dive into the dramatic River Derwent for a day, in fly fisher's paradise with Orvis Endorsed Guide Chad Critchley.
Derbyshire Derwent, Peak District
Sat 16th Dec
ORVIS FF101: LEARN TO FLY FISH FOR FREE
If you're an absolute beginner or looking for a refresher, our free FF101 classes will introduce you to the wonder of fly fishing.
Free to attend, booking is recommended.
Orvis Stockbridge at 11am
SUN 17TH DEC
The Catch Series: STILLWATER TROUT EXPERIENCE
Spend a hosted day Fly Fishing with Matt Carroll in the Surrey Hills, catching some hard-fighting fish in the beautiful lakes.
Frensham Trout Fishery, Surrey
mon 18TH DEC
FAMILY FLY FISHING INTRODUCTION
If you are looking for some family fun, then join one of our regular Family Fly Fishing introductory sessions on the River Test.
Free to attend, booking is recommended.
Orvis Stockbridge at 11am
THURS DEC 28th
FAMILY FLY FISHING INTRODUCTION
If you are looking for some family fun, then join one of our regular Family Fly Fishing introductory sessions on the River Test.
Free to attend, booking is recommended.
Orvis Stockbridge at 11am
2024
Sun 21st, 28th Jan & 4th Feb
ORVIS winter FLY TYING SCHOOL
Learn the art of fly tying with professional coaches Lee Hooper and Steve Skuce.
These Saturday morning classes, run in our Stockbridge store over 3 weeks, offer plenty of time to relax and enjoy this craft.
All welcome.
Orvis Stockbridge at 10.30am
THURS 24TH JAN
Fly Culture Magazine’s Back Cast: A Year In Review
Join Fly Culture Editor Pete Tyjas and special guests for an exciting live podcast event at Orvis Stockbridge, looking back over 2023 and ahead into 2024.
All welcome.
Orvis Stockbridge at 6pm
Sun 28th Jan
THE CATCH SERIES: STILLWATER TROUT EXPERIENCE
Spend a hosted day Fly Fishing with Matt Carroll in the Surrey Hills, catching some hard-fighting fish in the beautiful lakes.
Frensham Trout Fishery, Surrey
Sun 25th Feb
Learn to Fly-Fish: Spey Casting Clinic with Brett O'Connor
Looking to learn or improve double-handed fly rod casting?
Join Orvis Endorsed Guide and AAPGAI Master instructor, Brett O'Connor for a two-hour casting clinic.
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Sun 3rd, 10th & 17th March
Orvis Spring Fly Tying School
Learn the art of fly tying with professional coaches Lee Hooper and Steve Skuce.
These Saturday morning classes, run in our Stockbridge store over 3 weeks, offer plenty of time to relax and enjoy this craft.
All welcome.
Orvis Stockbridge at 10.30am
Sun 3rd March
The Catch Series: Stillwater Trout Experience - Surrey
Spend a hosted day Fly Fishing with Matt Carroll in the Surrey Hills, catching some hard-fighting fish in the beautiful lakes.
Frensham Trout Fishery, Surrey.
Sat 16th March
Learn To Fly-fish: Saltwater Casting Clinic with John Clark
Join MCI, APGAI master casting instructor John Clark for a two-hour casting clinic focused on safe, saltwater fly casting and using the wind to your advantage.
Lockerley, Hampshire
Sat 23rd March
Learn to Fly-Fish: Spey Casting Clinic with Brett O'Connor
Looking to learn or improve double-handed fly rod casting?
Join Orvis Endorsed Guide and AAPGAI Master instructor, Brett O'Connor for a two-hour casting clinic.
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Sat 23rd March
The Catch Series: Stillwater Trout Experience - Sussex
Visit the South Downs National Park for a day fly fishing, with qualified coach Steve Batten at Chalk Springs Fishery.
Arundel, West Sussex
Sun 24th March
The Catch Series: Stillwater Trout Experience - Surrey
Spend a hosted day Fly Fishing with Matt Carroll in the Surrey Hills, catching some hard-fighting fish in the beautiful lakes.
Frensham Trout Fishery, Surrey
Sat 30th March
The Catch Series: Reservoir Trout From A Boat Experience
Come and spend half a day fly fishing for brown and rainbow trout from a boat on stunning Carsington Water, with expert guide Chad Critchley.
Carsington Water, Derbyshire
Sat 13th April
THE CATCH SERIES: STILLWATER TROUT EXPERIENCE - SURREY
Spend a hosted day Fly Fishing with Matt Carroll in the Surrey Hills, catching some hard-fighting fish in the beautiful lakes.
Frensham Trout Fishery, Surrey
Sat 13th April
THE CATCH SERIES: STILLWATER TROUT EXPERIENCE - SUSSEX
A hosted day fly fishing with qualified coach Steve Batten at Chalk Springs Fishery in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
Arundel, West Sussex
sat 27th - sun 28th April
WEEKEND BEGINNERS COURSE ON THE RIVER TEST
This course is run on the world famous River Test, on our flagship beat at Kimbridge.
Whether you are a total beginner or have been fly fishing for many years, the Orvis Fly Fishing Schools welcome all levels of experience.
Kimbridge, Hampshire
WED 15TH MAY
THE CATCH SERIES: MULLET ON THE FLY - DORSET
A special opportunity to fly fish the coastal waters of Dorset for species of Mullet with the man who literally wrote the book on the subject, veteran Orvis Saltwater Fly Fishing Festival guide and author, Colin Macleod.
Poole, Dorset
thurs 16TH MAY
THE CATCH SERIES: MULLET ON THE FLY - DORSET
A special opportunity to fly fish the coastal waters of Dorset for species of Mullet with the man who literally wrote the book on the subject, veteran Orvis Saltwater Fly Fishing Festival guide and author, Colin Macleod.
Poole, Dorset
SAT 18TH MAY
The Catch Series: River Trout Experience- Derbyshire
Dive into adventure in Derbyshire's premier fly fishing spot on the River Derwent, with Orvis Endorsed Guide Chad Critchley.
River Derwent, Derbyshire
Mon 27th May
THE CATCH SERIES - MULLET ON THE FLY - HAMPSHIRE
A special opportunity to fly fish the coastal waters of Hampshire for species of Mullet with the man who literally wrote the book on the subject, veteran Orvis Saltwater Fly Fishing Festival guide and author, Colin Macleod.
Solent, Hampshire
Tues 28th May
THE CATCH SERIES - MULLET ON THE FLY - HAMPSHIRE
A special opportunity to fly fish the coastal waters of Hampshire for species of Mullet with the man who literally wrote the book on the subject, veteran Orvis Saltwater Fly Fishing Festival guide and author, Colin Macleod.
Solent, Hampshire
Sat 8th – Sun 9th June
BEGINNERS SALTWATER WEEKEND
Orvis UK is proud to host the fourth annual Beginners Saltwater Weekend, coming in June 2024.
The event is held over two days and includes talks, casting clinics, and a series of guided beach workshops. Everyone will have the opportunity to try and catch a fish and meet other anglers.
Chichester Harbour
WED 26TH JUNE
The Catch Series: Catch a Bass Experience
Spend a day with Orvis Endorsed Guide and Bass Anglers Sport Fishing Society advocate, Michael Rescorle, as he takes you in search of bass on the South Coast.
Exbury, Hampshire
Sat 6th July
The Catch Series: Catch a Bass Experience
Spend a day with Orvis Endorsed Guide and Bass Anglers Sport Fishing Society advocate, Michael Rescorle, as he takes you in search of south coast bass.
Exbury, Hampshire
sat 6th - sun 7th july
IMPROVERS FLY FISHING WEEKEND SCHOOL
This fly fishing instruction course is run on the world-famous River Test on our flagship beat at Kimbridge.
Our instructors will help you extend your fly-fishing skills with an emphasis on refining river technique and casting skills.
Kimbridge, Hampshire
Mon 8th July
THE CATCH SERIES: RIVER TROUT EXPERIENCE- DERBYSHIRE
Spend a guided day fly fishing on the River Derwent at Baslow, Derbyshire with local expert guide Chad Critchley.
River Derwent, Derbyshire
sun 14th july
BEGINNERS ONE DAY FLY-FISHING SCHOOL ON THE RIVER TEST
This one-day beginner fly fishing instruction program is aimed at the complete novice.
This course is held on our Kimbridge beat on the River Test, situated 10-15 minutes from Stockbridge and Andover.
Kimbridge, Hampshire
Sat 26th July
The Catch Series: Catch a Bass Experience
Spend a day with Orvis Endorsed Guide and Bass Anglers Sport Fishing Society advocate, Michael Rescorle, as he takes you in search of bass on the South Coast.
Exbury, Hampshire
Fri 30th Aug – Sun 1st Sept
SALTWATER FLY FISHING FESTIVAL
Join us at the 2024 Orvis Saltwater Fly Fishing Festival, against the stunning backdrop of Chichester Harbour and Hayling Island.
Chichester Harbour
Fri 20th Sept
The Catch Series: Catch a Bass Experience
Spend a day with Orvis Endorsed Guide and Bass Anglers Sport Fishing Society advocate, Michael Rescorle, as he takes you in search of south coast bass.
Exbury, Hampshire
Sun 22nd Sept
The Catch Series: Catch a Bass Experience
Spend a day with Orvis Endorsed Guide and Bass Anglers Sport Fishing Society advocate, Michael Rescorle, as he takes you in search of south coast bass.
Exbury, Hampshire