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Kimbridge 'Ginger Beer' Beat Booking - Trout Season

Come and spend a day on one of our highly coveted stretches of the Test, and step far back in angling history, to a time when the pace of life allowed for a deep enjoyment of time on the river.

Booking Type

Individual Rods from £160
Exclusive Bookings from £595

Our 'Ginger Beer' beat is our flagship stretch of the River Test. It has a long history dating back to the Doomsday book. This productive beat is a third of a mile in length with a medium flow rate, with interesting shallows and a bubbling top pool. 

This beat is extremely popular—early booking is recommended.

How to book:

  • Select the type of booking you require
  • Click "Schedule Your Booking"
  • Find the date you would like to book - if the date is greyed out, the beat is unavailable to book
  • Select the available slot time
  • Complete your details
  • Click "Checkout" to complete your transaction

Please note: you cannot book multiple dates in the same order. 

Once you have checked out you will receive order and booking confirmations, along with a downloadable information pack. Two days prior to your booking you will receive any access codes you will require via email. If you do not receive any of these emails, please check your junk folder before contacting our sporting adventures team on sportingadventures@orvis.co.uk.

Exclusive vs Individual Bookings

Exclusive bookings: The base price is for up to 4 rods, and will guarantee you exclusive use of the beat on the chosen day. You will be able to add additional rods and a guide to your order while booking. Exclusive use bookings also grant you the use of the fishing hut and its facilities.

Individual bookings: For an individual rod on the beat on a chosen day. You can select the number of rods you require while booking - the number of available places is shown on the date selection page, and the option to select the number of rods required is presented on the customer details page. No minimum rod limit per booking. Maximum of 4 individual rod bookings per day. Exclusive use of the beat is not guaranteed as there may be other individual rod bookings using the beat on the same day. 

Pricing

Prices will be shown once a date is selected in the calendar. Prices will vary due to seasonality and demand.

Guide availability

Guides are charged at £260 per day and are only available for exclusive bookings. If you are booking an individual rod and would like a guide, please contact our customer service team.

Other Information

Orvis Day Lettings Additional Terms and Conditions

 

Trout Season

1st April - 30th September

Grayling Period

16th October - 15th December 2024

1st October - 14th December 2025

Year Round - General Purpose

  • Fly Rod: 8’6” rated for 4 or 5 weight line or 9’ rated for 4 or 5 weight line
  • Fly Line: PRO Trout Smooth or Hydros Trout
  • Leader: SuperStrong Plus 9’ 4X for larger flies. Ideal for novice anglers too. Longer, finer 5X and 6X leaders for smaller flies and low water.

April to September - Upstream Dry Fly

  • Fly Rod: 9’ rated for 4 or 5 weight line, 9’5” rated for 5 weight line or 10’ rated for 3 or 4 weight line
  • Fly Line: PRO Trout Smooth, Hydros Trout or Hydros Superfine
  • Leader: SuperStrong Plus 9’ 4X for larger flies, good control and strength. Longer, finer 5X and 6X leaders for smaller flies and low water. Mirage Leaders and Tippets offer increased tactical advantage.

October to December - Winter Nymphing

  • Fly Rod: 10’ rated for 2 or 3 weight line or 11’ 3 weight
  • Fly Line: Hydros Tactical Nymph or Clearwater III Sink
  • Leader: Tactical Nymph Leader plus Tactical Sighter Tippet. Mirage Tapered Leader 9’ 5X or 6X for smaller nymphs.

Flies

For latest hatch information and general advice on fly selection, please contact Orvis Stockbridge directly on 01264 811019. Flies can be purchased online or at our Orvis Stockbridge store.

Wading

Wading is not required and almost all the fishing is accessible from the bank. However, wading is available from the footbridge upstream towards the weir pool. The wading is easy and not too deep through the centre up to the pool, which should not be entered. Breathable chest waders are recommended. Use of a wading staff and flotation aid are also advisable when wading.

We have also brought together some of our top selling products in our Chalkstream Collection, perfect for wherever you might be fishing.

Will there be other people on the beat at the same time?

If you've bought an individual rod there may be other people fishing at the same time.

If you have booked exclusive use, your party will be the only people fishing for the day.

The date or day I want to book is unavailable for the type of booking I require, can you help?

Our availability is live, if your preferred date is unavailable, please contact our sporting adventures team on sportingadventures@orvis.co.uk, or 01264 349515.

I'd like to book a bespoke experience on the beat e.g. special occasions or corporate days, can you help?

Yes! Please contact our bookings team who will be happy to help design your day.

Is the beat wheelchair friendly?

All of our beats offer limited wheelchair access however, by their nature, riverbanks are uneven, natural surfaces.

Can I bring my own guide for the day?

No. However, we do offer a guided service. For exclusive bookings this can be selected during booking. For individual rods, please contact our bookings team.

Can I bring my dog?

Service dogs are of course permitted, however we would request that you do not bring any other family pets for the day, as this can create difficult situations on the riverbank.

What should I do if I need to cancel my booking?

Please refer to the Orvis Day Lettings: Terms and Conditions for our cancellation policy.

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