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Timsbury T5 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

The Timsbury 5 beat is mid to lower stretch of the main river Test with an idyllic chalkstream carrier. There is just under half a mile of main river fishing and 370 yards of carrier, which is catch and release. The main river has a moderate flow rate with shallows and deep runs. It has good aquatic fly with a good mayfly and prolific sedge hatches later in the summer.

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.

Individual bookings: For an individual rod on the beat on the chosen day. No minimum rod limit per booking. Exclusive use of the beat is not guaranteed. 

Guide availability

Guides are charged at £285 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

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Trout Season

1st May - 30th September

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.

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 permitted at our Timsbury T5 beat.

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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