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Stuart Wardle Durham Fly Fishing Bio:


Stuart Wardle A fanatical fly fisherman and licensed coach who has been lucky to have fished with some great fishermen in many fantastic places around the world. The North of England and Scottish Borders are very special places and have some beautiful and fantastic waters to fly fish. I'm still learning the craft after more than 30years and I hope the flyfishing journey will never end. Fly Fishing Bio: 1967 first perch on a worm 1999 England International; 2002 CEFF Chairman 2006 Team England Rivers Manager; 2010 Commonwealth Team Silver Medal (Wales) 2011 Started The Durham Fly Fishing Company; 2012 Commonwealth Team Silver Medal (Tasmania); 2012 Appointed Head Coach to the Angling Trust/ADB Talent Pathway Programme; 2014 Commonwealth Team Silver Medal (England); 2014 Launch of www.flyfishingvideoguide.com Commonwealth Team Member Canada 2016

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The Durham Fly Fishing Company 2018 Early Season Round Up

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Monday, May 21, 2018, In : News 


Eventually things have started to warm up after what all I can say has been a cold, slow, and patchy spring. The hatches have been the best I have seen for a good few years but trout seem to have been reluctant to rise despite the bounty on the surface. Fish have been in great fettle which has meant fishing earlier in the day and early evening to match their active [periods. This last bit of warm weather has really got the hatches in full swing with Hawthorns, Black Gnats, Iron Blues, Yellow ...


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The Durham Fly Fishing Company 2018 Early Season Round Up

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Monday, May 21, 2018, In : News 


Eventually things have started to warm up after what all I can say has been a cold, slow, and patchy spring. The hatches have been the best I have seen for a good few years but trout seem to have been reluctant to rise despite the bounty on the surface. Fish have been in great fettle which has meant fishing earlier in the day and early evening to match their active [periods. This last bit of warm weather has really got the hatches in full swing with Hawthorns, Black Gnats, Iron Blues, Yellow ...


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An Interview with The Durham Fly Fishing Company at 2018 BFFI

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, In : News 


This years BFFI was brilliant and it was wonderful to meet up with clients old and new. I have to say it was one of the best ones I have attended in a good few years. Well done Bridgette, Steve & the Team
The following link will take you to a Blog from my good friend Richard Fieldhouse of Barbless Flies featuring a number of interviews talking about this years British Fly Fair including one with yours truly !!!. Hope you enjoy?
If you havn't been before and get a chance to visit BFFI in Staffor...
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It's more about you than me....

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, In : News 
Thank you so much for the nomination which resulted in The Durham Fly Fishing Company winning the LTG 2018 European Award for Service Excellence for the second year running. To make things even better I also found out this month that DFFCo. has won the 2018 Travel & Hospitality Award for Service Excellence.
As a client, you will always be my principal focus when arranging lessons, coaching, guided days or trips in the UK & other destinations. Seeking feedback is really important so I can revie...
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Fly Fishing the Upper Tees .... a new Partnership

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Sunday, May 14, 2017, In : News 
The Durham Fly Fishing Company are delighted to announce a new partnership with The High Force Hotel in Upper Teesdale, County Durham to provide a comprehensive range of Fly Fishing and Tenkara packages for anyone interested in fishing the fantastic Upper Tees in County Durham.

Since Jan & Kevin took over the hotel last year they have completely renovated and refurbished the hotel .. the rooms, the bar, the kitchen... in fact everything to make this a wonderful venue for a fly fishing break o...
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The Durham Fly Fishing Company at London Fly Fishing Fair 10 & 11 March 2017

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Thursday, February 23, 2017, In : News 




I'm excited to take a stand at the forthcoming London Fly Fishing Fair so I can showcase the wonderful rivers and lakes in the North of England and some of the other guided destination fly fishing trips I host.


Please pop by and say hello...you never know I might just be able to provide that perfect fly fishing break experience you have been looking for. 
I will also be using the event to showcase The Durham Fly Fishing Company recently winning the Luxury Tourist Guide 2017 European Award for S...
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NEW Exclusive Fly Fishing and Montenegro ...Exciting times for The Durham Fly Fishing Company

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Thursday, June 23, 2016, In : News 
On Monday I had final discussions on establishing a new exclusive partner arrangement with a fantastic top 5***** Hotel in the Region which I'm really excited about. Final proposal and marketing info' has gone to their marketing department for approval for their brochures ..but obviously I can't say a lot until formally signed off :-) looking good though.... In 12 days I will be flying out to Montenegro for a little bit of video, photography and meetings with Aristokrata however I envisag...

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www.flyfishingvideoguide.com - The Launch of Project X

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Friday, December 19, 2014, In : News 
The BIG Launch of .......



Well, after months and months of work today sees the formal launch of my new and exciting membership website www.flyfishingvideoguide.com 

I am personally really excited to be part of this project which originally came about from a discussion with a good friend of mine Stephen who suggested utilising my fly fishing knowledge and skills to provide an online video fly fishing resource.
Of course being shy and quiet,  I initially said no way!! but with a little arm twistin...
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Commonwealth 2014 Video & Brochure Launch

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Sunday, July 13, 2014, In : News 
If you get a chance check out the video complied by Wilderness TV and Snowbee UK of the 2014 Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships in Devon England.
You can check me out at 8.44 and 43.50 via my front page or at  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-VICwVEoBQ

Why not download a copy of my new brochure which includes a free Handy River Hatch Chart ...DFF CO Brochure

Testing out my new outdoor Banner


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Busy... Busy... Busy.... Thankyou and a new brochure launch

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, In : News 
First of all sorry for the lack of news and updates, the heading tells the story and since April I have been busy Guiding and providing tuition to lots of clients and the feedback from everyone is fantastic. Thank you so much I must be doing something right. 
If you are interested in regular updates, please check out my Facebook page and even better send me a request and lets be friends. 
As a member of the Coaching Team for the Angling Trust Talent Pathway another 5 young talented anglers secu...
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Eden Beauty

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Monday, April 8, 2013, In : News 
Despite these challenging spring conditions managed a nice one on Saturday and at 53 cm was very pleased especially on the dry from a really difficult lie under some branches ...it thought it was safe !!....
We just need some warmer weather and the water to warm up to get some more of these on the feed.


 
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The futures looking bright....the future is The Durham Fly Fishing Company....Roll on the 2013 Season...looks like it will be a good one

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, In : News 


If January and the first week of February is an indication of orders and bookings for the 2013 season...things are looking very bright here at The Durham Fly Fishing Company especially when you can feel that spring is just around the corner.
All guiding and tuition rates have once again been held at 2011 prices which means even better value for all my clients...past present & future.
A taster of new services for 2013...
  • Wilderness Fly Fishing adventure weekends on river/lake/loch in wild and...

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New Info' & Technical Resource

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Monday, September 17, 2012, In : News 
We now have a new Info &Technical Resource page on the site which will be added to over time.
To kick things off there is:
 -  'X' Rating Tippet and Leader Selection Table (primarily for Stroft but can be used for other brands too);
 -  River brown trout length to weight ratio table to help identify the weight of that trout you returned after C&R;
-   Introduction to Tenkara article which includes a useful Tenkara leader /line size guide.

Go to Information & Technical Resouce

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Approved Guide for John Norris of Penrith

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Thursday, November 17, 2011, In : News 
Got some great news this week in that the Durham Fly Fishing Company is now an approved Trout and Grayling Guide for John Norris of Penrith. This links really well with our North of England base and our clients in Cumbria and the North West and provides a mutual opportunity for John Norris' clients, customers and visitors to have direct access to the services of The Durham Fly Fishing Company. 
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First Blog

Posted by Stuart Wardle on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, In : News 
Well here we go ...the Durham Fly Fishing Company is live.

I've had a really busy October so far with some really good grayling although this recent cold snap may have put their heads down for a couple of days.

The DFF Co boat and engine are this week having their winter service in readiness for next season's wild trout lakes.
 
I'm also finalising a number of excellent high quality products that will be available to DFF Co customers and clients....hooks, flies, specialised leaders, tippet etc wa...
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