Tag: Test

Dwindling flylife evidences a worrying decline of the River Test

Furthermore, S&TC can now point the finger firmly in the direction of Chilbolton and Fullerton Waste Water Sewage Works; or, more aptly, the permits which legally condone their destructive discharge.

The River Test is one of UK’s most famous, if not the most famous, trout river in the country; yet S&TC have significant evidence that it is sadly in decline. Furthermore, S&TC can now point the finger firmly in the direction of Chilbolton and Fullerton Waste Water Sewage Works; or, more aptly, the permits which legally condone […]

Bossington Test reborn by Cain Bio-Engineering Ltd.

Slow, canal-like flows attract deep sediment deposits blanketed with ribbon weed and algae, so the prospect of an improved fly-fishing experience with streaming flows and trout rising between beds of flowering Water-crowfoot (Ranunculus), finally tipped the balance in favour of change.

This river section features one of the Middle Tests’ most celebrated dry fly-fishing beats with its Georgian ‘Bossington House’ backdrop, framed by cedars of Lebanon, as seen across the west-facing water meadows by visiting anglers.     This quintessential fishing scene in its pastoral Hampshire setting was hampered though, by the poor and deteriorating quality […]

New initiative helps to secure a brighter future for the iconic Test and Itchen

The Bourne Rivulet. picture credit Simon Cain. The loss of river fly invertebrates such as Blue-Winged Olives is an early warning that our rivers are suffering from the effects of pollution. A scientific survey by Salmon & Trout Conservation UK and funded by the Test & Itchen Association aims to investigate how the Test and Itchen chalkstreams are faring.

The condition of Hampshire’s renowned chalkstreams will be put under the microscope this year following an agreement between fisheries research charity, Salmon and Trout Conservation UK and the Test and Itchen Association. Salmon & Trout Conservation UK (S&TC UK) who are continuing their national Riverfly Census across the country this year will be working closely […]