We were fortunate to have some wonderful parties on the river in August. It was a delight to have their company and at last the weather and river started to behave! Robert W and Mr Stott enjoyed a terrifc week with different guests each day culminating in a full on family party day for his son Richard’s 40th. Twin daughters his lovely wife Julia and two son in laws Al and Richard keen to learn the art of fishing! Two salmon caught that day biggest 10lb to Al the man in crocodile shoes ( Peter’s son in law ) who a few days earlier lost one to the net! (familiar story this year ) The children and dogs had a great time exploring the estate, ate a fabulous lunch, wines and cake were a fitting repast to the birthday. Barry Nichol guided very successfully and the rods were delighted to see their casting come on leaps and bounds. We have now two more courses fully booked now in October (contact us on john@farnleyestate.co.uk for your special treat A 2018 Spring salmon course) ! Its a testament to the simple tips we can provide added to local know how in terms of tactics and we enjoy just watching and helping our current rods extend their skills and hopefully become more successful on the Tyne and other fine salmon rivers.

Following this group we had the return of one the most loyal and long standing friends of Farnley the Turner party, with Big John and Sally, the mad keen Hooper brothers John and Paul. Barry Mitchell had a lovely time guiding the party and all sorts of new techniques with rods and associated lines were tried. John Hooper had a tremendous tussle on day one with a 16lb beauty which was returned, well done John. After that the river looked superb, fish were running in flurries most days,but sadly nothing else to report. Many thanks Anthony for organising his party and they had a great time in Blanchland staying at the Lord Crewe Arms they said ‘highly recommended’.
Here is John Hooper’s beauty cradled by Barry Mitchell:

John Hooper’s 16lb Tyne Salmon August 2018 Farnley Estate Corbridge