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Bolham Fishing Syndicate
The Club Water at Bolham was originally part of the Worth Estate. When the Estate was split up the fishing was passed through various holding companies and eventually was purchased in 1987 by the original Bolham Fishing Syndicate. The fishing was split in to 2 beats, with the dividing point at Bolham Weir. For the next 12 years the water was fished regularly and produced very good catches, with the years 1992,3 and 4 being particularly prolific. However from 1999 the syndicate lost some of its cohesion and the fishing began to decline. The bank maintenance was stopped and it was not regularly fished. Sadly the otherwise continuous catch records were stopped at this period and there are no catch records for the period from 1999 – 2007.
Washfield Weir
The New Era
In 2008 the syndicate has been revamped. The ownership structure has changed and this has enabled some much needed improvements to be carried out. While this is still a work in progress, much has been achieved. It is hoped that by the end of the 2008 season the banks will be in proper shape, with good access and fishing on both beats. The catch record has been restarted and there are signs that the fishing is as good as it ever was. With the changes to the syndicate comes an opportunity; the formation of the Exe Bolham Fishing Club. This will allow members the chance to fish some of the finest water on the middle Exe, that has been previously very hard to access. The formation of the club will allow for greater investment in the water and hopefully good catches for members, and ongoing improvements.
Exe Valley Fishery
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The Beats
An opportunity to rent salmon and trout fishing on two famous beats on the River Exe. Rods will alternate weekly between the two Beats.
Description
Two famous beats of fishing, with well established records and renowned named pools. 14th February (Salmon) / 1st March (Trout) to 30th of September.
Pools and How we Fish Them. These tips are available by clicking on pool names on the beat map. They are meant as a guide to how we fish the pools at Bolham.
It is not definitive and is in no way meant to stifle experimentation. While we prefer to fly fish we allow all legal methods on the beat, and many of the pools lend themselves to spinning.
Upper Beat- From Washfield Weir to the Weir at Bolham, including Umberella Oak, Gordon's Run and the renowned Bollham Weir Pool it's self. Approx 900 meters single bank on the Exe.
Lower Beat- From Bolham Weir to the Worth House Bridge, including Brown Bank Upper and Lower Ladder and the Legendary Island Pool. Approx 800 meters of double bank on the Exe.
Ten year average for both beats during the eighties and nineties (87-96) when it was last commercial fished of 41 Salmon and Grilse with a few Sea Trout, which are beginning to return to the Exe in ever increasing numbers.
Access & Parking
Upper Beat park in layby near Washfield Weir. Walk back down the road towards the houses. Aprrox 50 yards. Follow path accross the leat and then walk back up to the weir.(see map) Should you wish to park at Bolham Weir parking and wade the river to access the beat, this is a decision for you.
Lower Beat there is a parking area provided for currently about four cars in a in/out lay by right beside the weir gate on the side of the A361. The Area will soon be chain link fenced off from the road. (see map)
Rod Availability
Fishing is available on a nominated day per week basis for the 2010 season.
The purchase of a day entitles the tenant to bring one fishing guest. Prior notification must be given to the fishing club manager if the guest is fishing unaccompanied by the tenant.
Price
£650 per rod for weekdays for the 2010 season.
£800 per rod for Saturday or Sunday for the 2010 season. Includes annual membership to RETA and management fee.
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