Ford Fly Fishers has leased a section of the Bybrook river between Ford and Slaughterford for nearly 30 years. The club fishing consists of a mix of wild and stock fish – all brown trout. Stockings usually take place three times per season in early/mid May, Mid/late June and early August, though this obviously varies with weather/water conditions. Usually 250-300 fish in the 1.5-2.5lb range are stocked each season.
The history of the catchment appears to start with an ‘Epitome of Title’ followed by a number of ‘Conveyances’, beginning with A. Grant in May 1919, followed by Dowding and Pugh in October 1928 and Sheppard and Merry in May 1953. It ultimately passed to a local architect who fished it himself and with friends until it was first leased by Ford Fly Fishers in November 1993.
Stocking is only conducted in two sections of the beat, leaving a substantial portion of the water for wild brown trout. Good relations with riparian owners have resulted in significant and ongoing improvements to the river, which has only further enhanced the already robust wild trout population, with wild fish up to 1.5lb being caught in recent seasons.
The club has approximately 40 members and should you be interested in joining, please contact our secretary, using the contact form.