Over the years, Avington has rarely been out of the Angling press’s fishing reports, which highlighted the big fish captured there by such respected anglers as Frank Sawyer, Dick Walker, Alan Pearson and Peter Stone.
“You only need to mention Avington to any fly fisherman and they say, “Oh yeah, that’s the place with the big fish. It’s produced many British records of its day and made the careers if you like of a lot of famous flyfishermen.”
Peter Cockwill, celebrated author, angler and international guide
Today, Avington attracts top anglers from all over the globe and has broken nearly every major trout record in Stillwater Fish and Fisheries in the UK.
“Avington has one huge advantage over most fisheries up and down Britain. It is right on the edge of the river Itchen, one of the premier chalkstreams, one of the best fishing spots in Britain, which provides it with the most incredibly gin clear water, which is perfect for sight fishing.”
Simon Cooper, Fishing Breaks MD, and writer