Campervan traveling and fishing to Blackdyke fishery Norfolk England in the winter. a view of Dyke
Channel: Garys vantube life is about fishing and van life
Date: 2024-02-06

If you’re planning a campervan trip to Norfolk, England, with a focus on fishing, here are some relevant keywords and information for your adventure:

Blackdyke Trout Fly Fishery:
Located near Hockwold-cum-Wilton, just 10 miles west of Thetford.
8-acre lake with wide grassy banks for ease of casting.
Home to fighting rainbow trout and a fair population of brown trout.
Open from 9:00 am until dusk; reservations not required unless you want to snag a boat1.
Boats available for rent if desired2.
Contact: Call Dean at 07525 730447 for tuition information or general inquiries3.
Fendick’s Fishery:
Located near Whittington, Thetford.
Boasts 5 fishing lakes and a camping & caravan park4.
Campervan Traveling:
Explore the beautiful East Anglian countryside in your campervan.
Enjoy the scenic drive from Hockwold-cum-Wilton to Thetford.
Consider visiting other fisheries in Norfolk during your trip.
Remember to pack your fishing gear, enjoy the serene landscapes, and have a fantastic time exploring Norfolk’s fishing spots! 🎣🚐🌿
Motorhome: A larger vehicle equipped for living and sleeping, often used for extended travel or camping1.
Campervan: A smaller, more compact vehicle that combines transportation and accommodation for camping adventures.
Awning: A tent-like structure attached to the side of a motorhome or campervan, providing additional outdoor space1.
Wild Camping: Camping in natural areas away from designated campsites.
Vanlife: A lifestyle centered around living and traveling in a campervan or converted van.
Solar Panels: Used to generate electricity for appliances in campervans.
Leisure Battery: A deep-cycle battery that powers lights, appliances, and other devices in a campervan.
Campervan
Staying at a campground with luxurious amenities.
Dinghy:
Refers to a vehicle towed behind an RV.
Can also refer to anything towed behind an RV
Drag: Two meanings:
Unnatural Drag: When a fly moves at a different rate than the current, creating a “V” in the water. Fish are put off by this.
Disk Drag: A mechanical system in a fly reel that resists and slows the speed at which line is pulled off by a hooked fish.
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Dry Fly: A buoyant fly constructed of water-resistant materials to imitate insects that alight or float on the water’s surface.
Dubbing: Material (fur, yarn, wool, or synthetic fibers) wrapped onto a thread and around the hook shank to imitate an artificial fly’s abdomen or thorax.
Improved Clinch Knot: A monofilament knot commonly used to tie a tippet to the eye of a hook.
Dun: (1) A grayish or grayish-blue color often seen in mayfly wings. (2) An aquatic insect just emerged from the water and able to fly.
Emerger: An aquatic insect at the stage when it swims to the surface or just below to hatch or change from a nymph or pupa to a winged adult.
False Cast: Casting the fly line forward and back in the air without allowing the fly to drop onto the water.
Ferrule: The collar where sections of a fly rod are joined.
Flats: Expansive areas of water with relatively unchanging depth, often over sand or grass bottoms—ideal for species like bonefish.
Floatant: A waterproofing salve or cream used to help flies, leaders, and fly lines float.
Float Tube: A one-person craft with a seat across the bottom, allowing feet in the water and movement using scuba fins.
Cleaning and Prepping Trout:
Clean the trout as soon as possible after catching it to prevent spoilage.
Use a dedicated filleting utensil for clean and easy cuts.
Begin by holding the fish by its lower jaw and making a cut up the belly from the anus to between the gills.

Campfire Cooking:
Place each trout on a piece of aluminum foil.
Season with salt and pepper.
Stuff the cavity with butter, green pepper, and garlic.
Roll the trout tightly in the foil to form packets.
Use more foil to secure each packet to a metal toasting rod for easy handling over the coals
Float Tube Basics:
A float tube, also known as a belly boat, is an inflatable device designed for anglers.
It allows you to access hard-to-reach fishing spots on lakes, lochs, and slow-moving rivers.
Float tubes are lightweight, portable, and perfect for solo fishing adventures12.
Advantages of Float Tubes:
Simplicity: Float tubes are easy to transport and set up.
Solo Fishing: Ideal for anglers who prefer fishing alone.
Access: Drift over key fishing spots without much movement.
Stealth: Low profile allows for quiet and stealthy fishing.
Prospecting: Cover water efficiently and explore different areas34.
Fly Fishing Techniques from a Float Tube:
Streamer Fishing: Use streamers with varying fly line weights based on water depth and fish location. Floating lines work well over shallow weed banks1.
Nymph Fishing: Drift nymphs over likely trout holding areas.
Time to Go: Enjoy the tranquility of still waters while casting your fly from the comfort of your float tube