A fly fisherman's wet dream

Bentley Motors has created the ultimate angling accessory; the new Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner. A fly fisherman's wet dream.

A fly fisherman's wet dream Photo by Bentley Motors
A fly fisherman's wet dream Photo by Bentley Motors
A fly fisherman's wet dream Photo by Bentley Motors
A fly fisherman's wet dream Photo by Bentley Motors
A fly fisherman's wet dream Photo by Bentley Motors
A fly fisherman's wet dream Photo by Bentley Motors
A fly fisherman's wet dream Photo by Bentley Motors

Hand-crafted by Bentley's bespoke coachbuilding division, the Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner is an exquisite installation that houses all the equipment required for a successful day on the river.

Four rods are stored in special tubes trimmed in Saddle leather with Linen cross-stitching and located on the underside of the parcel shelf. A pair of landing nets in matching leather bags are stored in a bespoke, carpet-trimmed hard pocket built into the side of the boot.

At the heart of the Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner are three individual, Saddle-leather-trimmed units: a master tackle station, a refreshment case, and a waterproof wader-stowage trunk.

The master tackle station and refreshment case sit on a sliding tray allowing easy access. Inside the master tackle unit is a special Burr Walnut veneered drawer containing a fly-tying vice, tools, and a selection of cotton, hooks, and feathers. Beneath this are four machined-from-solid aluminum reel cases trimmed in Saddle leather with a Linen cross-stitching. The interior of the refreshment case is trimmed in Linen leather. It contains up to three metal flasks, a set of Mulliner fine-china tableware, and a separate food storage compartment. With a quilted leather finish on top, it can also be removed entirely and used as additional seating.

Waders and boots are conveniently stowed in a hand-crafted and Saddle-leather-wrapped wood trunk, lined with hard-wearing neoprene material to keep the items in a waterproof environment after use. Of course, all three units can be removed from the Bentayga's boot whenever maximum luggage space is required.

Waterproof boot-floor and rear-sill-protection covers are discreetly integrated into the rear of the Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner, as is an electronic dehumidifier unit, to ensure the area remains fresh and dry.

For the first time with Bentayga, Mulliner's "Welcome Lights" are featured. These are built into the underside of the doors and project the Bentley and Mulliner logos onto the ground when the doors are opened. In addition, as a bespoke option, any personal logo or graphic can be individually specified on a customer's Bentayga order.

Geoff Dowding, Director of Mulliner, said: “The Bentayga Fly Fishing car showcases the breadth and level of detail a customer can expect from Mulliner. This is an individual bespoke solution, and our skilled craftspeople can design elegant and exquisitely executed bespoke solutions to complement any customer's lifestyle or hobby. Fly fishing is a sport that requires a variety of equipment and clothing, so it was essential  to package the rods, reels, waders, boots, and fly-tying station into the car in a luxurious, accessible, and elegant way - and the result is truly extraordinary.”

Bentley Bentayga - Genuine Luxury with Go-Anywhere Ability
Never before has a vehicle coherently combined genuine luxury with go-anywhere driving ability.

Powerful, individual, and exquisite in equal measure, the Bentayga is for those who demand luxury without restriction. It provides an authentic Bentley experience, even in the most challenging environments, and takes luxury to new places, unrestrained by climate, terrain, or conditions.

It offers any vehicle's most comprehensive range of on- and off-road drive settings via Bentley's Drive Dynamics Mode and optional Responsive Off-Road Setting. Up to eight modes are available, allowing drivers to select the perfect dynamic set-up for any surface or road condition at the simple turn of a dial. This versatility is complemented by Bentley Dynamic Ride (electrically activated 48V active roll control) and Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS).

The Responsive Off-Road Settings allow customers to select the appropriate vehicle settings for a wide range of off-road surfaces. At the same time, the Driver Information Panel displays information on pitch, roll, wheel articulation, steering angle, compass bearing, and altitude.

As with all Bentleys, the Bentayga comes with a multi-mode air suspension. The Bentayga driver has four modes: High 2, High 1, Normal, and Low. High 2, for example, can be manually selected when tackling more severe off-road surfaces. Customers can also lower the rear suspension via a switch in the boot to ease loading and trailer hitching.

Mathias Haegglund Code Collector, Globetrotter, and Occasional Gamer.