Bentley’s best angling accessory
Imagine turning up at the Tongariro River in this. It’s the ultimate vehicle for wealthy motorists with a love of the great outdoors - the world’s most expensive SUV, specially kittedout to go fly fishing.
The vehicle is the Bentley Bentayga, which has just gone on sale in New Zealand priced from $398,000, and the special model is the Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner, which is fitted with all the equipment necessary for a successful day on the river or lake.
And we mean ALL the equipment, specially hand-crafted by Mulliner, which is Bentley’s bespoke coachbuilding division.
Four fishing rods are stored in special tubes trimmed in 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, carpettrimmed hard pocket built into the side of the boot.
At the heart of it all are three individual, 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 that allows for easy access. Inside the master tackle unit is a special burr walnut-veneered drawer containing a fly-tying vice and tools, as well as a selection of cotton, hooks and feathers. Beneath this are four aluminium reel cases trimmed in leather with linen cross-stitching.
The interior of the refreshment case is trimmed in linen leather, and contains up to three metal flasks and a set of Mulliner finechina tableware, as well as 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 handcrafted 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 which is perfect for travel.
Waterproof boot-floor and rearsill-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.