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What better way to Fly Fish for Carp than with a fishing fly. Long gone are the days when a float and baiting was the only way to get these large hard fighting fish. It is not just dog biscuits...

With carp now Britain’s most popular sport fish, it’s no surprise that fly anglers are getting in on the act. But while bait-style patterns represent an easy way in, the greatest thrill of all is tricking carp on natural, imitative...

Offering brilliant and affordable sport right through the season, the grayling is an absolute godsend for any fly fisher who gets withdrawal symptoms through the winter or enjoys a spot of nymphing or dry fly fishing at the start of...

As any seasoned angler will tell you, the conditions can have a huge impact on sport. But is it still worth fly fishing when faced with high winds, intense heat or even snowfall? Devon guide and author Dom Garnett has a...

With superb water clarity and stunning fish, England’s chalkstreams offer mesmerising fly fishing right through the cooler months. Fliesonline is your guide to these challenging yet rewarding waters, with tips and some recommended day ticket fisheries that won’t break the...

What could be better than catching a big trout on the dry fly? From the excitement of watching it rise, to that dangerous bend in the rod, it doesn’t get a lot better!  These days, though, perhaps the majority of big fish...

Out fishing this month? July and August can provide memorable days on the water. But while we all love the warm weather and long evenings, this time of year is not always incredibly easy. Whether we encounter blazing hot sun...

As much as we love catching trout, fly fishing isn’t just about chasing creatures with spots these days. In fact, there are stacks of other species also well worth a cast. Some of them are much more common and catchable...

Offering so much water to explore, with affordable day ticket access for everyone, South West Lakes Trust offers some of the best places to go fly fishing in Devon and Cornwall! Click here for a list of fly fisheries and ticket...