Ever found a spot full of fish, but really tricky to get at? Whether it’s a bushy stream or the craggy corner of a stillwater, trout and other species so often love the spots anglers hate! Dominic Garnett has some...
We all have those trips when the weather is grim and the fish refuse to play ball. But what can we do to stack the odds in our favour? Whether it’s an unusual fly pattern or a complete change of...
Tempting trout throughout the fishing year, bloodworm patterns are a useful addition to any angler’s fly box. We look at how best to use these deadly patterns on a seemingly quiet Stillwater on a cold winters day. A cold and...
Selecting the right fly line for your style of fishing is not always as straightforward as it seems. The right choice, however, could make all the difference between a great session and a dry net. Here are a selection of...
Beautiful to behold, not to mention available to catch right up until mid March, grayling are many a fly angler’s favourite winter species. When the temperature drops or conditions are dicey, however, they can present a challenge. Here are some...
Looking for enjoyable fly fishing that won’t break the bank this holiday season? While the glossy magazines and YouTube clips might sell you visions of far flung angling places, there’s no need to travel a thousand miles for a memorable...
Top fry patterns and tips for autumn fly fishing After another hot summer, the edges of so many of our reservoirs are teeming with fry! Here are five excellent fry patterns to catch on in September and October, along with...
Pike of all sizes are fun on a fly rod. As the autumn arrives and our attention shifts from the trout streams to other horizons, more of us than ever are tackling up for toothy predators. You’ll need stronger lines...
For those of you who have gotten out the fly tying gear during this lockdown time why not kit up with a Silicone Daddy Longlegs. Easy to tie for those getting back into making their own flies but tricky enough...