With fierce good looks and thrilling speed, it’s no surprise more of us are fly fishing for pike these days. Large stillwaters are especially popular, giving any angler the chance of a real net-filler! The pike of big lochs and...
Whether you’re short on time, or have just started learning to tie flies, you needn’t be an expert to create really effective fish catchers! In this new mini series, fishing author Dom Garnett shows us a handful of his favourite...
Fly anglers could endlessly debate their favourite fly patterns. But which flies sell the most numbers through a year of online sales? Our 2020 list reveals a selection of firm favourites along with a surprise or two. Gold Rib Hare’s...
With more of us fishing local than ever lately, fly anglers are increasingly setting their sights on alternative target species. But which is the most viable and commonplace fish to go for with game tackle? The perch has to be...
Store Team Looking for an easy to tie fly with wide appeal on both rivers and lakes this spring? With a slick, natural look, our Quill Emerger is not only one of the easiest of emerger flies to tie, but...
With grand views and plenty of hard-fighting trout, Burrator Reservoir is a great place to go fly fishing in Devon. Check out the best flies and tactics for this beautiful Dartmoor fishery. For those who don’t know it, Burrator offers something...
After a very uncertain year, fishing has been a safe haven for many existing anglers. But a huge boom of new anglers means this year is a better time than ever to try new things when fly fishing. From new...
The meandering rivers of Devon might have a reputation for holding small but numerous trout. But with some local knowledge and one or two truly special venues, however, there are some surprising monsters lurking way out west. It’s not every...
Top 6 Flies For UK Saltwater Fishing With countless locations to explore and various species to catch, it’s little wonder saltwater fly fishing is growing around the British coast. Fish like bass, pollack and mullet not only take a fly...