How long should a fly leader be? Which materials are best? How strong should my leader be for fly fishing? While we anglers talk a lot about flies, we tend to talk a lot less about something equally important: our...
Whether you’re faced with algal bloom or heavy weed, or find fish desperately spooky in shallow, clear water, summer fly fishing brings its own challenges! Here are some top tips for the common problems you’ll encounter for trout and other...
Have you started your saltwater fly fishing this year? With big bass, pollock, mackerel and others a mouthwatering possibility, you might just want to kit up for summer period! Chris Ogborne still finds plenty of encouragement to launch his boat...
These days the vast majority of sport anglers, certainly in the UK, seem to be catch and release supporters. The reasons are many and well justified: in an increasingly overpopulated world, fish stocks are vulnerable. It was Lee Wulf who...
Your fly lands gently on the water. A split second later, it is neatly devoured, as the line pulls taut and the rod kicks. Tempting a fish on the surface is among the most perfect moments in fly fishing. However,...
For tourists, France is renowned for its beauty, culture, gastronomy, and history. Iconic destinations and attractions include Paris with its famed Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Beyond the capital, the allure extends to the Provence region, the enchanting...
Life is too short to be a fair weather fly fisher! With so many species and techniques to explore, today’s game angler can continue fishing from when the leaves turn brown until proper cold weather sets in and there’s snow...
Imagine a 25 acre fishery comprising unspoilt woodland ¾ of a mile of chalk stream and two lakes where you can fish 365 days of the year on whatever day you want to go. It is where I am fortunate...
Whether you target trout, grayling or coarse fish, spider style fly patterns are uniquely deadly! Here is some tactical advice for various settings along with fresh fly patterns to tie yourself. Only a handful of materials are needed to tie...