NASF’s latest depiction of the world of the Atlantic salmon shows the safe areas for salmon where the fish are protected by agreements with commercial fishermen. Unfortunately, there are also red spots on the map. These show the areas where mixed-stock fisheries continue to endanger wild salmon. Read More
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A British angler is opening up the gateway for anglers to fish with fly and lures for the world class, record-breaking sport fish of the Amazon Rainforest. Read More
During a recent event hosted at Rutland Water, Hardy & Greys, sponsor of Team England for the second year running introduced the current years teams to the press and presented them with their team kits. Read More
Several of the fish stairs in Norway are now in poor working order. Why does the Directorate for Nature Management (DN) need to restore or rebuild more than 80 steps around the country? Read More
Allen Fly Co are currently running a pre-Summer sale on their original Alpha series fly reels with nearly 50% off current prices. Well worth a look! With sizes from 3/4 to 9/10 there is sure to be one or more to suit your needs. Read More
The Hardy Sintrix ranges of fly rods for freshwater (Zenith) and saltwater (Proaxis) are now fully available from Sportfish. There are also several other exciting new products worth checking out. Read More
The Angling Trust’s England Lady Fly Fishers stormed to an emphatic win over Scotland and Wales at Bewl Water in Kent on Thursday 26th of May, their 110lb 3.5oz total catch more than doubling the 55lb 1oz of second placed Wales. Read More
Once in a while something comes across the editors desk here at Fish&Fly that really makes my day. Today my fishing friends it is a trailer for a fishing video. Not much new in that you may say BUT this is homegrown UK talent at last catching up to the USA. I am excited and so should you be. Read More
We recently came into possession of some copies of the Scottish publication for game fishers called Rod and Line from the 1960's. Browsing through them this letter from a Mr J.L. Hardy caught my eye... Read More
The Fieldsports Channel visits the Arundell Arms in Devon and has a go at catching what they dub the "Clotted Cream MacNab" of a salmon, sea trout, brown trout and a bass on the fly. Read More
The largest ever initiative to remove breeding American mink from north Scotland is now underway reports the Scottish Wildlife Trust. Read More
The Fish&Fly team recently had the chance to travel down to Timsbury in Hampshire to enjoy a days fishing on the River Test and carriers. Spring had sprung and the fish were on the Hawthorn Flies! Read More
Author Terry Lawton fishes on the River Wensum at Bintree Mill and shows how to approach small river fishing. Narrated by John Bailey. Read More
The current range of Patagonia clothing suitable for fly fishing is growing and new products continue to be developed every season to tempt us. We put their Men's Guidewater Pants (that's trousers to you and me!) through their paces recently to see if they lived up to the claim of being suitable for both fishing and casual wear. Read More
The Mahseer is rightly famous as a superb gamefish and they can also be caught by fly fishers too as this report on a new world record catch proves. Read More
No plans for the summer? Always wanted to try some sea trout fishing but guided through the hands of the professionals? Then take note of the following opportunities, all handled through Steffan Jones, who needs little introduction when it comes to the sea trout world. Read More
Check out this very nice-looking trailer for a fly fishing video shot in Patagonian Chile by a local fly fishing guide named Martin Aylwin and cameraman Christian Copaja. He only planned to make a promo video originally for his guiding service but I think this shows promise for bigger things to come. Read More
Ranger Andrew Scott was top rod at a national competition last weekend, helping his Northumbrian Water team to another top three finish. Read More
Gye nets are perfect for anglers on the move. Slip them over your shoulder and they are always at hand when you need them. Scottish manufacturer Fastnets are offering members some exclusive deals on both trout and salmon gye nets. Read More
Fancy a change from trout? Carp can provide a great challenge on the fly rod and you can target them on very light gear in open water - just remember to use low rod angles to tire them out. Read More