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  Varivas Fly Lines - a second cast.
Jun 17, 2009
When I wrote my review of two Varivas 4-weight floating trout fly lines (see article published on 1 January, 2009), I mentioned that I intended to fish with both lines and report back on how well they floated and performed after some serious use. Just over two months into the 2009 trout season seems a good time to make that report.
  Capes of Good Hope and Great Value
May 29, 2009
Lakeland Fly Tying have a great selection of quality capes for all uses but at reasonable pricesYes the 'Cape Crusader' is back! Fish&Fly's resident fly tyer and reviewer Simon Young took recent delivery of some more sample capes from the folks at Lakeland Fly Tying and set about tying up some flies with them to see how they performed. Brahma, Genetic dry fly and Grizzly Rooster all came our way. You can find out the results inside and also all about "The Lakeland Cut" and no it's not a new hairstyle as Simon explains.
  The principles of layering - the base layer
Apr 16, 2009
Capilene - base layer materialWe all have heard about wearing layers of clothing and how this helps regulate sweat and temperature but how many of us really understand how to get the best out of this and just end up wearing two sweaters or multiple t-shirts to try and keep warm - I know I am guilty of this and that it rarely ends up being comfortable. Patagonia, the developers of this concept over 20 years are continually researching and developing new materials and products which they will explain to us over the course of an occasional short series of articles starting with the base layer.
  Cape Crusader
Mar 11, 2009

Fish&Fly's very own Cape Crusader!Fish and Fly's own 'Cape Crusader' - fly tyer Simon Young, takes a close look at a couple of capes that he reckons offer top quality but at a mid-range price!

The Whiting Farm range offers a large selection of varieties, natural and dyed, and everyone we have shown our review samples too has gone and bought some straight away - one person even bought the sample on the spot!

Take a look inside and see what Simon has to say about them.
  Varivas Saltwater Hooks & Largartun Extra Strong Thread
Jan 16, 2009
Lakeland FlytyingFly Tying expert Simon Young tries out some saltwater hooks from Varivas for his expeditions overseas and likes what he finds. He also investigates Largartun's claim of an extra strong thread to check if it is all it purports to be! Find out more inside.
  Varivas Fly Lines - a first look
Jan 1, 2009
Varivas LogoWriter and regular contributor Terry Lawton takes a couple of 4 weight Varivas fly lines and gives us his first impressions. He will be testing them more throughly out on the water this coming season and we will report back on his practical findings and experiences then.
  Marryat Tactical 9' 6 weight rod
Dec 22, 2008

Marryatt Tactical fly rodWell-known guide and instructor Philip White, also a member of APGAI, takes a look for us at the Marryat Tactical range of rods, in particular the 9 foot 6 weight model.

Along with his fellow APGAI instructors, it got a good workout at Carsington more of which inside ....
  Going Zonkers with Lakeland Fly Tying
Dec 15, 2008

Lakeland Zonker strips make great pike flies!FISH&FLY's resident fly tier Simon Young takes a look at the range of rabbit strip materials on offer from Lakeland Fly Tying and explains why you should be going 'Zonkers' about them!

He also gives a simple 'recipe' for a Pike fly you can whip up yourself in no time.
 
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