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Pon my soul: Fly fishing for whopping tarpon in the Florida Keys

Published in: Members Articles‘Pon my soul Initially fly fishing in Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago (my homeland) and other islands, introduced me to the splendor of Tarpon. Tarpon are just so exhilarating, they’re extremely acrobatic and test your tackle, line and knots to the very limit. To coin a phrase “I was hooked” and after many… Read More

Preparing for the Flats

Don't go to that dream destination unprepared...Sportfish present the essential guide to tackling up for saltwater fly fishing! Read More

Paul Sharman

Pushing the Boat Out – Fly Fishing at Eagle Brae

Nestled in the hillside of the beautiful Strathglass, a few miles outside Beauly near Inverness, lies Eagle Brae – a... Read More

John Bailey

Remembering Wilson

They say you always remember where you were when hearing of calamitous events like 9/11, or for some of us... Read More

John Bailey

River Roach obsession – part two

So, how did we get on, Ian and I, on our second day on the river Wensum. Day One had... Read More

Editor

Salmon in Derbyshire river a first since Industrial Revolution

Atlantic salmon have been discovered on the River Ecclesbourne, a tributary of the River Derwent, Derbyshire for the first time... Read More

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Scottish Parliament Inquiry into Salmon Farming Agreed

A formal Petition, lodged in the Scottish Parliament in February 2016* by Salmon & Trout Conservation Scotland, seeking protection for... Read More

Dave Coster

Pond Secrets

NAME GAMES Most people probably think of ponds as being small, and term larger bodies of water as lakes, but... Read More

Editor

Protecting Bristol Bay – Simms Steps Up

Bozeman, Montana – Simms Fishing Products, the well-known manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear and technical apparel for anglers everywhere takes... Read More

John Bailey

Ranunculus… The Truth

A couple of days back, I went for one of the more enlightening meetings of my life at the Wye... Read More

John Bailey

Return of the Native Angler

Apologies to Thomas Hardy for nicking his title, but events have taken me back to Norfolk this week, not to... Read More

John Bailey

Rivers Well Travelled

Many of us were brought up in our fishing infancy by the wise words of Mr Crabtree, aka Bernard Venables.... Read More

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Scott Fly Rods : Behind the Scenes

Scott Fly Rods let their friends Ben and Travis of Felt Soul Media poke around the factory for a couple days to see what they'd come up with. As usual, they were totally disappointed with the outcome and have encouraged them to "get a real job." "We appreciate the effort guys, but it seems you can't even afford a camera that films in color." Read More

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Sea Trout by Steffan Jones

What the Publisher Says Sea Trout – Tips, Tricks & Tribulations Sea Trout are a mysterious fish. They come and... Read More

Chris de Cani

Postal Problems and Difficulties with the Duchess of Cambridge

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Stop right there festive Freddie as it’s still many weeks away and... Read More

Dave Coster

Punched Bread

PERFECT MIX I mentioned a few weeks ago that I would take a proper look at punched bread fishing, a... Read More

John Bailey

Redditch Tackle Fair – Further Thoughts

I’m delighted there has been some reaction to the pieces both I and John Stephenson have written on last week’s... Read More

John Bailey

River Roach Obsession

I am totally crazy, gaga, mad for river roach and I’m not alone. Recent surveys have shown that a two-pound... Read More

Paul Sharman

Salmon Fishing by the Light of the Midnight Sun

Santa is a fisherman! Why wouldn’t he be – surrounded as he is by acres and acres of fish-filled lakes and... Read More

Editor

Scottish Ministers ordered to disclose names of Scotland’s ‘liciest’ salmon farms to Salmon & Trout Conservation Scotland

Source: Salmon and Trout Conservation The Scottish Information Commissioner has this week published a formal Decision that Scottish Ministers unlawfully... Read More

Season Finale on the Ponoi

The 2014 salmon season officially came to an end on the Ponoi last week and with three French, three American, two Scots, two English and ten Russian anglers it was an electric gathering. Read More

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