Charlie White, director of fishing at Roxtons Fieldsports, talks to Fish and Fly about the 2012 prospects for Iceland, while giving a fascinating insight into the wider role and responsibilities of one of the UK's top destination sporting agencies. But first, with the Russian season already under way on the Varzuga and the other Kola rivers and Norway set to open on June 1st, we asked him about another great destination salmon country, Iceland: Read More
Thomas Turner Fishing Antiques, part of the Fish and Fly Group of popular international fishing website and community forums, has... Read More
EARLY DAYS A little used method that can be a smooth-running joy to use when you get it right, turning... Read More
With the new Las Buitreras season upon us down in Argentina, and with 10 fantastic years of amazing fishing and experiences at Las Buitreras we are now looking forward to see what this 11th year will have to offer fishing the wonderful Rio Gallegos for silvery sea trout.
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After much anticipation and interest we are delighted to report back on an extremely successful and productive first week of our season. In truth the week had it all. Large numbers of solid bonefish landed (with good numbers of 10lb plus fish thrown in), some monster GT's, trophy sized bluefin trevally...and yes even some gorgeous Indo Pacific permit made to the net. Read More
BALMY DAYS Summer has departed and memories of enjoyable days spent by picturesque lakes, pleasantly dotted with canopies of lilies,... Read More
Yesterday was a balmy day for early October, and by 11.00am the air was alive with insects, the reed beds... Read More
The junk-yard dog if you will of the Louisiana salt marsh is the Redfish AKA Red Drum. Its eagerness to eat with a reputation as a power house among saltwater species makes them a worthy addition to the bucket lists of anglers worldwide who travel to the famed Louisiana salt marshes to seek them out. Read More
WORKING EVERYWHERE I got into fishing shallow with the pole down South on the regular sweepstakes Mick Toomer used to... Read More
THE MYSTERY FACTOR Recent discussions, regarding tiny running water venues on the Fishing Magic forums, reminded me that I’ve always... Read More
The Aberdeen Press and Journal reports that there are hopes for increased salmon numbers in the River Spey after a dam reclassification. Read More
CHASING SHADOWS Since moving to the Midlands I have discovered a wealth of lakes that hold chub. However, this species... Read More
Mark Richens just bought legendary rodmaker Thomas & Thomas, rescuing it from what has been a fairly public decline. But with a background in successfully managing start-ups, an appreciation for the importance of keeping the racks full, and a hearty sense of the company's history, the future is obviously bright. Read More
As I’m a part of the Thomas Turner group, I wonder if I can prevail on my great pal John... Read More
POLE POSITION Pole fishing is one of the most precise ways of catching fish. It allows feeding and tackle presentation... Read More
It was just last week that six of us, Geoff Maynard (above) Pete Henton, Stuart Tod, Brian Havell, Jason Lacny... Read More
STRANGE CONCOCTION Rather than rigidly sticking with the same old baits, it can pay off to experiment. Mystic is a... Read More
Published in: Members ArticlesSpider fishing Spider fishing's tradition goes back century's. The origins of the simple north country spider wet fly pattern – often referred to as the ‘soft hackle’ fly – can be traced back to early 19th Century Yorkshire, when descriptions appeared in an 1807 manuscript by Ilkley farmer John Swarbrick. But it… Read More
We are just coming into the summer sea trout fishing season and Allan Shephard takes a look at how to make the most of your fishing.
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RIG SCISSORS Certain tools make life easier while fishing, even to the extent of improving your results. A decent pair... Read More
I’ve already mentioned I came so very close to buying an Andrew Davis Avocet at the Redditch Tackle Show, and... Read More