Fisher of the Tarn “Fly fishing is an art and art is difficult” – Norman Maclean A film directed for... 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
Tom Pero, former editor of Fish&Fly Magazine, and Richard Hewitt, owner of FishandFly.com, discuss the news of the merger between their companies back at the end of 2008, what this meant for subscribers at the time, and the editorial direction of the new venture. What podcast would be complete without red, purple, even yellow bikinis. Intrigued? Stay tuned.
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The continued high mortality of salmon at sea in light of climate change is a serious issue and is examined here by Chris Todd, Professor of Marine Ecology at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland.
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Two giant new fish tanks have been delivered to the hatchery at the Environment Agency’s Kielder Salmon Centre. The fibre... Read More
There were tricky winds in the Seychelles last week – but they encouraged the permit to feed! Read More
OLD SCHOOL Many of my favourite old feeders suddenly look dated, but I can’t bring myself to throw them away... Read More
Take a journey through the Atlantic Salmon Reserve, Kharlovka with the Capt Jack Productions crew. The Atlantic Salmon Reserve (ASR)... Read More
March warm-ups are excellent times to trout fly fish in Europe and in France it is the great trout opening time! For some anglers including myself, this particular day of fishing brings back some nostalgic memories. Nevertheless, you must be well prepared so that your chances of success at catching good trout turns to reality… Read More
QUIVERTIP SCIENCE I like to have the top eye of a quivertip almost dimpling the surface when it’s calm, setting... 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
On one of the forums recently interest was raised about the practice of catching barbel on the fly, and its... Read More
Yesterday, the 27th October, Enoka caught her first Wye double-figure barbel. She wouldn’t weigh it, but I’m guessing 11 pounds,... Read More
I’m gratified there is still interest in the Wye and all our rivers, but then again, how can there not... Read More
What They Say The ZEISS TERRA ED Pocket 10×25 delivers breathtaking, enlarging images at 10x magnification and is easy to... Read More
I was delighted to spend today on the Wye with James Buckley and dad, Rob. If there is a nicer... Read More
Suppose you want to put two pals on an English salmon this coming autumn, where would you advise? The South... Read More
Apologies to Thomas Hardy for nicking his title, but events have taken me back to Norfolk this week, not to... Read More
This next chunk of guff is being chucked up by a withered husk that has returned to chainsaw duties. Some... Read More
A very dear friend gave me a strange dish a few weeks back, something I guessed had once been used... Read More
First, all the blindingly obvious observations. The landscape in the Borders is staggering. The weather on day one was a... Read More