Cosimo Raia contacted us from Italy recently looking for sources of vintage salmon flies and salmon hooks of the Victorian... 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
In nearly all ways this letter speaks for itself. Buller’s “The Domesday Book of Mammoth Pike” was published first in... Read More
In honour of St George’s Day yesterday… We thought we would take a much-deserved closer look at the well-loved St George... Read More
The owner was initially was going to try eBay, however when he considered listing 95 items, taking approx. 500 good... Read More
I’m delighted there has been some reaction to the pieces both I and John Stephenson have written on last week’s... 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
Having a fly rod that breaks down into 7 pieces is great for both travelling and to keep as a spare rod in the car for that unforseen fly fishing opportunity or as a back-up rod. With increasing blank technology and a wide range of pricing on fly rods, we look at a very affordable option from Flextec - their Nomad Traveller Fly Rod. 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
Since acquiring the first of my two Storm Kettles some ten years ago I have had to decide on countless... Read More
Well, what a complete treat. Had it not been for the admirable John Stephenson of Thomas Turner, I wouldn’t even... Read More
They Say There is a famous quote by Wyatt Earp, “Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.” What anglers discover... Read More
We were recently approached by product designers and avid fly anglers Joshua Richards and James Cadogan, who are attempting to... Read More
I see that Thomas Turner is selling an Edward Barder Ltd Edition Bernard Venables 8’6” bamboo fly rod. It was... Read More
Today I may have witnessed a bit of history, “Where were you on the 27th of May 2010”, people may... 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
After the festive period has been and gone, I felt a quick return to the Alston letters would be of... Read More
Nautilus Reels Announces Limited Edition No Pebble Mine XM Reel to Benefit the Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska In collaboration with... Read More
John Wolstenholme reviews a fly reel that he reckons puts British, more specifically Yorkshire, reel manufacture firmly back on the map. Read More
Say it ‘aint so! Chris Sandford can’t wait for you to enjoy the fourth and final episode of his vintage... Read More
The photos say it all really. How to create a weight for river barbel and chub (and stillwater fish come... Read More