Fly Fishing
What fly is often the million-dollar question? The fly is, or should be, the only thing the fish will see and so it is important to make sure we have given our selves the best chance of offering the fish what it wants. There are a few factors that I consider when choosing a salmon…
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Now that the weather has warmed up and the evenings are getting longer, insect activity has increased to hatches through the day and into the evenings giving the dry fly fisher a great opportunity to catch some good-sized trout. The low water flows that we have just now are making dry fly fishing quite challenging…
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Packing For Fly Fishing In Alphonse, The Seychelles Packing marks the start of the holiday for me. I am a bit of a nerd when it comes to tackle and kit so I weirdly enjoy packing. The anticipation for the trip kicks in when I search the latest offerings from the leading manufactures to see…
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Fin and Game’s confessed trout bum, John MacLennan, gives us the low down on how to prepare for the upcoming trout season. We even convinced him to share his fly box collection with us. John’s latest fishing adventure was to Colorado, visiting his favourite river – The Roaring Fork. With the brown trout season now…
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PATAGONIA MIDDLE FORK PACKABLE WADERS For those of us who travel with our waders, we know how much weight and space they can take up, often on trips where both are a luxury you can’t afford. When I first saw the Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Waders packaged away, I thought it was a packable waterproof jacket. Never…
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As we move in to the new year, we start to see more and more rivers beginning to open. The 10th January sees the first Scottish rivers opening for the season. After the long close season, we are all keen to get back out on to the river in search of some early season action. The…
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Hardy have been hand crafting rods and reels in Alnwick, England for over 120 years. A record no other tackle manufacturer will come close too. All made in England, ranges have been made by master craftsmen and carry the tradition of excellence for which Hardy has become known. The new HBX range is no different.…
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Need some inspiration for a gift for the passionate fisherman? We have the ultimate guide for fishing gifts which every fisherman is going to love! 1. Thomas and Thomas Zone Fly Rod – £449.00 Thomas and Thomas have been making rods since 1969. To those who have used them, it will come as no surprise that…
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DESTINATION NUMBER 3: MEXICO – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FLY FISHING IN MEXICO Few destinations offer the variety that is available in Mexico. Permit, Bonefish and Tarpon are all available as well as a multitude of other species all willing to take your fly. This is the perfect destination for the first time…
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About Saltwater Fishing In The Seychelles The Seychelles is seen as the ultimate saltwater fly fishing destination. The flats offer an incredible number of fish and numerous species that can be targeted on the fly. It is a unique fishing destination thanks to its remoteness, stunning scenery and the sheer diversity of species. Bonefish and…
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