http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles Fly Tying, Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Equipment, Shooting Clothing, Shooting Accessories Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:26:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en James Norris’s River Beauly Fishing Diary Week 15-20th August Monday Sean Bennett caught a 6lb Salmon on the Priest Pool on a Golden Willie Gunn, Sage 15ft Z-Axis fly rod, and an old System II 10/11 reel. I got a 5lb cock fish on the Downie Beat, using a 1” Cascade Tube, 14ft Loop Opti ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/fly-fishing/river-beauly-fishing-diary/ Fly rods vary from the basic entry level models to the latest cutting edge designs and technology. If you're looking at fly rods, here's what you need to think about. 1. Why? If your existing fly fishing rod is worn out then you may need to find a replacement. If you have been ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/fishing-rods/fly-rods-buying-guide/ The right fishing tackle is essential if you want to catch fish. Here at John Norris we're all experienced anglers, and know what sort of fishing tackle you should be looking at. Here's what you need to think about. 1. Fishing rod Your fishing rod is probably the most important item of fishing ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/fishing-tackle/fishing-tackle-essentials/ The term ‘angling’ came from Medieval England, where early fishing rods were known as ‘angles’. Today’s fishing rods are considerably more sophisticated than the ones used in those days of yore, as you might expect, and they come in a dizzying array of varieties. John Norris supplies a huge swathe ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/fishing-rods/fishing-rods/