Fly Fishing and Shooting Articles
Fishing the big open waters of a reservoir is exciting as well as breath taking. Casting into such a big area makes one feel somewhat insignificant and this is true whether you are fishing from a boat or wading from the bank. But the rewards are high. The fish are [...]
There is no shortage of advice on choosing tackle for salmon fishing and ample helpful instructors regarding techniques on how to catch salmon at different times of the year. But the big question, and the one most often asked, is “where do I go”.
So let’s try and break it [...]
I first dreamed of fishing the mighty Alta river in the North Cape of Norway as a very young boy reading a Hardy Catalogue. It took a long time but this year I was invited for a week’s fishing and the dream came true.
The Alta – 300 miles north of the Artic Circle [...]
Like most things in life, luck is a big part of being a successful salmon fisherman. However, having a good feel and experience of the environment in which you are fishing will dramatically improve your chances. Read on to learn some of what you need to know about how to successfully fish for salmon [...]
It’s a long way down, 10,000 miles and a good twelve hours if you fly out from Spain after the two-hour flight from Blighty to Madrid; I flew with Iberia. But the stay over at each end of the trip in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires certainly makes it worthwhile before the final leg [...]
What can you do when there is no Trout or Salmon Fishing to be had? What about Grayling? The season for fishing what is affectionately known as the ‘The lady of the stream’ runs from June 16th to March 14th, however, by far the best Grayling fishing is found between August and October, when you [...]
In our opinion, Ullswater is the jewel in the crown that we call ‘The English Lake District.’ Surrounded by stunning scenery, this beautiful lake is one of England’s best wild brown trout fisheries.
The average size of the fish is 10 - 12 inches and the lake will produce sport throughout the season. Given the right [...]
It is difficult to be precise about the spinning lure you should begin with at the start of your day of fishing, because many variables can alter the effectiveness of any specific lure. There are one or two general rules, however, that should put you on the right track:
Water height and temperature:
Temperature is a critical [...]
When you are out fishing there are times when you will want to use Spinning Rods to fish for Trout, Salmon, Pike or Saltwater fish. With the fishing season under way, now is the time to get your fishing tackle ready. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a spinning rod.
When fishing for [...]