http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles Fly Tying, Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Equipment, Shooting Clothing, Shooting Accessories Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:25:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/fishing/do-not-dismiss-small-still-waters/ 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 ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/fishing/salmon-fishing-where-do-i-go/ 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 ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/fly-fishing/the-valhalla-of-salmon-fishing/ 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 ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/fishing/autumn-salmon-fishing/ 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 ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/fishing/patagonia/ 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 ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/fly-fishing/grayling-fly-fishing/ 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. [caption id="attachment_157" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Lake Ullswater"][/caption] The average size of the fish is 10 - 12 inches and the ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/lake-ullswater/lake-ullswater-for-fishing/ 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 ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/spinning-lures/fishing-lures-for-salmon-fishing/ 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 ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/fishing/what-to-look-out-for-when-buying-a-spinning-rod-small-species/ At John Norris, we benefit from a wealth of experience in all aspects of fishing. We pass on some of this knowledge and experience to you in the form of these fly tying tips. Getting Started If you are keen to start fly tying, one of the easiest fishing flies to start with ... http://www.johnnorris.co.uk/fly-fishing-articles/fly-tying-tips/fly-tying-tips/