By admin on November 16, 2009
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 [...]
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By admin on November 12, 2009
The spring salmon season on the River Eden is certainly not for the faint of heart. Beginning on the 15th of January, when the country is still in the midst of winter, anglers brave the often freezing temperatures in order to find the first catch of the season. If you’d like to join them, the [...]
Posted in Fly Fishing, Salmon Fishing | Tagged Fishing, Fishing Flies, Fishing Waders, Fly Fishing, Life Jackets, Salmon Fishing, Wading Staff, Wrap-Around Sunglasses |
By admin on September 30, 2009
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 [...]
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By admin on September 1, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Fishing, Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Rods | Tagged Angler, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Rods, Large Fish |
By admin on June 16, 2009
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 [...]
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