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  • By  Ollie Ratcliffe  

    How to Choose Your First Fly Fishing Rod: A Beginner’s Guide

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    In this guide, we are going to cut through the nonsense. We will explain the terminology in plain English and share our top recommendations for beginners. Everything from complete, ready-to-go...

  • By  Ollie Ratcliffe  

    Guideline Spring Fishing Event: May 9th & 10th

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    Join us for two days packed with expert demonstrations, casting tuition, fly tying, and hands-on gear sessions with the Guideline team and some of the most respected anglers in the sport. Whether...

  • By  Emma McGreevy  

    The Benefits of a Neck Gaiter for Fishing

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    A neck gaiter is one of the most useful pieces of fishing clothing an angler can carry. Fishing often involves long hours beside rivers, lakes or coastal waters where wind,...

  • By  Emma McGreevy  

    How to Clean Walking Boots: Expert Guide

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    Knowing how to clean walking boots properly is one of the simplest ways to protect your investment. After miles of mud, rain, grit and rough terrain, your boots carry more...

  • By  Emma McGreevy  

    Don’t Miss the Guideline/John Norris Fishing Show 2026

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    We’re thrilled to announce the Guideline/John Norris 2026 Show, returning bigger and better on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May at the beautiful Warwick Hall, on the banks of the...

  • By  Emma McGreevy  

    Prepare for the Season with our Fly Fishing Gear Checklist

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    The right fly fishing gear is the foundation of every successful day on the water. Before the season gathers pace, now is the time to check, organise and fine-tune every...

  • By  Emma McGreevy  

    When does the Fishing Season Start and Finish?

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    When does the fishing season start and finish in the UK? It’s the moment that signals the shift from winter prep to long-awaited days back on the bank. As daylight...

  • By  Emma McGreevy  

    The Top 8 Must Have Dog Walking Accessories

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    Dog walking accessories play an important part in keeping walks comfortable, organised, and enjoyable, particularly in the UK where ground conditions and weather can change quickly. From early morning pavement...

  • By  Emma McGreevy  

    How to Choose the Best Waterproof Clothing

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    Waterproof clothing is essential for life outdoors in the UK, where rain, wind, and damp conditions are part of everyday experience. From countryside walks to winter field sports, the right...

  • By  Emma McGreevy  

    The Ultimate Guide for Layering Clothes for Winter

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    Layering clothes for winter is one of the most effective ways to stay warm, dry, and comfortable through the colder months, particularly in the UK where conditions can change quickly...

  • By  Emma McGreevy  

    How to Prepare Pheasant for Cooking

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    How to prepare pheasant for cooking is a skill rooted in countryside tradition and one that brings real reward to the table. Pheasant is lean, full of flavour and deeply...

  • By  Emma McGreevy  

    How to Wash a Rab Down Jacket

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    Knowing how to wash a Rab down jacket properly is essential if you want it to continue offering warmth, comfort, and dependable performance season after season. Rab jackets are trusted...


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