Snakes and Snakebite
There are only 3 indigenous snake species in the UK as well as a legless lizard (also called a slow worm) that might be mistaken for one. It is possible that you might also encounter an exotic species that has … Continued
Who can tell what a trout is eating
In early September I fished Llynnau Gamallt Mawr Lake, which is one of my favourite places to fish. Tackling up at the carpark, the weather was miserable and it was tempting to head off and try somewhere else. However, the … Continued
Frogs, Toads and Tadpoles
There are two frog and two toad species in the UK as well as number of exotic species that may have been released. They are widespread and found in a variety of habitats and can be predominantly green or brown … Continued
Fishing charity support as you shop
Just a quick note on using AmazonSmile to benefit fishing charities. Nothing could be simpler, go to AmazonSmile, select the charity that you wish to support, when shopping with Amazon go via their Smile page, everything else works exactly the … Continued
Introduction to feathers for fly tyers
I thought a quick article on one the key materials we use in fly tying/dressing, feathers, would be useful. Having a standardised set of terminology when we communicate fly tying patterns is important that when others come to use the … Continued
Wild weather at Llyn Clywedog
Last October, with the wild brownie season closed and the prospect of another lockdown looming that would prevent crossing the border into Wales, I decided to head off to fish Llyn Clywedog despite the dire weather forecast. En route the … Continued
Washing and caring for your fly lines
It is that time of year again, equipment maintenance time in anticipation of the coming season. Washing and cleaning your fly line with a fly line dressing isn’t rocket science but thought I would share few links as a call … Continued
River Eye Wild Brown Trout
Over the summer last year the family headed off to the Cotswold AONB to explore the quaint hamlets. The Slaughters (Upper and Lower) are very picturesque, however, unfortunately being popular tourist destinations half of the country was there with seemingly … Continued
The lady of the river
I had good intentions of extending my fishing season into the winter to make up for some of the lost fishing time during the year owing to the spring/summer lockdowns and travel restrictions by exploring a new quarry, the grayling … Continued
Fishing and Weils Disease
 I decided to write an article on this subject as I have suffered with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for more than 7 years now, following contracting Weils disease (leptospirosis) while fly fishing. It has seriously blighted my and my family’s … Continued