Using science to lower the barriers to entry and enjoyment of fly fishing
The Derbyshire Dales was covered in thick mist as I drove towards the Cressbrook and Litton Flyfishers Club day ticket water on the Derbyshire Wye. However, the mist cleared as I entered Monsal Dale but still clung on to the … Continued
With my favoured Welsh upland llyn fishing locations out of reach as I can’t cross the border owing to the COVID19 lockdown restrictions in Wales being quite restrictive I have been exploring alternate options. Fishing the Derbyshire Wye for wild … Continued
During the summer of 2018 the water levels at Lake Vyrnwy/Llyn Eyrnwy dropped as supplies to urban areas like Liverpool were under pressure. The water level was down to 68% and the banks were exposed allowing a good look at … Continued
My fishing year and #Fish52 plan for 2019 has not worked out as planned, largely owing to family commitments helping my parents through long patches of ill health and downsizing into a care home to meet their needs. However, the … Continued
The mayfly hatch (Claret dun – Leptophlebia vespertina) at Llynnau Gamallt Lakes on the 25th May, when the water temperature was 16 ºC, was prolific and sustained throughout the day and the trout were taking full advantage of the feast. … Continued
I fished at Llynnau Gamallt Lakes over the late May bank holiday weekend … the sunny spells that were forecast were few and far between and instead the wind was brisk and cool, we had spells of rain and low … Continued
The season opened on the Wednesday the 20th March and the weather on the weekend looked good so I decided to buy my season ticket and have a throw even though the temperature wasn’t forecast to get above 7 ºC … Continued
I have been trying to find a way to increase the time that I spend fishing in order to balance increasing work stress levels. I, like many people in today’s world, find it difficult to create space for a whole … Continued
I started my forays to the many upland Welsh llyns (See Cambrian Angling Association and Wye & Usk Fishing Passport) to fish for wild brown trout by using an experienced guide in the first instance. I shudder to think how … Continued
The early May Bank Holiday weekend saw us camping and walking in the Elan Valley. Claerwen Reservoir with its natural head of wild brown trout has been on my list of upland Llyns to try this year so it made … Continued