Using science to lower the barriers to entry and enjoyment of fly fishing
I have been exploring some of the other Cambrian Angling waters with a view to taking the kids out fishing in the summer holidays. Llyn Cwmorthin seemed to be a good bet as the walk-in is relatively short, being … Continued
Finally got to fish at Gamallt on Saturday in the driving rain with the change in COVID19 lockdown restrictions. Aside from finding out that my gear is far from waterproof when exposed to really wet weather was more surprised … Continued
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
This is a short article about that part of our fishing tackle at the business end of our setup. Most modern hooks a made from wire that is shaped into a hook, with the thickness of the wire being referred … 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
As you will have noted on my blog I do not review gear for money or free samples. In fact this is my first gear review, well sort of. I have always been a firm believer in spending what time … Continued
The artic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) population in the lake district has always interested me along with the traditional fishing methods used to catch these deep water salmonids, purported to have become trapped in UK lakes at the end of the … Continued
Having an understanding of under water morphology is an important aspect of increasing your catch rate as it affects where you target fish. While there are books out there, like Dom Garnett’s, that detail what we can expect to find … 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