Using science to lower the barriers to entry and enjoyment of fly fishing
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
It was a good day to be out fishing but I was run down from a crazy week at work and not feeling well enough to travel the 5 hours round trip to Wales to fish my favourite Llyns. So … 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
Ok, so now to lay out a plan for how I am going to realise the challenge of #Fish52. My kids thought that it would be a good idea to have at least one adventure per month mixed in with … Continued
With researching the history prior to fishing at Lake Vyrnwy LLyn Efyrnwy (see my blog posts and fishing adventures) and having fished and canoed there with the kids over the summer I have developed a bit of an obsession with … Continued
The national angling survey (EA, 2012) reported that of the 27000 anglers who participated in the survey ~95% would like to fish more and that work and family commitments were the biggest barrier to doing so (~60% of respondents). So … 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