Using science to lower the barriers to entry and enjoyment of fly fishing
There are 34 species of stoneflies (Plecoptera) in Britain. Stoneflies prefer well oxygenated water associated with rocky rivers and streams and occasionally the rocky shores of lakes. I encountered a sporadic hatch of stoneflies in early spring at Lynnau Gamallt … Continued
The lake olive (Cloeon simile) and pond olive (Cloeon dipterum) are the two Cloeon species within the 51 species of mayflies in the UK. They are both quite common, especially in lowland settings, and well distributed throughout the British Isles. … 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
My fishing season has come to a halt as I head off to help my father diagnosed with cancer. While it is unlikely I will get out fishing in the near future, I thought I would share a story about … Continued
Bees, wasps and ants make up a small but familiar portion (Aculeata) of the order Hymenoptera. They are familiar as they are often feared because of their stings. Bees – There are many more bees in the super family Apoidea … Continued
There are over 4000 species of beetle found in Britain. Beetles are insects (Order Coleoptera) characterised by fore wings modified to form protective wing cases that cover the hind wings which are used for flight. Most of the terrestrial beetles are less … Continued
The St. Marks or hawthorn fly (Bibio marci) gets its name because the adults emerge around St Mark’s Day which is on the 25th April. The hawthorn fly is a fly (Diptera) in the family Bibionidae which is distributed across much of … Continued
With the end of February fast approaching and the start of the salmonid fly fishing season almost upon us, I was thinking about species that signal the start of the season and the March Brown was on the list. The … Continued
