Using science to lower the barriers to entry and enjoyment of fly fishing
Happened to come across the following free online workshop for next week entitled “The Interesting Lives of Some Chalkstream Fishes“. Chalk rivers are a globally rare and endangered habitat providing clear water and supporting a diverse flora and fauna such … 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
If you are a fly fishing purist then stop reading this article now as it contains material that you will find offensive. My girls have gradually drifted away from fly fishing in recent years, in part because they are in … Continued
We visited Lllyn Frongoch again this Easter, however, with Easter falling on April 1st this year, which is on the earlier side, when combined with the cold spring and hard winter made for tough fishing conditions. Spring was definitely underway … Continued
As part of my research into Lake Vyrnwy / Llyn Efernwy in an effort to understand the underwater structure of different parts of the lake I explored historic records produced before the flooding of the valley to fill the lake. … Continued