With more than 200 years of history behind it and still evolving, the development of the classic salmon fly is a truly fascinating subject. Michael Radencich traces the history of…
Fishing
Fishing in Slovenia: paradise hooked
The new Fly & Fish Trio adventure challenges anglers to catch three species from three rivers. Here, Marina Gibson relates how she got on and explains why fishing in Slovenia…
Fly-fishing in Patagonia: a Chilean adventure
Magnificent wild fish, pristine rivers and a truly remote region draws fly-fishers from all over the world to Chilean Patagonia. Adrian Dangar embarks on an adventure fly-fishing in Patagonia. For…
Sea-trout fishing: becoming obsessed with the dark arts
The setting for sea-trout fishing is cold, dark and lonely. And yet you will be hooked even before the fish is, promises Ian Coghill. For further ponderings on the joy…
How does a trout see a fly?
How does a trout see a fly? Learning and understanding the intricacies of this process will prove key to choosing your fly – and your chances of success, says Paul…
Essential Mayfly kit: demystifying Duffer’s Fortnight
Duffer’s Fortnight is apparently the magical times that even a duffer can catch monster trout. But having the right Mayfly kit certainly helps. So take Charles Rangeley-Wilson’s Mayfly MOT to…
How to catch big trout: monster munchers
The mayfly season is as fickle as the fish it frenzies, so follow Charles Rangeley-Wilson’s advice on how to catch big trout. Above all, forbearance is key – and don’t…
Top 10 trout rivers
Charles Rangeley-Wilson picks his top 10 fly-fishing spots accessible to all. It's open to debate, preferably after a day on a chalkstream.
The decline of Atlantic salmon: letting our oldest vertebrate back in
In an extract from his book, Silver Shoals: Five Fish That Made Britain, Charles Rangeley-Wilson considers what has caused the decline of Atlantic salmon, and whether our oldest native vertebrate…
Best fishing books to hook
It is tricky to choose the best fishing books. There are the classics that are no longer considered essential fare, while others remain in constant demand. Keith Elliot selects the…