In October 1938, shortly after declaring that there would be “peace for our time”, Neville Chamberlain repaired to the River Tweed for some fishing; much-needed respite following the travails of…
Fishing
The Moray Firth project – can our salmon be saved?
The Moray Firth is home to some of the most iconic salmon rivers in the British Isles and, indeed, the world. Famous names such as the Spey, Deveron, Findhorn, Ness,…
Albanian trout fishing adventure
One of the most treasured aspects of fly-fishing is the excuse it provides to travel to those lesser-fished rivers that run through far-flung valleys in exotic corners of the world.…
How to go about shipwreck fishing off the British coastline
Tobias Coe delves into the world of shipwreck fishing, and finds out what you need to know before you give it a go. A fishing dog might be a little…
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…
How the River Dee won royal favour
Sam Carlisle charts the lure of The River Dee, one of Scotland’s finest salmon rivers, and finds out how it became a favourite with the Royal Family. A fishing dog…
The best fishing dogs for the riverbank
While fishing dogs can be unpredictable, find a good one and you’ll never be lonely on the river again, says Vicky Warren. Your guide on where to flick your fly…
The River Tay: a mighty river that flows with character
Jonathon Muir finds out all there is to know about the mighty River Tay, from its mystique to the folklore surrounding it. The Field‘s Adrain Dangar has a battle of…
The allure of the magical mayfly
Adrian Dangar holds his nerve with the elusive trout of three North Yorkshire streams where he has fished for 30 years, and the mayfly swarms in early summer. Your guide…
Meet Sporting Diana Lucy Mantle
A fishing background didn't initially lure the founder of City Flickers Lucy Mantle to the water, though once hooked she began helping others to enjoy the sport, too