Why is DEFRA so evasive on water quality?
Why does the government say that the quality of our river-water is not 'of public interest'? The river Deben, which flows through ...
Lords’ sewage report way behind the public feeling
Government finally wakes up to river pollution scandal after press scrutiny and public outcry The House of Lords stated it was "shocked" ...
What constitutes a good day’s fishing?
What criteria do fly anglers use to judge 'a good day's fishing'? And how do fishery managers accomplish this? Our requirements for ...
Rutland warning – big brown trout
If you go down to Rutland Water this season be preapred for a big brown trout surprise This Rutland brownie was estimated ...
What wading boot soles do I need?
A look at the different types of wading boot soles and how to choose them 5 different wading boot soles (left to right): ...
Saltwater and fly hooks – a cautionary tale
Beware the corrosive powers of brackish water on flies The favourite Bibio, point and barb connected to the shank solely by turns ...
Beating the hot weather
When summer temperatures rise, head for higher, deeper, larger lochs Good brown trout from the float-tube over deep water. With ...
Under pressure
One of those nights when physics rules the fishing Pressure falling... not good. It all looked good from the office ...
Tying the Dirty Deer Hair Emerger
How to incorporate grizzle hackle into the Deer Hair Emerger The Dirty DHE adds more bulk to the wing for fishing heavier, ...