Avington Trout Fishery in Hampshire is arguably one the most important fly fishing venues in the United Kingdom. With excellent facilities and an enviable reputation for quality fishing Avington Trout Fishery has become a byword for quality in angling circles.
Woolaston Court Trout Lakes fisheries in Gloucestershire is found on the main A48 Gloucester to south Wales road and is only fifteen minuted drive from the Severn Bridge. The venue offers 3 lakes with almost 5 acres of spring fed fishing in some stunning countryside with excellent views of the Cotswolds.
Chigboro Fishery in Essex is a popular Troutmasters water with excellent facilities including a licensed lodge and restaurant. Open from March 9th through to February 17th this venue offers superb fishing almost all year round. This is one of the few stillwaters in the area that features Salmon in addition to the challenges of Brown Trout, Blue Trout and Rainbow Trout. The largest Rainbow at this venue weighed in at an impressive 19lb 12oz, although the average catch is normally around 2lb 8oz.
I have recently discovered a new item of fishing tackle that I can no longer be without. It makes my fishing more enjoyable and has made my fly fishing trips more successful. Modern technology is often criticised by angling purists, but this innovation will improve your catch rate and make your day more relaxing than ever before. Read the rest of this entry »
The Cats Whisker Fishing Fly is one of the most popular trout fishing flies.
Despite owning hundreds of fishing flies it always seems that a few tried and tested patterns remain successful and popular year after year. Thinking of this led me to think of the ten most useful fishing flies in my fly box and raised two questions:
January is a bad enough month for the fly fisherman. The generally miserable weather and likelihood that your local venue will be frozen up is depressing enough but at sometime in the month it will probably get worse. This is the month when the stillwaters who partake in the prestigious ‘Troutmasters’ competition, organised by Trout Fisherman magazine, announce the dates for their annual ‘fish off’s’. This is therefore the month when your friends who were fortunate enough to receive a coveted ‘Troutmasters’ badge last year are invited to try and reach the UK final. To do this they must win a ‘Fish off’ at the fly fishing venue where they won their Troutmasters Badge. Read the rest of this entry »
The joy of using artificial fly fishing flies is that each time you experience the delights of angling for trout something will happen that you just have to share with the world.
From the one that got away to the monster Tweed Salmon landed on a hand tied Jock Scott, you will always have something to share with other fly fishermen.
We are an opinionated bunch so discussions about top fly fishing tackle, who exactly is the top dog at your favourite trout fisheries, or how best to fish a Buzzer Fishing Fly encourage a flurry of opinions. Post your advice for beginners, seek guidance from a seasoned fisherman or brag about your catch in this Fly Fishing Blog. Read the rest of this entry »
This is the most important piece of fly fishing tackle. There are thousands of different fly fishing flies, with one for almost every species of fish, fishing location and natural environment on the face of the earth. Each is individually titles, with different patterns called elaborate names like the Cat’s Whisker, Gold Ribbed Hares Hear, Zonker. Each is hand tied, requiring an attention to detail that will rival any artist, using materials of different colours and textures. Choosing the right fly for fishing can appear to be difficult, however once you know your dry fly from your wet fly and can gauge the depth and conditions you will be in with a fighting chance. Read the rest of this entry »
Anglers trying to catch trout, salmon and other species using an artificial fly require relatively simple fly fishing tackle. Considered by many as the most exciting form of angling, this method relies upon the ability to mimic an insect or entice fish in to attacking an artificial hand tied lure. Purchasing the right equipment is relatively easy to get to grips with. We have compiled all you need to know about choosing the correct fly fishing tackle. Read the rest of this entry »