by user | Jul 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Short line nymphing has developed from an obscure and technical method used mostly by competition anglers to perhaps the most popular approach to fly fishing on rivers. So if you want to give it a go how do you get started? What equipment do you need to start with? In...
by user | Jul 23, 2021 | Tackle, Uncategorized
We are blessed with the quality of fly rods available on the market today. People spend a lot of time and effort looking for the perfect rod. However the reality is that modern rods are massively better than just a few years ago and there are few bad rods. Even the...
by user | Jul 23, 2021 | Tackle, Uncategorized
Leaders are the heart and soul of Short Line Flyfishing. Maybe no choice is so important as the choice of leader. The Hends Camou knotless tapered French leader was the original knotless French leader and remains one of the best on the market. It sets teh standard by...
by user | May 21, 2021 | Nature notes, Plants, Uncategorized
The periwinkle, Vinca major, isn’t a common plant in areas I fish. In fact it’s quite rare. However it does occur in one south facing grassy bank overlooking a stretch of the Swale where I fish. Fortunately it’s a stretch that I walk, and fish, regularly. ...
by user | May 18, 2021 | Fishing reports, Uncategorized
After a good day in perfect conditions on the swale yesterday I was hoping to go out today with Chandra for some fishing. It would be Chandra’s first chance to get out for the year, so we were both looking forward to it. Unfortunately the weather seemed to have other...
by user | Apr 20, 2021 | Fishing reports, Trophy trout, Uncategorized
A big fish is always special. But a big fish from your home water is even more special. especially as my home water, the swale, is not renown for its big fish. This was mu personal best from the river at the time. Caught in May it took a dry big brown. However...
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