Selecting a River RodWe are often asked the question "What
is the perfect rod and line size for river fly fishing?" If the truth be told, there is no one perfect rod
model ideal for all river fishing scenarios. Each rod model and line size has its own specific uses and
advantages.Read More
French Style NymphingA method that has become massively
popular in the last few years, French Style Nymphing is phenomenally effective in the right
conditions.Read More
The Way Of The DragonThe Chinese Dragon is a very special
fly and one that has caught me many fish. When fishing the Chinese Dragon, I always try to make the fly
drift freely towards the fish before lifting it and making it swim away- just like you would with a nymph
or using the induced take technique.Read More
Two Minute Masterclass: Dry Fly FishingDry fly fishing is
one of the purest and most visual forms of fly fishing. It is actually relatively simple to master and
with a few top tips and tricks, it can be incredibly effective. One of the keys of dry fly fishing is to
get the fly to dead drift perfectly over the site in target.Read More
European ChampionshipsThe 2015 FIPS Mouche European Fly
Fishing Championships were held a few short weeks ago in the Trentino region of Italy and centred around
the town of Ponte Arche.Read More
The ChalkstreamThe Test, Itchen and Hampshire Avon are the
world's most famous fly fishing rivers. Their crystal clear waters flow through the bands of subsurface
chalk that run across southern England producing the internationally rare and unique phenomena – the
chalkstream.Read More
The Grayling Season by Stuart MinnikinWith just a couple of
weeks remaining of the Trout season thoughts are now turning to Grayling and extending my fly fishing into
the winter months, possibly, given decent conditions, right through to next year's Trout season.Read More
Autumn Fishing by Ian GordonAutumn is a time where here in
Scotland we can experience every season in one day. Prolonged rain and high water can leave riverbanks
unstable and in some cases undermined. Take care whilst walking in the river's edge, particularly near
deep, fast flowing pools.Read
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Fly of the MonthTop of the list at this time on the rainfed
rivers is the Pale Watery Dun, a diminutive upwing that usually gets the trout and grayling rising
confidently.Read More
Small Stillwater TacticsIt's the peak of the season on small
stillwater fisheries with clouds of damsel flies, great buzzer hatches and stacks of pin fry. I love it
now as the water is invariably dead clear and not yet too warm so the long daylight hours are perfect to
find feeding fish.Read More
Stevie Munn's Top Tips for Night FishingNight fishing will
often yield some wonderful sport for the game angler. Trout often feed well at night and Sea Trout and the
magnificent Dollaghan Trout from Northern Ireland are normally best fished for in the evening and into
darkness in their migratory home rivers as they return to spawn.Read
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Food For Thought by April VokeyAsk the average angler today
who Richard Waddington was and you will likely get a vague shrug and mumble about overpriced hook shanks
that have recently been replaced by cheaper more accessible alternatives.Read
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The Evolution of Flies by Stevie MunnAs I constantly
research the history of old fly patterns that my late father George Munn and I used when fishing our local
rivers and loughs I am often uncovering links between the flies and the great names of angling past and
present.Read More
Nubian Flats by Peter McLeodAny angler drawing up a bucket
list of worldwide fishing destinations would surely include New Zealand in that list and in doing so it
would occupy a lofty position.Read
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Farquhar Atoll by Peter McleodThe isolated atoll of Farquhar
in the Indian Ocean has been a favourite spot of mine for several years now. It still offers wild fishing
experiences but from a land based operation. Farquhar will challenge you as a fisherman teach you a huge
amount about Giant Trevally behaviour and offer you some unique experiences not to be found anywhere
else.Read More
Stevie Munn's Fly of the IssueAt last my fishing season has
begun! I have endured the long cold winter whose monotony has only been broken by a few angling shows I
have worked at. Now once again I am out fishing for wild Brown Trout in my local streams and rivers and
the world is good again.Read More
Flies For NZ by Darren WoodmassIn the months leading up to
our visit to the North Island New Zealand we had many conversions with our guide Shane regarding fly
choice. ".I keep it simple but be assured that I'll have plenty of flies ready for you on your
arrival."Read More
Seven Top Fly Fishing Tips from Stevie MunnAny angler
drawing up a bucket list of worldwide fishing destinations would surely include New Zealand in that list
and in doing so it would occupy a lofty position.Read More
Early Season Dry Fly by Howard CrostonThe start of the new
Trout season on our Northern rivers brings a welcome change from the heavy nymph fishing styles used to
pursue Grayling in the frigid waters of deep winter and as the focus switches to targeting wild Brown
Trout on the surface it's time to break the dry fly gear out once again.Read More
Fly Of The IssueIs a pattern I've used in the spring (Feb -
May) in the UK as well as June and early July in Norway when the water is cold and may also have a little
colour (peaty). I first tied this pattern in the mid 1980's since which time it has accounted for a great
many fish for both myself and my rods.Read More
Spring Salmon Fishing by Ian GordonI'm regularly asked when
the best time for Salmon fishing in Scotland is. The answer being all too often the proverbial how long is
a piece of string?Read More
Preparing For Spring Fishing by Gary BorgerSpring can be a
difficult time for the fly fisher. The season may start with high dirty water and a complete lack of
hatches or it may come in with low clear waters and excellent hatches.Read More
Peter McLeod's Fly of the IssueSpring can be a difficult
time for the fly fisher. The season may start with high dirty water and a complete lack of hatches or it
may come in with low clear waters and excellent hatches.Read More
Tips For Grayling by Howard CrostonGrayling are probably my
favourite freshwater game fish - dare I say it even more so than a big wild Brown Trout although I would
never pass up the chance of one of those either.Read More
Meet The Greys Brand ManagerAltogether I have been fishing
25 years. I first started fly fishing with my dad on the River Aln in Northumberland when I was nine years
old. I loved spending time with my dad be it on the river or outside in the general outdoors.Read
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Fly Of The IssueSometimes in life things just don't run
smoothly - we all suffer ups and downs of fortune both good and bad in our day-to-day lives.Read More
Oh Daddy Boy by Tom SullivanSeptember time on the Irish
loughs brings with it a sense of urgency. Why? Because around the corner comes the month end then that
will be it for the year. With only a couple of exceptions most of our wild Brown Trout loughs close on the
30th of the month.Read More
Wild And Free by Stuart MinnikinImagine a stillwater full of
wild Trout. Add to that image stunning surroundings good transport links easy access and a tourist
honeypot and you might expect to have to jostle for position pay an arm and a leg for a day's fishing or
join a long waiting list before getting chance to fish there.Read
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Meet The Hardy Brand ManagerHave you ever wondered what it's
like working for one of the fishing industry's most successful brands? Meet Howard Croston - Hardy Brand
Manager.Read More
Dates For Your Diary 2014 by Chris OgborneMany years ago
when I was just a lad there were a few milestone dates in the diary each season. They were days when my
Father used to take me somewhere really special - to one of the big shows where all manner of fishing
shooting and country sports were on display.Read More
The Genius Behind SINTRIX by Andrew HerdMany years ago when
I was just a lad there were a few milestone dates in the diary each season. They were days when my Father
used to take me somewhere really special - to one of the big shows where all manner of fishing shooting
and country sports were on display.Read More
How Bad Can This Weather Get by Chris OgborneOK so the
weather has always been a national preoccupation in Britain. Our island status coupled with our proximity
to the Gulf Stream means that we get more variety in our weather patterns than any other European country.
Beyond that it seems this winter is likely to re-write some of the record books with phenomenal rainfall
and wind speeds.Read More
Some Big Boots To Fill by Howard TaylorWe consider ourselves
very lucky to be the stewards of one of England's most historic Salmon Trout and Sea Trout fisheries
situated on the lower reaches of the famous river Test in Hampshire. The fly fishing history at Testwood
and Nursling runs as deep as the chalk bedrock from which the river springs.Read More
Fly Fishing In Slovenia by Stuart MinnikinWe discussed our
plans for the next day's fishing over dinner at Tilnik Farm. A few ideas were thrown about but the
clincher was when Brett told us that Gregor (his friend and local guide) was free and willing to spend
another day with us. We were all so impressed with his professionalism and knowledge on our first day that
we voted unanimously in favour of spending another day with him.Read More
Wild Trout Trust Auction 2014 by Denise AshtonWe discussed
our plans for the next day's fishing over dinner at Tilnik Farm. A few ideas were thrown about but the
clincher was when Brett told us that Gregor (his friend and local guide) was free and willing to spend
another day with us. We were all so impressed with his professionalism and knowledge on our first day that
we voted unanimously in favour of spending another day with him.Read More
Fishing With A Legend by Andrew HerdI was in the Hardy &
Greys Compleat Angler at Alnwick the other day sizing up one of the new Ultralites when one of the
salesmen picked up a big Perfect held it over the counter spun the handle against the drag and told me
"You ought to get one of these - the moment you have a fish on everyone will know what reel you're using."
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2013 Highlights by Stuart MinnikinI had packed my Greys XF2
Competitor Special* and a few black woolly buggers just in case we got rain and a high river during our
trip.Read More
The Joys Of Fly Tying by Chris OgborneWhilst fly tying has
always been in my life I have to confess that I did let things lapse a few years ago. With all the
pressures of running a business I felt that it was just a bit too much to waste over ten minutes of my
life tying a fly that could end up in the branches of a tree or a frond of kelp on the first cast and be
lost forever.Read More
Searching Your Area by Stevie ReidAlmost every day I watch anglers at the fishery casually casting and stripping lures with almost none or very little thought into what they are actually doing.
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Fly Fishing in Small Lakes by Andrew HerdAlmost every day I watch anglers at the fishery casually casting and stripping lures with almost none or very little thought into what they are actually doing.Read More
Behind The Scenes With Fin WilsonHere is a behind the scenes look at what happened on our most recent filming expedition to the Scottish Borders with Greys ProTeam member Finlay Wilson.Read More
Fly Of The IssueHere is a behind the scenes look at what happened on our most recent filming expedition to the Scottish Borders with Greys ProTeam member Finlay Wilson.Read More