I promised in an earlier article that I would give a rundown of this year’s National. Bewl Water in Kent was the venue, and conditions, whilst looking good, proved difficult, and many of the field struggled to come to terms with the fishing.
This is Lesley’s 5th book. It’s well written with lots of excellent photographs and is packed full of knowledge gained from her many years working as a trout-fishing guide in the wilds of the Caithness area of Scotland. Pick up the Trout Fishers Handbook and the first thing that strikes you is that it is…
Why is there this terrific increase in demand for pellets? Obviously, first and foremost they work. Used properly by a skilled angler the results can be remarkable. They are also cheap. I buy mine from a local seed merchant for £23 per 561b sack. They also have a good shelf life with few storage problems….
Articles by Bill Rushmer Bill Rushmer Bill is a chartered Chemist and retired teacher who is still fighting to keep the lid off his coffin. Remains as barmy about his fishing as he was over forty years ago – and is still loving it. Married to Virginia who is just as crazy about her fishing….
This fly does not appear to be at its best when it is pulled fairly quickly; rather fish it static or slowly.The main problem is obtaining the distinctively marked silver pheasant flank feathers as they are not stocked by the majority of tackle shops. To obtain these you will need to approach a specialist fly…
“Gotta be a good Ling”, I said to my buddy who was looking at me with his usual quizzical expression.one day he is going to believe me first time!! The fish fighting routine soon settled into the slow time pump and reel action so familiar to those who have caught ling before. Ling are not…
Now that I am retired from teaching, I produce most of my own floats. This not only saves money but is also a hobby within a hobby. Personally, I get a lot of satisfaction out of making my own floats and catching fish using them.The pole float that I am going to make this month…