A tall order perhaps especially considering the unpredictability of both highland trout and the weather; still, sometimes I think the straight forward approach of just a few flies rather than legions of assorted boxes works better for wild browns. Trout no matter whether they reside in a chalkstream or a remote highland tarn, are creatures…
Considering that I had just one day on the Ballynahinch, it was a piece of serious luck that I’d drawn Beat One of the Ballynahinch Castle Hotel water which took in the pool immediately below the lough. (A German guest at the hotel, indeed, sidled up to me and wanted to know how much I’d…
I have used this pattern for still water and river trouting. However on rivers I appear to get more success with smaller leaded versions particularly on fast flowing streams under colder water conditions. Materials Hooks: Standard shank sizes 14 to 8. However some anglers do tie this pattern on long shank hooks normally size 10…
The close season has been a frustrating one. The continuing Foot and Mouth crisis has kept most rivers out of bounds denying access for my traditional reconnaissance trips. I love to stomp the banks of the Kennet in the spring looking out for new swims and seeing the changes the winter floods have wrought on…
Yet how many trout fishers ever read pike literature, or pike anglers read big-game articles? Very few. Perhaps they have missed something by not pooling their knowledge.I am fortunate in that I get to read everything printed in this magazine, and so sometimes I get to see connections that others perhaps might miss. If indeed…
Address: Rose Park Fishery, Trezibbet, Altarnun, Launceston, Cornwall.Directions: Take the A30 from Launceston towards Bodmin. Turn off for Altarnun and follow signs to Aitarnun. Travel through Altarnun passing the church. The fishery is sign posted on your left.Phone: 01566 86278Fishery: The fishery is in a valley surrounded by trees. There are two lakes in the…
In fact, it had a devastating effect – I was unable to visit any of the rivers that I normally fish for roach, as the various authorities forbade access, whether or not there was any livestock in the area. I can understand a need for caution but I have to say that in some cases…
Address: Blackwool Farm, Colhook Common, Northchapel, Petworth, Sussex.Phone; Bruce Savage on 01428 707258Location; Take the A3 from London to past Guildford. Turn off at Milford and take the A283 towards Petworth. After passing through Northchapel, travel for another 2 miles. The fishery is signposted on your left-hand side. If you reach the petrol station on…
Rods and ReelsMost of us, when we first start lure fishing, use the same rods and reels that we use for bait fishing. Nothing wrong with that. A twelve foot, three pound test curve pike rod and fixed spool reel will happily throw most small to medium size lures. It is only when we start…
Trolling Trolling is a huge subject, far too big to be covered in depth here, but I will attempt to go through the basics and leave the reader to find the many “wrinkles” for himself. It is a method which many people tend to use if they are fishing a water for the first time….