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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…

It had been a few years since I had been to the lake in question but since then the carp and catfish had grown significantly and I really fancied pushing up my catfish personal best. Not much had changed on the surface since my last visit, the bank and swims were still well looked after…

Articles by Chris Gardner Chris Gardner Chris Gardner is 27, and has been fishing since the age of 9. Growing up and living virtually on the banks of the River Nene introduced Chris to all aspects of coarse fishing. Match fishing for a while, he made the under 19 England international squad three years running,…

Theyíve been fact finding rather more than intensive fishing and Iíve notched up something like eight or nine thousand miles travelling in my search for really good waters. Iíve travelled with two Spanish friends and theyíve shown me all their secrets, built up painstakingly over many years. This being the case, I know youíll pardon…

It was a day of bright sunshine and blue sky with a temperature about 80°f, perhaps even higher. A day when animals, birds and sensible anglers sought out a cool shady place to rest or fish. I chose the spreading branches of an oak tree that conveniently leaned out over the river, I couldn’t have…

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….