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A pair of rods supported by a tripod aim skywards on a stoney beach. They look like big, tasty rods, maybe a pair of heavy beachcasters? Hung beneath them are a matched pair of multipliers loaded with strong line, 50lb braid by the looks of it. The rod tips nod gently with the current as…

The main function of a fly reel is to store the bulky fly line. A typical fly reel Reel in position on the fly rod For that reason they, like rods, are rated by the A.F.T.M. line rating they are expected to hold. This is more difficult with fly lines as, on the reel, it…

.The water levels across the country, but especially it seemed in the Thames valley, dropped very fast over the space of just three or four days, dropping by as much as two feet. When I arrived at the lake I found parts of it had emerged from beneath the water that had been under water…

It was Mark’s first time on the stretch and with the river very low and clear we decided to go all out on a floatfishing attack. We set up two float rods, one with 3lb Maxima direct to a size 16 hook and the other with 5lb Maxima direct to a size 14. Feeding with…

Perhaps first we should clarify what we mean by the term groundbaiting. Groundbaiting means literally what the word says, ‘baiting the ground’ to attract fish to an area. This can be done before fishing or during fishing. I will cover both positions although of course it could be said that groundbaiting before fishing is in…

The days before Easter saw urgent consultation of Lefty Krehs book Fly Fishing in Saltwater, much thought, many adjustments to fishing tackle, and a rush to tie some new flies all somewhat hampered by an urgent mission to Malawi, which meant I was not as prepared, once again, as I would have liked. The weather…