INSPIRATION
12 Solitude and rising trout await George Barron in Snowdonia National Park
26 David Profumo celebrates the centenary of Miss Ballantine’s record salmon
44 Cumbrian guide Eric Hope shares his treasured fishing items
46 Paul Procter encounters trout and presidents on the Derbyshire Wye
58 Planning a short break? We pick 16 fishing hotels, inns and lodges that will make your stay special
70 Jim Coates is in conversation with Scandinavian salmon expert Lars Terkildsen
COMMENT
3 Editor’s welcome
20 Colin Macleod’s Hebridean diary
22 Letters to the editor
39 Trout Talk with Simon Cooper
41 Dani Morey’s View from the hut
42 Cockwill’s conundrum
130 Last Cast goes to Giles Catchpole
THE KNOWLEDGE
75 Quick fix: Take time out
76 Waterside words of wisdom from our team of experts
80 Rob Denson on floss and thread
82 How to catch stillwater trout as temperatures soar
87 Simon Sinclair deals with drag
88 Stuart Foxall ties the Grunter
TACKLE & FLY-TYING
92 This month’s pick of new tackle including rods, lines, luggage and clothing
96 Fly-tying: goat hair, barbless hooks and a Multiloop tool are reviewed
117 Reader offer: Hardy Baby Bouglé
REGULARS
8 First Cast
10 Gallery with Sharpe’s of Aberdeen
97 Fishing reports and news
118 Junior and Youth Troutmasters Finals, plus latest badge winners
125 Crossword competition
126 Property with fishing for sale