INSPIRATION
12 A stay at the Scourie Hotel leads Finlay Wilson to a week of limitless hill loch fishing
28 Loyalty to a beat can pay huge dividends as Rob Hardy discovers on the River Tweed
42 Northumbrian rod David Carrick’s favourite fishing items
44 Hunting rising fish in the clear waters of the Wiltshire Avon
58 Jim Coates talks to inspiring Danish fly-fisher Sarah Ronholt
82 Chris McCully recommends a visit to remote Hury Reservoir in Co. Durham
100 Our guide to holiday accommodation with or near to fishing
COMMENT
3 Editor’s welcome
22 Colin Macleod’s Hebridean diary
24 Letters to the editor
39 Trout Talk with Simon Cooper
41 Dani Morey’s View from the hut
130 Last Cast goes to Giles Catchpole
THE KNOWLEDGE
67 Quick fix: dry your flies
68 Salmon- and trout-fishing insights from our panel of experts
72 Rob Denson showcases chenille
74 Spinning tactics for spring salmon with Tay gillie Calum McRoberts
79 Simon Sinclair’s fly-tying advice
80 Tie a stalking bug for big trout
TACKLE & FLY-TYING
52 Guide Ali Hutchens picks three of his favourite salmon patterns
91 Get a great deal on a Snowbee Gold cassette reel outfit
94 New gear reviewed including rods, clothing and accessories
99 A look at new fly-tying materials
123 Reader offer: half-price Greys rods
REGULARS
8 First Cast
10 Gallery with Sharpe’s of Aberdeen
105 Fishing reports and news
124 Troutmasters badge winners
126 Solve the huge Christmas Crossword for a chance to win a Sage Sonic rod and Spectrum reel