INSPIRATION
12 A humble machair loch enchants Finlay Wilson
28 Nicholas Fitton explains how to fish the downstream wet-fly
36 Andrew Flitcroft discovers a trouting treat in North Yorkshire
50 The prized possessions of Charles Rangeley-Wilson
52 Jon Beer solves the mystery of a lost lake and his Welsh forebears
60 Don Stazicker fishes the River Calder with fly-tyer and guide Phillippa Hake
70 Viking raider Reid Hagelin chats to Jim Coates
96 Great escapes destination guide for 2022
COMMENT
3 Editor’s welcome
8 First Cast
20 On the River with Dani Morey
22 Letters to the editor
25 Simon Cooper’s Trout Talk
26 Bob White is The Gillie
130 Last Cast goes to Giles Catchpole
THE KNOWLEDGE
77 Quick fix: new life for old waders
78 Our experts help improve your fishing and fly-tying skills
82 Squirrel fur tips with Rob Denson
84 Peter Cockwill fixes common faults when winter trout-fishing on stillwaters
88 Stuart Foxall puts a modern spin on the Cased Caddis
77 Quick fix: a sheep’s wool indicator
TACKLE & FLY-TYING
32 From Norfolk to Norway: Nic Jepson’s fly-tying journey
47 Stan Headley analyses the appeal of blue wet-flies
91 Rods, reels, leader material, a boat seat and clothing reviewed
95 Fly-tying: dubbings and varnishes
REGULARS
10 Gallery with Sharpe’s of Aberdeen
103 Fishing reports and news
121 Hardy salmon kit offer
122 Troutmasters badge winners
124 Crossword: win a Schöffel outfit
126 Properties with fishing for sale
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