INSPIRATION
12 The pull of the Teifi. Tony Bostock reveals why this beautiful river has charmed him for decades
28 Discover the secrets of a Midlands club’s longevity
42 Andrew McGall explains why he takes his salmon flies with a splash of pink
46 Jon Beer shares fond memories of his treasured angling possessions
52 At Ghyll Head in Cumbria, Paul Procter enjoys sparkling dry-fly and buzzer sport
60 With tent and rod packed, Finlay Wilson sets out to catch the stunning wild trout of Fetlar
70 Jim Coates chats with influential salmon-fisher Ally Gowans
COMMENT
3 Editor’s welcome
22 Colin Macleod’s Hebridean diary
24 Letters to the editor
37 Trout Talk with Simon Cooper
39 Dani Morey’s View from the hut
40 Cockwill’s conundrum
130 Last Cast goes to Giles Catchpole
THE KNOWLEDGE
77 Quick fix: keep hooks sharp
78 Trout troubles? Salmon setbacks? Our experts are here to help
82 Rob Denson has fun with tinsel
84 A guide to loch-style wet-fly fishing with Stan Headley
88 Stuart Foxall ties a sea-trout lure
90 Simon Sinclair on trout intellect
TACKLE & FLY-TYING
58 A glimpse inside England international Simon Kidd’s river dry-fly box
94 New tackle: rods from Vision and Guideline, reels from Alfa and Hardy, Rio’s new Midge Tip fly- line and a super-slim fly-box
REGULARS
8 First Cast
10 Gallery with Sharpe’s of Aberdeen
101 Fishing reports and news
120 Troutmasters badge winners
123 Crossword competition
125 Reader offer: waders and boots
126 Property with fishing for sale