INSPIRATION
12 Discover why Grogarry loch is a favourite Hebridean retreat for trout-fisher Finlay Wilson
28 Andrew Flitcroft is given a spinning masterclass on a gorgeous Welsh stream
44 Author Mark Wormald shares his treasured angling items
46 Jon Beer explores remote trout lochs in Shetland
56 Jim Coates talks to Mark Paterson about salmon behaviour, hatcheries and mentors
63 How to make the most of your next boat- or bank -fishing trip to Draycote Water in the English Midlands
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
73 Quick fix: tangle-free trips
74 Trout- and salmon-fishing wisdom from our team of experts
78 Foam benefits with Rob Denson
80 Tips for catching grayling on dry- fly this autumn, with Paul Procter
85 Simon Sinclair on drop and hang
86 Stuart Foxall ties an Olive Frances
TACKLE & FLY-TYING
90 Reviewed: a Euro-nymph outfit, fly-fishing waistcoat and six-piece salmon rods
92 Don Stazicker tests the latest batch of cassette reels
100 Our pick of new fly-tying materials
REGULARS
8 First Cast
10 Gallery with Sharpe’s of Aberdeen
97 Reader offer: Greys Streamflex rod
101 Fishing reports and news
121 Crossword competition
122 Troutmasters badge winners
124 Properties with fishing for sale