Rods for winter streams

Rods for winter streams

These carefully designed new euro-nymphing rods by Douglas are the ideal tool for grayling fishing

Author:
Rob Hardy
Review: Redington Tilt reel and Strike V2 nymphing rods

Review: Redington Tilt reel and Strike V2 nymphing rods

Take a closer look at two products pushing the boundaries of euro-nymphing

Author:
Rob Hardy
Fly-lines for late-season salmon

Fly-lines for late-season salmon

As the leaves and temperatures drop, it’s time to change tactics and select lines that can deliver

Author:
Rob Hardy
Review: Fish-friendly floatants

Review: Fish-friendly floatants

A fly that remains buoyant is fundamental to dry-fly and emerger fishing, but we should choose our treatments with care

Author:
Rob Hardy
Review: Snowbee G-XS 11ft six-weight loch-style rod

Review: Snowbee G-XS 11ft six-weight loch-style rod

A tool for traditional loch-style fishing that's built with modern graphene technology. But does it pass muster?

Author:
Rob Hardy
Review: Yeti Rambler bottles

Review: Yeti Rambler bottles

Whether it’s staying hydrated in the heat or sipping a warming brew on a cold day, these high-tech bottle-flasks will keep you operating at your best

Author:
Rob Hardy
Review: Orvis Guide Sling Pack

Review: Orvis Guide Sling Pack

Grab-and-go tackle storage for roving fly-fishers

Author:
Rob Hardy
Group test: 13 rods for river trout fishing

Group test: 13 rods for river trout fishing

Editor Andrew Flitcroft and experienced tackle tester Don Stazicker cast a baker’s dozen of the latest 9ft five-weight rods

Author:
Rob Hardy
Review: Airflo Control-a-Drogue

Review: Airflo Control-a-Drogue

All-in-one kit helps boat anglers control their drift for better fly presentation

Author:
Rob Hardy
Review: Vallon sunglasses

Review: Vallon sunglasses

Eco-conscious eyewear company Vallon set out to prove that quality and style need not cost the earth

Author:
Rob Hardy
Review: Orvis Helios 4 rods

Review: Orvis Helios 4 rods

Orvis has launched the fourth iterant of its technologically advanced Helios rod. Does the performance match the hype?

Author:
Rob Hardy
Rod test: the long and the short of it

Rod test: the long and the short of it

Editor Andrew Flitcroft and AAPGAI senior instructor Clive Mitchelhill test the latest 14ft nine-weight double-handers.

Author:
Andrew Flitcroft
Green reel revolution

Green reel revolution

Guideline tasked its designers with devising the most sustainable fly reel on the market. The Nova is the result

Author:
Rob Hardy
Review: Asso leaders

Review: Asso leaders

Deliver your flies with accuracy and finesse using these top-quality Japanese-made leaders

Author:
Rob Hardy
Tested: Patagonia Swiftcurrent Wading Jacket

Tested: Patagonia Swiftcurrent Wading Jacket

Our verdict on an environmentally friendly wading jacket

Author:
Rob Hardy
Fly lines for stillwater buzzer techniques

Fly lines for stillwater buzzer techniques

Tested: Airflo Superflo Sink and Anchor Tip Fly Lines

Author:
Rob Hardy
Review: Airflo’s latest 7/9wt cassette reel

Review: Airflo’s latest 7/9wt cassette reel

Our verdict on the Switch Pro large-arbor for stillwater trout-fishing

Author:
Rob Hardy
Tested: new CND Gravity 14ft salmon rod

Tested: new CND Gravity 14ft salmon rod

Our verdict on a state-of-the-art 8wt-9wt double-hander

Author:
Rob Hardy