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Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to the sport, our timely reports and in-depth analyses provide essential insights to enhance your fishing experience and knowledge.

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Fly tying
Step-by-step guide to tying the Klinkhamer Special

Designed to imitate emerging flies on rivers and stillwaters, the Klinkhamer is also used in duo rigs.

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How to choose the right sinking fly line for trout

Find out how sinking fly lines behave and how to use them in early spring

By Trout & Salmon
Fly tying
How to tie the Lite Collar Bug

A subtle fly for deep water when grayling have seen too many pink or garish patterns

By Trout & Salmon
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Ten of the best switch rods

Tested: 11ft-11ft 9in double-handers for 7wt and 8wt lines, ideal for low-water salmon fishing

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Which rod for stillwater trout?

Tested: 10ft seven-weights for reservoirs and large lakes

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Go nymphing for grayling

How to use braid with bugs for successful winter fishing

By Trout & Salmon
Fly tying
No-name Spider

Follow our step-by-step tying of this classic soft-hackled fly, best fished in water with a peaty stain

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How a weight-forward fly-line works

Understand the basics of taper, weight, belly and length - and how they can improve your trout fishing

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Work the weedbeds to catch stillwater trout

Proven techniques for better fishing this autumn

By Trout & Salmon