Stillwater

How to become a better fly angler: lessons from the best

Andrew Flitcroft suggests ways you can become a better fly angler on stillwaters by observing top fisherman, adapting strategies, refining presentations and improving your waterside efficiency.

By Richard Baker

Salmon

Get to know a salmon beat

New to salmon fishing or a river? Ian Gordon reveals how to get to know a salmon beat with expert tips on permits, local insights, and reading the river to your advantage.

By Richard Baker

River trout

How do you catch trout during a heavy hatch?

Don Stazicker explains how trout feed during heavy hatches and how to adapt your fly choice, presentation and strategy to improve your catch rate when fish get ultra-selective in dense insect hatches

By Richard Baker

Tackle

More ways to cut the cost of buying tackle

Save money on fly fishing gear with expert tips on warranties, secondhand buys, adaptable tackle and smart shopping – plus advice on customs rules, forums and how to make your own kit

By Richard Baker

Tips & Advice

Drying a dry fly

Leading UK trout-fisher Paul Procter shows you how to dry and revive sodden CDC and hackled dry flies using an elastic band, powder desiccant and Mucilin for perfect floatation

By Richard Baker