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Upgrading or buying your first fly rod can seem a daunting task at first, with so many fly rods available on the market from a plethora of big brands. Its difficult to know where to begin. In this article, we break down the top 10 trout fly rods of 2025 and number 1 is no surprise.

When it comes to choosing your trout fly

Looking to gain a better understanding of fly lines to help you make an informed decision on the right line for you and your fly fishing?

In this article, we’ll run you through a complete breakdown of the 'must knows' of fly lines. After you've read this blog, you'll have an in-depth knowledge of fly line types, line densities,

In this guide, we will be giving you the lowdown on the best spinning rods available on the market today, from budget-friendly to high-end spinning rod options. All of these rods have been chosen by our team based on their performance, reliability, and popularity within the angling community.

We hope this article will help

In this article, we give you a breakdown of the best lures for trout. From rainbow to wild brown trout, this list of top trout lures ensures you have a lure that covers every fishing eventuality that you may encounter, from river fishing to loch style fishing.

1. Mepps Aglia

The Mepps Aglia has not changed much since its

With the constant influx of new pike fishing lures, it can be hard to keep up with what’s hot and what’s not. In this article, we will be giving you an insight into the hottest pike lures and what has made them so successful.

1. Rapala Super Shadow Rap Glide

The Rapala Super Shadow Rap Glide is the Finish lure building

With so many trout fly fishing rods available on the market, picking the right rod can be overwhelming at times. In this article, we will be going through a list of our best trout fly rods for under £200. All the fly rods in this feature have been specifically chosen by our team based on their performance, value for money

What is a Skagit Line?

Simply put, a Skagit line is shorter and heavier than the usual shooting head. The idea is that while most shooting heads are around 40ft in length, Skagit lines compress the same weight into a length of around 25ft. This makes the line much thicker, heavier in ratio to its length, and therefore much