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Fly Line Sink Rate Guide (includes table)

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Fly Line Sink Rate Guide (includes table)

06.12.2023

Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the correct fly line density. Fly density rates – comparison table Type Rating Use Case Floating Sits on the water surface Best allround line, beginners or specifically dry fly fishing Hover 0.5 inches per second Wary fish! can be used close to…
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Best Fly Line Buying Guide

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Best Fly Line Buying Guide

06.12.2023

There’s 3 main components that make up a fly fishing outfit – a rod, reel and fly line. In our opinion the fly line is the main consideration after the rod, matching the correct fly line to your rod will make casting a pleasure. But beware! You can have the…
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Sea Fishing Tripods – Your Ultimate Buying Guide

Sea Fishing Tripods – Your Ultimate Buying Guide

15.11.2023

A Sea Fishing Tripod or beach rest is an an essential piece of kit for any sea angler looking to go bait fishing from the shore. When sea fishing with bait an angler will need to have his beachcaster rod tip elevated so bite detection can be registered on the…
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Are Fly Fishing Reel Drags Reversible? (examples below)

Vision Stillmaniac Reel - changing drag direction
Are Fly Fishing Reel Drags Reversible? (examples below)

02.10.2023

Yes, many modern fly fishing reels are designed to be ambidextrous with reversible drag systems. This means that you can change the drag direction to accommodate either left-hand or right-hand retrieve, depending on your preference. While the exact method can vary slightly depending on the manufacturer and model of the…
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Choosing The Perfect Fly Reel – A Buyers Guide

Fly Reel Size Comparison featuring a small, medium and large fly reel
Choosing The Perfect Fly Reel – A Buyers Guide

19.06.2023

When it comes to fly fishing, the right fly reel can make all the difference in your angling experience. Fly reels not only store your fly line but also provide the necessary drag system to control the fight with the fish. In this comprehensive buying guide, we will explore the…
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Choosing A Trout Fly Rod – The Ultimate Guide

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Choosing A Trout Fly Rod – The Ultimate Guide

15.06.2023

When it comes to trout fly fishing, choosing the right rod is crucial for your success and enjoyment on the water. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect trout fly rod that suits your needs. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, we’ll dive into the…
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What are the Best Lures for Trout? – 2023

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What are the Best Lures for Trout? – 2023

05.01.2023

  If there was just one style of lure for Trout spinning, it would be a lot easier for us all “the anglers” to shop for. In the UK especially, we seem to have a huge selection of lures in many different styles that spin, wobble, sink, float and even hum…
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Streamer Fishing For Trout

Streamer Caught Trout
Streamer Fishing For Trout

22.07.2022

What is streamer fishing? Here in the UK people think of streamer fishing as either a last chance method or a lazy cast out and let the fly swing around in the current style using still water flies – which is very far from the truth! In fact, using streamers…
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An Introduction to BFS

BFS Setup
An Introduction to BFS

09.03.2022

What is BFS? BFS stands for Bait Finesse System. This system is made up of a baitcasting reel with a shallow lightweight spool and a light, or ultralight, action baitcaster rod. This setup allows the angler to effectively fish lures in the 1g to 7g weight range, something that has…
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Popular Wet Fly Patterns and Dressings

Popular Wet Fly Patterns and Dressings

24.02.2022

Wet flies are fished subsurface, often on a cast of two or three flies, and can be deadly for targeting both brown and rainbow trout, especially when there’s a bit of a wave on the water. Most wet fly patterns aren’t tied to represent any natural food item in particular…
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Best Trout Flies To Use In March

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Best Trout Flies To Use In March

18.02.2022

Finally, with the brute force of winter finally subsiding, the weather is on the up – fingers crossed! There is some great fly fishing to be had in March, and in this article, we will be going through what our 10 go-to flies are for this time of the year…
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What are the Best Lures for Salmon?

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What are the Best Lures for Salmon?

13.02.2022

  There are so many lures, plugs and jerk baits out there at the moment it is hard to decide on which ones to tackle up with for our rivers here in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We thought we’d put a little guide together explaining what we…
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