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When it comes to fly fishing and selecting an outfit, a rod, a matching line and a fly reel, there are many aspects about a reel to consider!

They are technical (lots of discussion points), they come in lots of different designs and colours and the ever so sweet sound they make when the line is being peeled out by a specimen

Trolling motors, also known as electric outboard motors, are an essential piece of boating equipment. They give you the ability to refine your boat angle on a drift and also allow you to come into fishing areas with a stealthy approach, reducing unwanted noise and disturbance on the water. In this article, we will be covering

What do you think about when some mentions fishing for predators?

Sharks? Barracuda? Pike? Catfish? Tarpon? Tuna?

What would you think if I said brown trout?

My favourite style of fishing is streamer fishing for brown trout in the rivers and lochs of Scotland.

I started properly fishing streamers about ten years ago. I

Most anglers might assume the only time to target sea trout are during the hours of darkness on a river with a fly rod but that is far from the truth. In recent times, targeting these majestic creatures within estuaries and along coastlines has grown in popularity.

In this article, we will be discussing how to target estuary

Ahrex hooks are a relatively new company in the fly tying world but seem to have already taken it by storm.

The Danish-based company mainly specialise in saltwater and predator hooks but recently, they have branched out with a wide range of freshwater hooks and already the feedback has been very positive.

Personal experience

What is a fly line taper?

Do you get confused with the various fly line tapers that are available on the market?

In this article, we will be discussing the various fly line tapers available on modern weight forward fly lines and how they are used in today’s fly fishing.

A fly line taper refers to the overall profile of

In this article, Marco Ezzi gives advice and insight in how to get the most out of trout fly fishing early on in the season!

As the trout season kicks off and the water temperatures start to rise, large stillwater boat venues are starting to come to life again. Let’s hope the weather is kind to us this year and we have

So you’re in the market for a new spinning rod but you don’t know where to start. In this article, we breakdown all the key features that make up a spinning rod, to provide you with a better understanding of how the components of a spinning rod work together.

So before we start to look at all the new shiny rods on the rod

Before choosing a spinning reel, you need to ensure you’re buying the right reel for the right job. Below we have outlined some of the main questions to consider before you purchase a reel.

What reel size am I after and what do they mean?

You wouldn’t buy a 5 litre V8 Mustang if you wanted an economical car! Just like you

When it comes to lure fishing for most species, there are general rules of thumb that anglers abide by. Don’t get us wrong though, sometimes you will find yourself doing something that is completely against the grain that will provide results – that’s just angling! Below are a few tips that will hopefully help you increase

Braided loops are used in fly fishing to form the vital and secure connection between the fly line and the leader, they can also be used to connect the fly line to the backing line. There are three different sizes of braided loops, each designed to fit a range of lines sizes. These sizes usually run in the following order

The majestic “Lady Of The Stream” becomes the target quarry for most game anglers after the trout and salmon seasons come to a close. However, most anglers will target these magnificent species using fly tactics. In this article, we will show you how to tie a float trotting rig for grayling and how to fish it, a fun and