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The maggot feeder is one of the most versatile and cost-effective feeder rigs available, it can be used to target various freshwater fish species throughout the UK and is one of the most commonly used ledgering tactics for wild brown trout in Scotland.

While the float is certainly the finest way to fish for most species,

Coming into late Autumn and early Winter. A lot of trout anglers turn their attention to the “lady of the stream” aka the Grayling. This majestic looking species has gained popularity due to its elegant appearance but hard fighting attitude.

In this article, we will be choosing our top winter grayling flies that will hopefully

All reservoir anglers dream of catching a large overwintered trout and if you fish regularly, the law of averages dictates that occasionally you will do just that. But have you ever wondered whether you can improve your odds of catching these resident fish?

The short answer is, yes, you can. It is not an exact science,

It's finally time to look out your favourite rod and reel and get back to fly fishing!

In this article, we will cover off 3 Spring trout fly patterns that will help you land more fish during those early season sessions.

Below we have provided you with a breakdown of the setups we recommend and we have also listed the Spring

The leaves are beginning to fall and change in colour. Autumn is a wonderful time of year and a great time to go fly fishing.

In this article, we will cover off 4 fly setups that will help you land more fish during those Autumnal sessions.

These 4 fly setups are some of the more popular types of setups and are fully explained

This blog post will tell you all about five crucial strategies that give experienced sea-trout fishers the edge at night!

Using some of these methods may help you catch more sea trout!

CHANGE FLY-LINES

Finding the right depth at which to fish your fly is critical, therefore you should carry a selection of lines. Many anglers

As the colder months close in, trout become harder to catch as they become more lethargic and start heading to deeper water. In this article, we will cover 3 Winter fly fishing setups that will help you land more fish during those cold month sessions.

There are several ways that this is preferable

On many occasions we’ve met anglers fishing less than five feet of high diameter leader attached to the fly line with a gargantuan loop. No wonder their bass bag remains stowed away in the tackle bag! Just a few simple alterations to the leader could change their fortunes.

Problems can begin with the leader to fly-line

Finding grayling in the coldest water temperatures is a hard obstacle to overcome. In warmer water, grayling can spread out but once the temperature drops in deep winter they tend to shoal up, which makes finding them difficult. The best approach is to fish quickly but methodically. Don’t linger in one

It’s a head-scratching situation. What do you do when faced with fish so flighty that a heron’s shadow will send them rushing for cover? In high water, grayling form shoals, feel safe in numbers and, driven by rivalry, may throw caution to the wind. But should you find a loner on a quiet river in drought conditions, it

Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn’t. But late August and September fry start loitering in the margins close to structure, such as rocky dam walls or weed beds. It’s a mystery as to why the fry feeding frenzy doesn’t always happen. Perhaps the fish have filled up on daphnia throughout the summer and just aren’t hungry?

Ever had those days, where fish have been extremely finicky? Where they merely tap the fly instead of committing to a full bloodied take. Well in this article, we will give you 10 tips that will help you convert those taps into takes.

1 TRY A SUPER-SLOW, NEAR STATIC RETRIEVE

During the summer months trout may not wish to