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December 2011 |
The inbetweenersMagnus Angus analyses the use of intermediate lines in the modern angler Give grayling a tactical makeoverSean Jones takes editor Mark Bowler on the Welsh Dee to try out European techniques and designs Specialist dressing for low-water grilseHow best to tie and use the Green Machine for grilse Pearl of the northMark Sandison Discover Scotland's Foinaven's diamondsThe secrets of the wild hill lochs beneath NW Scotland's Foinaven Ridge revealed NEW FLY-TYING COMPETITIONJoin us in our search for the world Pure intoxicationA technique from Jeremy Lucas which allows the line to taper seamlessly into the leader Bars, spits and ripsHow best to use coastal topography to track down fish in The Solent, Chichester and Devon Ready to rumbleCharles Jardine Levelling at pikeThe Somerset marshes are explored by an intrepid Chris Cullen, in search of pike on the fly Fashion victimWill the latest feather craze sweeping the USA affect our fly tying? Extrav-organza!How to use ribbon to create dries and nymphs with a Working with flashNeil Patterson reveals how to give sedges and smuts an unfair advantage Making hay in the autumnEditor Mark Bowler comments on the salmon season extensions on the Dee, Tay and Annan End of term report4 valuable lessons and 4 valuable flies from Peter Lapsley Dry fly and jelly-fryGeorge Barron discloses the best methods and flies to enjoy Wales Elves and safetyMike Harding selects his ideal Christmas gifts for the fly fisher Stillwater scene... as he announces his retirement, Willie Wilson talks to FF&FT about 50 years' service on Loch Leven |
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November 2011 |
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FishinHow to make the most of Back up for salmonThe fly and tactic when all else fails Killer ShrimpThe Killer Hare is an excellent imitation for the alien 'killer shrimp' of Grafham Your ultimate team for the hillsGeorge Barron Holy TrinityJeremy Lucas gives a detailed account of the three stillwater styles of fly that he has come to rely on The salmon are back!Lough-style on Beltra Record Leven troutMichael MacKenzie tells us how he caught the biggest wild brown from Leven in 100 years - and the fly he used Bringing angling to bookCharting the achievements of publisher and fisher, Timothy Benn Waterhen BloaHow to tie the North-country fly which is a, Midnight specialArmed with rod and torch, Colin MacLeod ventures to England The SearcherNeil Patterson looks for a dry fly designed to locate invisible trout Give us a clueWays to locate pike on large expanses of open water Meadie majestyBruce Sandison EA losing the plot?Progress or propaganda? Editor Mark Bowler questions the EA A fly called JimMike Harding attempts to fathom the art of naming flies $almonThe news that the seasons on the Annan and Tay have been extended by an extra two weeks this year has caused mixed emotions. Mark Bowler reports |
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October 2011 |
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12 fighting chancesHow NOT to lose a fish of a lifetime Salmon action on IrelandFinn perfect! Start fly tying now15 pages of expert tips Simple tweaks to transform your river fliesJeremy Lucas explains how he Sea trout ...... why Falkus is wrong Missing the flightAre changes in insect behaviour partly responsible for the lack of fly life? Peace & paradiseBruce Sandison says that, when it comes to salmon fishing, everything about the River Borgie pleases him The Fat BoyThe fly to fool tricky, heavyweight trout One good ternColin MacLeod details how his mullet approach is becoming ever more reliable Textbook TyingMick Huffer shows how to tie a hugely popular and versatile fly from New Zealand which has bags of potential for UK ArthurMike Duxbury says the late Arthur Cove Feather tipsA guide to better tying, and a simple tool to help beginners Why tie flies?Peter Lapsley explores the satisfaction engendered by fly tying The Fly &?Why - a fly for the darkCharles Jardine Phoarr, nice fly!Mike Harding Fog on the TyneMalcolm Greenhalgh is unconvinced by Peter Gray's new book on salmon hatcheries |
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September 2011 |
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Loch monstersHow to Secret MoyDiscover the prolific upper fly beats with Daddy cool...for when they ignore the realistic Crane fly Funky chickenThe feather that Giant rewards from little riversOpening up the world of small stream fly fishing Chalking up success2,000 members say "It's everyone's club" Smooth operatorTie the purpose-designed flat-calm Midge The sum of the partsJeremy Lucas discusses the finer details of the successful fly fisher's terminal rig Threadbare BuzzerTie the slimmest, easiest, no-thread pupae yet LA Frenchman Winds of changeHow sea breezes can be used to aid your coastal fly fishing The GoatNeil Patterson updates a traditional fly to sell itself completely to discriminating loch trout Getting a buzz from fishingLicenced to killWhy is RSPCA Pressure releaseIrish trout fishers are going to have to change their attitude to brown trout if their wild fisheries are to prosper in the future Fish before you dieBruce Sandison explains why Loch Caladail has left a permanent etch in his memory |
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August 2011 |
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Wild trout islandOrkney - where the big browns rise A real Bobby DazzlerThe Angling Trust's Mark Lloyd showcases an exciting fly and surface tactic for unco-operative grilse Nail daphnia feeders!Tie the Nailer, the lure for high summer fishing for daphnia feeders, and which also doubles as a salmon fly Cheap as chalkIs the belief that fishing on the legendary chalkstream is the preserve of the super-rich? Chris Sandford puts it to the Test. Mackerel hit-and-runHow to catch them on fly from a beach this summer Eske back in the gameImproved habitat in this Irish gem has seen salmon and sea trout increase over the past few years You should have read this column last month!God is a woman and She hates fishermen The rise and fall of the deep BuzzerCharles Jardine fishes with Draycote The S-FlyIntroducing the Shadow Sedge, the fly designed to leave other sedges in the shade The Fly & WhyThe Hare Soldiers to the rescueAndre Meigies devises a soldier beetle pattern for high summer Mr DickA Mr Dick of Perthshire produced one of the best summer prospecting flies there is for trout and grayling First-class deliveryThe control of presentation is crucial to success. Jeremy Lucas explains why he is turning more and more away from British convention and doctrines Looking aheadPeter Lapsley visits Weir Wood to discover how lateral thinking can overcome many of the common fishery problems Making the plungeNeil Patterson gets down to solving the problem of getting down. His solution? It No compromiseWild fish interests need to play a strong hand in the forthcoming watershed salmon-farm debate A view from the chalkstreamsInsects are booming in a new era of climate change and entomological discovery |
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July 2011 |
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AllyAlly Gowans tells how he unlocked a drought last year on the Cork Blackwater 10 easy ways to catch moreHints on fishing more efficiently The Thurso is bullish about the future Short-lining the dry flyModern flies can be used to fish the summer drift lanes in Sea trout tactics to make a difference Wild about the DartExplore Southern England Rod survey10ft #7 fly rods are the most common outfits used in UK game angling. We gave 36 a thorough going over The wild troutThe Palm-Ailes. Neil Patterson recommends a fly the professionals fish SandisonThe Invicta (Ladies Angling) Club; Hot properties; Letter(s) of discomfort Can you eat it?If not, says Mike Harding, what is the point of tribal ritualism masquerading as The Fly & WhyThe figure-of-eighted Pearly Invicta: why it brings results when confronted with the annual pin-fry hatch Positively Deadly!Chris Sandford was on the winning team at this year Off the coastColin MacLeod begins his sea-fishing season by checking out Chichester Harbour, south Devon Support your localPeter Lapsley investigates the range of current problems facing those who run fisheries, and suggests how we can help them survive and thrive Textbook TyingFreeman |
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June 2011 |
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Which olive?Claret, sooty, golden ... has eight patterns to cover the variety of lake olives that appear throughout the fly-fishing calendar Salmon sink-tip tipsHow sink-tips of various types can be used to cover salmon lies from late spring and onwards Ghosts on the tideSecret coastal spots for Irish sea trout First Sintrix rod on testIs Hardy's revolutionary material the future? Sharp dresserUse a quill stem to help you tie flies in the Clyde style How to set up and cast the deadly leader-to-hand method Wallop!David Wolsoncroft Dodds explains how he refines his technique to hook more pike The Sanctuaryhow to tie and fish the Sanctuary, the preferred Hare Dog daysMike Harding recalls a day in a boat with man's best friend Manna from heavenPeter Lapsley prepares for summer's drop-in feast of terrestrial insects Sitting prettyWhen trout get fickle, Chris Sandford turns to an ingenious fly-tying technique to produce his No-hackle Mayfly Dun The Fly & WhyThe on-the-drop Swire Damsel SandisonThe ladies of St Serf Out for a duck ... and a trout or twoThe stunning wild brown trout fishing of northern Iceland Fish before you dieBruce Sandison explains why he is loyal to Loch Loyal A view from the chalkstreamsGordon Mackie examines new research into how man can affect aquatic insect populations |
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May 2011 |
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Summon up the Blood!The key criteria involved in the fishing of an imitation Bloodworm Nymphs directHow to fish the deadly, modern leader-to-hand nymphing method Better than the Moy?The Owenmore in Mayo produced over a 1,000 salmon to the fly in 2010, and Rudy van Duijnhoven was there with his single-hander Lines of businessWhy there are so many types of sunk lines in the salmon fishing business Steps to successGeorge Barron Red-hot SpiderHow to tie the Hot Pants, a sizzling pattern with buzzer-hatching trigger-points, and how to make the best of it as the season warms up WIN A GAME FISHING HOLIDAY IN ICELANDAnswer six questions and you could be fishing for Icelandic trout, charr and salmon this August The Fly & WhyHow to tie and fish the just-under-the surface Greenwell Nymph Go with the flow!Chris Ogborne takes us kayak fly-fishing on an incoming tide, from rock headland to salt-marsh Watch it!Geoffrey Bucknall Zimmer-framed Zorros?Mike Harding questions the sense of anglers doing the EA Mayfly, maps and mistakesPeter Lapsley explores the Mayfly hatches of the British Isles, and has 8 patterns to trust New-age AlderChris Sandford brings together modern materials and techniques to produce an Adult Alder that fish can't resist Fish before you dieIf you are near Edinburgh you must fish Gladhouse, especially as boats are now freely available A View from the ChalkstreamsDespite a lack of hatches, dry fly is still the way to tackle chalkstreams, says Gordon Mackie Vintage valuationsA personal fly book and an engraved Vesta case are valued, and huge bids come in for auctioned gear |
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April 2011 |
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Poodle bites!How to succeed in April The perfect body?"Better than pheasant tail," says Jeremy Lucas Beat the Welsh hill lakes... with a quartet from George Barron Chris Ogborne guides us into his new world afloat 6 trustworthy tubesTie the best new patterns for salmon It's all Greek to me!Mike Harding uses his loaf in his quest for the perfect fly Sandison's ScotlandPortree Angling Association's Storr Lochs; Megan Boyd remembered; Drams all round; Separating fact from salmon producer's fiction Fly life mattersHow declines in fly life can be reversed by input from anglers Baltic silverJohn Stephens travels to Denmark to fish imitations for sea-feeding sea trout The wild trout wish listNeil Patterson uses a new style to tie a dun that fishes on its own two feet The Welsh PartridgeThe tying and fishing of the Welsh Partridge, a fly to use if buzzer, caddis, olives or shrimps are on the menu Northern delightsIf 2010 is anything to go by, the salmon fisher should head north or east if in Scotland Understanding machair troutRobert MacDougall-Davis gleans local advice when tackling those Awe-someArgyllshire ScourieLochain Doimhain is a small Scourie loch which holds some big secrets |
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March 2011 |
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Unmatch the hatch!When exact imitation doesn't pay. Chalkstream dream?How to find fishing in the south of England at a good price. 21st Century ClydeNew patterns in the old style. Peak passportDerbyshire trout from The real McKay... how to fish it on Opening Day. Cast a spellHow to tie and use the Half-hog Hopper (aka Harry Potter). Cumin seeds and cayenne pepperMike Harding The Quill BuzzerJeremy Lucas demonstrates the range of techniques which can be applied to fishing his SandisonPitlochry Angling Club uses the very latest in ticketing technology; and the tide could finally be turning in the fight with salmon cages. GonzaloAn ingenious Midge Larvae which is fished in an even more ingenious way. Fish before you dieLoch Rannoch Ireland 2011 ... Corrib and ConnGeorge Barron travels from Corrib to Conn, attempting to produce a sure-fire strategy for mixed hatches of buzzers, olives and Mayfly. Ireland 2011 ... County CorkAlastair Gowans flew to Cork to experience the much-improved salmon runs on the lesser-known rivers of the south. Ireland 2011 ... Tyrone brownsWith salmon, sea trout and quality brown trout, Gardiner Mitchell says the Strule system never fails provide excitement at any time of the year. |
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February 2011 |
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Simulate to accumulateTie the Simulator Nymph, rated as highly as the Montana. In the DEEP mid-winterGwilym Hughes advises on the thought processes and practicalities of bugging for grayling in the coldest months of the year. Cascade crazy!How long-tailed flies based on the Cascade are having a big influence on fly fisher's today. Fatal attractionThe importance of the shrimp to the fly fisher. Plus Dave Southall showcases his ultra-violet Shrimp. Bounty in BosniaAn insider's guide to the fly-fishing hot-spots of Bosnia. Cracking mulletHow a floating nymph is used to catch mullet consistently in Ireland. The minimalistHow paring down your gear to the bare essentials will make you fish more efficiently. Tit WillowA simple technique for replicating the needle-like silhouette of this small stonefly common to many southern rivers. Inside InformationThe flies, tactics and the waters fished by small stillwater pioneer, Bill Sibbons. The heat is onA health-and-safety riddled Mike Harding looks at the risks facing the modern-day angler. Fish before you dieYou haven't lived until you've fished for salmon in beautiful Loch Naver. Vermin, vagrants or enviable possessions?How grayling spread through Britain, and how anglers attitudes towards them have changed dramatically. Anglers allPeter Lapsley sees fly fishers' attitudes changing as they focus more and more attention on wild fish, irrespective of species. Sandison's ScotlandWho WIN!ReviewsSixfinger scissors; Bugs Pit Stop legs; Patagonia's base layers; Optilabs Panther sunglasses; and a Penhalagon hand-made oak fly box. Plus Richard Shelton's new book on the life-cycle of salmon. |
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January 2011 |
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Top of the Czech-listJeremy Lucas' Number One Nymph for winter fishing is an adaptation of an old favourite. Mining a rich seamGeorge Barron uncovers a treasure trove of traditional patterns from Wales, and converts his favourites into modern dressings. London pridePeter Lapsley uncovers the people, flies and tactics of Walthamstow Reservoirs, which has three waters accessible on the Tube. Scotland infuriatesScottish Government puts international salmon agreement at risk. "One of the UK's finest trout streams"The River Don in Aberdeenshire is 82 miles of class. Hit the bottleHow to tie bottle-tubes for salmon, and a reliable pattern for early and late season. A knot to smile aboutGlyn Freeman says the Grinner knot suits all his requirements. Furl your ownLooking for improved presentation? Jack Wilson shows how readers can make their own furled leaders. The Tarpon ToadMick Huffer ties the Tarpon Toad - the lightweight fly that's made its mark on Florida's fishing guides. The Underloop EmergerThe addition of a thorax to dry flies is a design that's catching ... all over the world. Thorax DunNeil Patterson investigates the clever Cul de Canard tying style of Vince Marinaro. Fly dressing as it once wasTerry Lawton investigates the materials used by fly tyers of old, and wonders if our choice today is narrower. Sandison's ScotlandThe impressive inventory of fishings run by Aberdeen & District Angling Association; threat to the Tyne averted; an act of Kindness. Inside informationCharles Jardine visits Haywards Farm and uncovers a gem of a pattern from regular Bill Greene. The future's bright - Glo-BriteMike Harding looks forward to 2011 with the assistance of a clairvoyant. A View from the ChalkstreamsImport from the north-west! Gordon Mackie explains his blueprint for re-watering the chalkstreams. Kevin triumphs at LechladeLadybower man clinches Fishing for Heroes trophy. Festive codeword competitionCrack our Fishy Code and win a Game & Fish record book. |
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