In this issue: The film director Craig Barr makes tiny tweaks to his set-up to find success when trout are feeding in the surface film, Bars of silver & gold Lexus winner Russ Owen goes in search of Irish browns, rainbows and salmon, Easy tying Russ Symons ties a Foam-butt Daddy Longlegs and more...!!!

Late season bank raid Iain Barr gets up early to target Rutland’s big trout lying just yards from the shore

They still work! Peter Cockwill fishes ‘old-fashioned’ wet flies at a rain-sodden Rib Valley lakes

Mat finish? TF talks catch and release with coarse anglers and asks if fly fishermen should use mats

Gear on test Robbie Winram reviews rods, waders, clothing, luggage and more...

Think like a matchman Gareth Jones explains why it pays to have an adaptable line of attack

Primed for action Paul Richardson adopts a two-rod approach to find the right method after a hot summer

Follow the wind Mike Thrussell uses a proven theory when tackling a stillwater for the first time

GLASS FIBRE Why retro rods live on

SHORE ACTION Fish dries under your feet

FLY COMBOS Autumn 2 & 3 fly set-ups

WELSH JEWEL Llyn Trawsfynydd guide

LATE BROWNS Nick Hart's Wimbleball tips

SPIDER-SWING Search water, catch more

WEED COLOUR Match the thatch to catch!

KENNICK TIPS Autumn hotspots & flies

Jet off to Iceland Peter Gathercole and pals enjoy the newly-opened West Ranga’s wild browns

Cool springs Peter Cockwill takes advantage of Bigwell Fishery’s cold water on a scorching hot day

Catch corixa feeders Gareth Jones catches free-rising trout on dries at Eyebrook Reservoir

Taps to takes! 10 top tips to beat fish taking short

HIT THE DEPTH Go deep for daphnia feeders

SUPERB FISH Tips for quality rainbows

THORNTON Head for summer hotspots 

WINNING ROD Buy a true all-rounder

Hot reservoir SKILLS Phil Dixon's tips for summer

GO STALKING Avington's rise to form

PIKE ON FLY Stunning fish from Holland

RESCOBIE LOCH Summer hotspots & flies

Give me some indication Peter Cockwill uses the controversial ‘indicator’ method to tempt fussy fish

Donegal’s upland loughs Jeff Prest tours the many loughs of Donegal with the locals

Scratching the surface Phil Dixon’s surface tactics for a slightly coloured Blithfield Reservoir

Reader competition 9 lucky readers can each win a Greys QRS cassette reel, each worth £109.99

Fred Bainbridge enjoys a bumper day of Yorkshire brownies and grayling

Introduce a friend to fly-fishing and watch them get hooked on this great sport

Robbie Winram reviews the latest gear including a Shakespeare travel rod and Orvis waders

New season SECRETS Essential tips & fly advice for your best-ever session

Problems with Buzzers? Peter Cockwill explains his winning ways with Buzzers during a visit to Manningford

Lines of communication River specialist Massimo Magliocco on how to approach sections of fast water

The Rising Fishery Jeff Prest reports from a fishery with fly-fishing for any species at its core

Get ready for beautiful BROWNS Expert tips for the new season

9 IN-FORM WATERS to fish now

CATCH THIS! Early-season tricks to try

RIVER OLIVES How to fish 'large darks

Mid-winter risers Paul Richardson shallows up as fish gather near the surface at Elinor

Small gains Jeff Prest meets two anglers at Ardgowan Fishery who use mini lures when fish get picky

Peter Cockwill enjoys a clear water stalking session at Avington

Mike Handyside shares some of the experts’ top tips from the European grayling festival

My fishing year Paul Procter reflects on 2017, one of his most successful angling years

Peter Cockwill is pleased that Holbury’s new management still offer blue trout

How to beat spooky trout Craig Barr works out how to tackle spooky fish in a flat calm and clear water

SHRIMP SKILLS Get more action in the cold

RISING RIVERS How to cope in high water

PITSFORD TIPS Boat & bank hotspots

GEAR ON TEST Our reviews help you buy!

Fish in the freezer Make the most of sport through winter

The lure of Swanswater Features editor Jeffrey Prest discusses sunshine and sparkle at this Stirlingshire stillwater

When sport is a breeze Paul Richardson catches rainbows, tigers and browns at Ellerdine Lakes

The hybrid fly ripping waters apart

Where to fish Find a top water near you

On the FRY! Essential flies & tactics for catching bigger fish close in

Catch rainbows in Autumn Best flies & waters revealed!

BE STEALTHY Tips for bare bone rivers

WAKE 'EM UP! Dries static or twitched!

CARSINGTON Autumn hotspots & flies

CLYWEDOG Fishing deep for big browns

TINTO FISHERY Amazing sport & scenery

DRAYCOTE MAP Late-summer hotspots

DREAM SPORT Barracuda, bones & tarpon

Peter Gathercole samples the delights of Brittany’s wild brown trout fishing

We visit a fishery that offers a four-fish limit bag of specimen fish for just £40!

Four cracking still waters to visit this month

Matt Harris wades the warm, clear waters of the Bahamas in search of trophy bonefish

Mid-summer MAYHEM Huge fish from a special new venue

HOT HOT HOT! Tips to beat the heat

BIG BROWNS Hook Rutland specimens

BLAGDON MAP Summer hotspots & flies

GETTING STARTED EASY SET-UPS Simple ways to catch trout

SMALL WATERS BUZZER TIPS 50 years of fly evolution

RESERVOIRS LLYN BRENIG Guide to hotspots & flies

WHERE TO FISH SAN JUAN Catch city tarpon on fly

Follow our three easy steps and you’ll soon be part of the fascinating world of fly fishing

Craig Barr knows exactly where the fish will be on upland reservoirs

How using modern Fritz materials plus a few tactical tweaks can bring success

Still water fisheries to visit this month

Buzzer SKILLS Experts reveal flies & tips

How to catch pressured fish

26 flies with dressings

WILD BROWNS The season starts now

FORCE A TAKE Catch in tough conditions

AMAZING VENUES TROUT IN TOWN Get some urban action

FLY ADVICE HEAVY BUGS Tips for great river sport

WHERE TO FISH STOCKS RES. Our early-season hotspots

TACKLE TESTS NEW MARQUIS A piece of history renewed



KICKING FLIES Add rubber for more takes

MONTANAS New versions beat the old

FARMOOR 1&2 Quick guide to early season

WILD THINGS World's best river rainbows

WHEN TO FISH The best times for action

FISHERY MAP Eglwys Nunydd hotspots

RIVER WHARFE Stunning fish on a £4 ticket

GEAR TESTS Our reviews help you buy

GREAT ADVENTURES TRAVEL LIGHT Bikes & flyfishing do mix

RESERVOIR TIPS LEIGHTON Late season flies & areas

WHERE TO FISH 7 TOP WATERS Pay them a visit now

FLY-TYING Perfect gift this Christmas

25 TOP YEARS A Devon water celebrates

FISH IN A MIST Does fog affect fishing?

FRY HOTSPOTS Where to fish late season

MONGOLIA Great views & lenok trout

STAY OVERS The rise of the fishing hut

FRY FEEDERS Try the Popper Minkie

TM FINAL Full report and results

HOTSPOTS Expert late season tips

STALK A RIVER Low, clear water tactics

TIE A TOP FRY Then catch a fry feeder

GRAFHAM TIPS Try our top autumn areas

STRONG LINKS Fly-line and leader

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