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A Truly Unique Item
In the world of mass production it is reassuring to know that there is still a place for something a little different. That is exactly what the TFF team felt when it came across the Banana Rods range.
2 min |
November 2017
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Not The Last Of The Mohicans!
Clark Colman explores the origins and development of the Marsden’s Mohican, a mini lure whose availability and effectiveness is a fitting tribute to the larger-than-life character after whom it’s named.
8 min |
November 2017
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Diary Of An Everyday Angler Ninja Fishing
Jem Packer makes a lightning-strike trip to Raith Lake as he fishes like a ninja in a short, sharp session while at the in-laws…
4 min |
November 2017
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Autumn Sport In The Beacons
Airflo’s Ceri Thomas and Tim Hughes sample back-end fishing in a Brecon Beacons stillwater, where the resident rainbows are simply the best looking in Wales.
5 min |
November 2017
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Make Mine A Double
GAIA instructor John Boon targets the wild trout of the River Taw, using a technique that is often overlooked.
6 min |
August 2017
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Used & Abused
John Boon takes a look at the tackle setup used for trout Spey fishing. Americans are fully aware of this method, which just might be the next big thing in this country.
2 min |
August 2017
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One Last Cast Bin It!
Jem Packer makes a plea to the litter crowd to please BIN IT!
2 min |
August 2017
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Flies Of The Year
Top competition angler and sales manager at Yorkshire Game Angling Warren Langridge shares the flies that have served him well on the UK’s stillwaters.
2 min |
August 2017
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Fly Fishing The Other Side Of The World
Greys Pro Team member Lisa Isles describes the beautiful locations and magical fishing to be had in New Zealand.
8 min |
April 2017
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Diary Of An Everyday Angler
Our Everyday Angler Jem Packer meets the resident expert at Rib Valley and dreams that one day that will be him…
4 min |
April 2017
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An Evening Well Spent
Yorkshire Game Angling’s Warren Langridge makes the most of the summer evenings as he targets Toft Newton’s resident rainbows as the light fades…
8 min |
September 2017
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Flies For All Seasons - The Olive Hopper
Les Lockey brings you a dry fly for those educated, fussy feeders, sipping dries in flat-calm conditions… the Olive Hopper
2 min |
September 2017
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It's A Family Affair
With a decline in the number of young anglers coming to their junior courses, GAIA instructors Colin Turner and Tony Richards changed their approach, targeting families, with their courses fully subscribed for 2017.
6 min |
September 2017
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Size Isn't Everything
Airflo’s Ceri Thomas and Tim Hughes highlight the beauty of summer small-stream fishing, where the fish may be small but fun and enjoyment are enormous.
8 min |
September 2017
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Armchair Fly Fishing
Destination fishing, big fish and exotic locations are on most fly anglers’ bucket lists. England international Steve Smalley had float tubing on his and shares the magic of armchair fly fishing.
5 min |
October 2017
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Big Perch On The Fly
Dick Walker described the perch as “the biggest fish of all.” David West Beale shares the tactics and flies that have seen him catch numerous specimen stripeys.
7 min |
October 2017
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Bring Back The Cane: Part Two
Clark Colman revisits a favourite moorland beck to see how an old faithful in his split-cane fly rod collection compares to a modern arrival from bespoke rod builders Tom Regula.
8 min |
October 2017
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Deadly Dries
Autumn can bring exceptional dry-fly fishing on our small stillwaters. Ben Bangham provides useful pointers to target fish off the top.
5 min |
October 2017
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Under Pressure
TFF editor Andy Taylor recounts how the trout in his parents’ small stillwater fishery have reacted to the weather, flies and angling pressure throughout the summer months.
9 min |
October 2017
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Don't Let Them Of The Hook!
GAIA instructor and regular river angler Trevor Heyliger explains how to get more fish in your net when out on the river.
9 min |
October 2017
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Heavyweight Champions
England international ben bangham looks at the options available when there’s the need to fish hard on the bottom for winter grayling.
6 min |
March 2017
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On The Bank - Loynton Trout Fishery
Loynton Trout fishery has provided quality fly fishing for over 30 years. Who better to guide us around its three lakes than resident instructor steve yeomans.
3 min |
March 2017
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'Mischief' And His Secret Location...
Ali Hutchens and Jim Wennmark relive an epic journey deep into the Artic Circle in search of Loki, the god of mischief…
9 min |
November 2017
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The Llanilar Airflo Classic 2017
Scottish international angler Kevin Porteous reports back from the 2017 Llanilar Airfl o Classic, where dries led the way in the rolling waves.
7 min |
November 2017
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Back To School
John Boon looks at life at the Devon School of Fly Fishing, and how it has become one of the busiest fly fishing schools in the country.
6 min |
November 2017
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Fabulous Nymphing
Kieron Jenkins highlights the effectiveness of the FAB for stillwater nymph fishing at Eglwys Nunydd
6 min |
August 2017
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A Trio Of Bibios
Les Lockey highlights the importance of the Bibio throughout summer, sharing his successful imitations on Scotland’s Coldingham Loch.
7 min |
August 2017
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Chew On This
Fly fishing for pike is a growing area of our sport. Ben Bangham takes a trip to Chew Valley in search of one of its reel-emptying submarines…
6 min |
August 2017
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The Invisible Link
Kris Kent gives us an insight into leaders, the invisible link between the fly line and fly.
3 min |
August 2017
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Fly Fishing For Young Minds...The Fly Fishing Triathlon
Three fly fishing disciplines, 12 hours, 115 miles and one angler. England youth international Ben Fox takes us on an epic challenge to raise money for Young Minds.
8 min |