All else being equal, what is your preferred reel of choice ? 1. Spinning Reel 2. Fixed Spool Reel 3. Spinning Casting Reel 4. Closed Face Fixed Spool Reel

Hi, Just wondered what dry fly pattern anyone would recommend when the trout are taking small black gnats off the top?. Thanks for your...

Hi Had a day out yesterday at Ladybower - in my ignorance thought it it would be isolated / quiet. Right next door to the A57 - choked with traffic + parked...

Hi Could anyone recommend somebody to give me a valuation on a Hardy CC de France fly rob. The rod has a wet and dry tops and was refurbished at the hardy...

HI I caught a small multi coloured fish from the Mersey in Stockport and can not identify it. I'v scoured the net. Pestered the staff in the local tackle shops...

Hi I'll be fishing for Zander in Fazeley as i have heard a few folk say that its a good Zander water.'m going to try and have a go at them on the fly ( as well...

Up in N.Wales from the w/end 4th of May. Going to fish Lockwood and probably Dywarchen. Unless any other ideas? Was up the other w/end Cwmystradllyn was...

I have just been reading an interesting article on how Triploid trout are reared. My question is why are they reared? Surely it would be more productive to...

Any advice on the choice of rod weight and length for still water trout fishing in the UK? I am planning to get a 'posh' rod for my birthday and want to get...

Now maybe I lost the plot or didn't read the instructions (Well I'm a bloke and it's traditional for us not to read them) but I ain't arf gettin a lot of...

Hi Guys, It would appear that the very helpful people at Brenig are sending me their weekly? reports as I am on their mailing list. As long as they do this I...

Sightfree G3, very strong for diameter, have landed fish over 6 pounds on 4lb bs this season. Try www.tightlinesdirect.co.uk "Sandy Birrell"...

Hi folks, Just thought I'd remind everyone who is going camping at Cwellyn to be prepared for midges, I say again, MIDGES. When I camped there two years ago,...

Hi, I wondering if anyone had any experience/recommendations/comments on getting a sage rod repaired or renewed? I bought it 2 years ago from America, paid the...

Can anyone help? I would like to become a member of a club in the Peak District (I live in Sheffield) It appears however that waiting lists are massive or...

Me and a couple of chums are off down to the Test, 1st week June, we have normally gone mid May and had quite successful Mayfly hatches. My question is will we...

Folks, I have just launched a new Fishing forum and you are invited to take a closer look. Unlike other forums this one is going to be different! One of...

What action does a spey casting rod need? Is it necessary to buy an expensive salmon rod to achieve the performance needed? It is probable that the chance to...

As we know, Fred has emigrated to Australia. he is currently in Sydney near his daughter. I have been in touch with him via SKYPE. This is a great free...