Regards to all the old crowd!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone think any more along the lines of a Brenig re-visit? If so count me in, (retired now so could make any time as...

Gents, Firstly is it still worth using this group anymore? Maybe Usenet is a thing of the past? Anyway, maybe Bill or some other fly tiers might be able to...

Hi guys, Just about norrowed down my choice of a new fly reel (for a WF8 line). Wonder if anyone has any comments on the following:- Airflo T8 Airflo...

Started flyfishing some 18mths ago and had reasonable success, now I want branch out and make my own flies, I have tried it out and would like to continue at a...

Hi I am being treated to a trip to Ireland at the end of Aug / early Sept. All I know is that I am flying into Shannon for trout fishing on a Lough. That's all...

So, how was it for you? Went out today - in the rain - air temp started out at 4C and finished at 10C. Water very high and fully coloured. Caught three trees...

Greetings. Any of you gents out there secs who have to do trout returns, I have an excel spread sheet that I use to tally up returns for over 300 members,...

Fly casting lesson Monday Buy tackle Saturday after practise in car park More practise with own fly tackle (Greys Missionary 9'3" 5 piece Reel and floating...

I am looking to a crewsaver type lifejacket that inflates when needed. The question is do I go for a manual or automatic type? I intend to fish from a boat but...

'Cats Whisker' is a very famous streamer/lure pattern and is used by fly fishermen all over the world but do you know who invented it...

Hello all, Has anybody heard of a fish pass to help fish cross a highway? What can be done when a highway project cuts a stream, to maintain connectivity...

The Hare, the Hound and the Tortoise 18-20th June (pictures here http://www.ftscotland.co.uk/gallery/inverlael-2010/inverlael.html ) It was three years in...

Hi All, Can't believe that was way back in 97/98?. I seem to remember it being wet (and windy), losing my hat, getting my line wrapped around the prop, the...

I'm thinking of going to Ireland last week in May to do some fly or Spinning Fishing. Anybody got any places that they would stay away from?? Where are the...

Hi everyone, Does no one have anything to discuss in this group?, I'm sure we can come up with something, how about.. What does the group think about Czech...

Hello all I have recently launched a new web site to promote welsh fishing venues, i'm looking for details information on welsh venues , and of course members...

Broke my 9 ft two piece rod on a recent trip. Break is an inch from the ferrule joint. (don't ask). Anyone know if this can be repaired? or know of a good rod...

As we age, our priorities change ....... The other day I came home and was greeted by my wife, dressed only in very sexy underwear and holding a couple of...

Can anyone direct me to some venues for freshwater fishing around Plymouth? I did a web search, and found quite a bit near Exemoor and Torquay, but...

On the last day of the September (the end of the season for me) I had an afternoon fly fishing on a loch in the Scottish Highlands. I'd never been there before...