River Fly fishing

Upstream nymphing transformed my fishing. When I first started out, I was so overwhelmed by all the different fly-fishing techniques out there. I spent hours using the wrong methods, messing around with dry flies in dead water or trying similar tactics that worked on stillwaters, such as stipping lures back through slow water. This resulted […]

The river trout fly fishing season in Wales begins on March 3rd. If you’re anything like me, you will have been counting down the days with excitement and anticipation, itching to cast a dry fly after a long winter of targeting grayling using euro nymphs. Early-season river trout can be fickle, but they are well

Matching the hatch is the process of matching an imitation fly to the natural flies the fish are feeding on. And frankly, insect identification and fly selection can be confusing to both new and experienced anglers alike. This is why I have created a hatch calendar to guide you through this process and give you

Grayling fishing in Wales provides excellent sport during the colder months, especially when the trout season is closed. Winter Fly fishing in may seem daunting, but with the right knowledge, it becomes an exciting challenge. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about nymphing for grayling. Grayling: the lady of the stream