July 30, 2018
As July draws to a close, I can honestly say that it has been one of the toughest months fishing and certainly THE toughest months guiding I’ve ever experienced. Bright sunshine and high temperatures are uncomfortable for fish so they avoid them by taking cover during the day and feeding when it’s cooler at…
July 23, 2018
Early in my fly fishing journey, I was fortunate to spend some time in the company of a legendary Yorkshire fly fisherman. Sensing my initial frustration, he offered this calming and seemingly meaningless statement. “Thiz mooer tu flaaa fishin than just catchin fish!” His general demeanour suggested that if I were to demand…
July 22, 2018
I spend a good amount of time retrieving flies from trees. Most of them are mine but today whilst conducting such a rescue, I spotted another fly dangling from a different branch. It took me a good 20 minutes to get it down. Why bother I hear you ask? The answer is that they are…
July 15, 2018
I shouldn’t complain but the current prolonged spell of good weather has made it difficult for fish and fisherman alike. The searing heat has forced fish to feed hard at dawn and dusk and hide during the daytime. This of course, is when most clients prefer to fish so catches have not been spectacular…