The last week was split equally between the Derbyshire Wye and the Welsh Dee. With the conditions gradually improving, both rivers are starting to produce the fish for which they are most famous. The Wye gave us some vividly coloured Brown Trout and some beautifully marked wild Rainbows. The Dee delivered too with several good…

The last couple of weeks have been dominated by school holidays. Good weather, bored kids and desperate parents invariably results in the masses making a beeline for the nearest body of water. Paddling, swimming, rafting, stone skimming and Pooh sticks have all negatively affected my catch rate recently but it is good to see people…

After making a remarkable recovery from a big operation, Amelia wanted to ‘cash in’ the “Day on the River” voucher that she’d been promised. It goes without saying that the rest of the family were invited too and as Dad Andrew was having a big birthday the following day, it was a great chance for…