LOYNTON Trout Fishery

EDITORIAL

W HAT CHALLENGES HAVE YOU SET yourself for

First cast

What’s happening in the world of game-fishing

Gallery

Caught a memorable fish? Send your pictures to: troutandsalmon@twsgroup.com

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME

Andrew Flitcroft visits an idyllic family-run trout fishery in the Lincolnshire Wolds

THE RIGHT TOOLS

Don Stazicker casts cane rods and silk lines in the company of a modern artisan

MOY MISTAKE

Reto Coutalides argues that Irish salmon tagging laws are unsustainable

HAPPY FOR YOU

Among friends, does it matter who catches the fish? asks Dani Morey

MY FISHING LIFE

The ever-maturing angling journey of fisheries writer Mike Handyside

MUDDLER MAGIC

In an extract from his new book, Mick O’Farrell selects exemplary patterns proven on lough and reservoir in many different hatches

PAST NOTES

Andrew Newton delights in how books connect us to our angling forebears

THE KNOWLEDGE

Expert advice and seasonal solutions for better game fishing

WILLIE GUNN FRANC N SNAELDA

Stuart Foxall explains how he ties and fishes a modern classic

WATERSIDE WISDOM

Our panel of expert anglers offers advice for better fishing this month

PIKE ON THE FLY

In part two of his guide to predator fly-fishing, Rob Hardy explains where and how to catch Esox lucius

TO BOLDLY GLOW

Rob Denson marries fluorescent hues to a host of materials in six memorable trout patterns

WHAT’S IN YOUR BOX?

Welsh International Kieron Jenkins reveals three of his most successful reservoir patterns

HOW TO SAY GOODBYE

Robbie Stewart tells the moving and inspiring story of his fisherman father’s dying wish

TACKLE-SHOP

The latest gear and fly-tying materials for discerning game-fishers

MAKE ’EM TAKE!

In the first of a new series, the highly regarded Michael Evans shares the tactics that have helped him catch more than 3,000 salmon

FISHING REPORTS

All the latest news from our local experts. The only monthly record of catches and news from the major fisheries of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland

NEWSREEL

END OF A TRADITION Natural Resources Wales

A SALMON FLY TO TRY THIS MONTH

LOCHY SHRIMP TUBE-FLY Tube ½in brass with red

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Giles Catchpole senses it everywhere he looks around

ORVIS®

ORVIS.CO.UK/SUPERFINEGRAPHITE

GREYS SALMON KIT

gac.fishing/0172TS

TROUT & SALMON

SHOP.TWSGROUP.COM

Mochrum Park

AirfloFishing

www.airflofishing.com

AirfloFishing

www.airflofishing.com

Patagonia®

TROUT FISHERY GUIDE

pochardlakefishing.co.uk lakedowntroutfishery.com bigwellflyfishery.co.uk aldingrangelakes.co.uk greatburrowstroutfishery.co.uk cregennan.co.uk fishingfly.co.uk sweethope.co.uk wessex-water-fishing.checkfront.com

FAWCETTS COUNTRY SPORTS LTD

www.fawcettsonline.com

Feather smith

www.feathersmith.co.uk

ZEROFIT

WWW.ZEROFIT.CO.UK

TROUT & SALMON

SHOP.TWSGROUP.COM

SHARPES OF ABERDEEN

sharpesofaberdeen.co.uk

HiFly

www.hiflyfishing.com

LUKE BANNISTER

www.bannisterrods.co.uk

British Fly Fair International

bffi.co.uk

Thomas Turner

thomasturner.com

FISHING MEGA STORE

FISHINGMEGASTORE.COM

OTBY HOUSE FARM

BEST GRIP STUDS UK

www.bestgripstuds.co.uk

TROUT & SALMON

Blackadders

blackadders.co.uk

John Stephenson's We Buy Fishing Tackle

Dennett Outdoor

www.dennettoutdoor.com

FISHING MEGA STORE

www.fishingmegastore.com

Trout and salmon

troutandsalmon.com

Wellington

wellington.co.uk

MULLOCK JONES

www.mullockjones.co.uk

ANGLING AUCTIONS

www.anglingauctions.com

STILLWATER TROUT FLIES

ANGLING SAFETY

ANGLINGSAFETY.COM

Teise anglers

www.teiseanglers.org.uk

UPSTREAM DRY FLY

www.upstreamdryfly.com

AirfloFishing

AIRFLOFISHING.COM

Benmore Estate

www.benmoreestate.co.uk www.hookedonmull.co.uk

Off the fly

www.offthefly.com

Uttings

www.uttings.co.uk

ALBURY ESTATE FISHERIES

www.alburyestatefisheries.co.uk

FISHING MEGA STORE

fishingmegastore.com

TILL FISHING

www.tillfishing.co.uk

Thomasturner

thomasturner.com

RIVER LUNE

MOUNT FALCON

WWW.MOUNTFALCON.COM

RIVER TYNE NORTHUMBERLAND PRIVATE SYNDICATE

Fly fishing at lough currane

www.flyfishingatloughcurrane.com

LOWER ITCHEN FISHERY

www.itchen-fishing.net

Lagduff Lodge

Go Fishing Worldwide

gofishingworldwide.co.uk

Dolhaidd Mansion

www.dolhaiddmansion.co.uk

Marshallflyfishing

marshallflyfishing.com

Goflyfishing

www.goflyfishing.co.uk

Farnley Estate

Butterwell Farm

www.butterwellfarm.com

HAMPSHIRE CHALKSTEAM FISHING

BOOKS

Tufton Arms Hotel

www.tuftonarmshotel.co.uk

DURNESS LIMESTONE LOCHS

WWW.DURNESSLIMESTONELOCHS.CO.UK

Salmon Hole Lodge

www.salmonholelodge.com

Fine Fishing

TROUT FISHERY SHOWCASE

kilnseypark.co.uk tarvielochs.co.uk eisteddfa-fisheries.com claylanetroutfishery.co.uk avingtontrout.com meonsprings.com aldingrangelakes.co.uk pochardlakefishing.co.uk

TROUT & SALMON

Still Fishing

www.stillfishing.com