Lagduff

Editorial

I N LATE JANUARY, I ATTENDED THE WILD

First cast

What’s happening in the world of game-fishing

Gallery

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

THE RITES OF SPRING

Paul Procter offers wisdom, advice and heaps of encouragement as he prepares us for a bountiful new season among wild river trout

WHAT MAKES A CHAMPION?

Robert Hardy is given a fascinating glimpse inside the mind of leading competition angler Iain Barr

TROUT WITH CREAMY ORZO

Make the most of your catch with this delicious pasta-risotto

WHAT’S IN YOUR BOX?

Connor Newcombe, manager of Kailzie Trout and Salmon Fishery on the River Tweed, shares three of his favourite flies

ROD, BRUSH AND PENCIL

Artist Terence Lambert reveals how a love of fishing has inspired him at the easel

MY FISHING LIFE

The fond angling memories of retired Welsh architect Chris Fleming-Jones

THE WHITE STUFF

What goes with white tying materials? Rob Denson knows best as he matches yarns, feathers and furs in six eye-catching trout patterns

IN SEARCH OF PERFECTION

High in the wild Scottish hills lies a loch where golden trout swim, a dreamy place known only to Michael Collinson

MAKE THEM TAKE

PART TWO: HANGING

BORN ON THE CLYDE

Tom McGregor tells the fascinating social and angling history of a much-admired style of flies

POISONS ON PETS

Flea treatments pose a profound threat to fish, explains retired vet Ueli Zellweger

...OF MICE AND MEN

Dani Morey identifies a lack of joined-up thinking on our chalkstreams

LETTERS

Your comments and opinion on game-fishing matters

SMOOTH CONNECTIONS

Expert advice and seasonal solutions for better game fishing

PARACHUTE DUSTER

Stuart Foxall recommends a dual-purpose fly that matches the fleeting olive hatches of early spring

WATERSIDE WISDOM

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

HOOKING FICKLE TROUT

You have led a fish into temptation. Discover how to convert its interest into a solid take

GEAR GUIDE

The latest rods, reels, lines, clothing and accessories for the 2025 season

WELCOME

W ITH SALMON BEATS and stillwater trout

FLY-RODS

Hardy Marksman Single-handers £749.99 - £849.99 When we

FLY-REELS

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FLY-LINES

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LUGGAGE AND ACCESSORIES

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CLOTHING

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FLY-TYING

Abel Fly Tying Vice Base £250 For the

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

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POSSUM EMERGER Hook Size 12-14 barbless Thread Black

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CDC BIOT NYMPH Hook Size 12-18 Gamakatsu F11

A SALMON FLY TO TRY THIS MONTH

MAX HAMMER Tube 1in-2in copper or brass Inner

A SEA-TROUT FLY TO TIE THIS MONTH

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BOLD CHOICE

Fly not working? Giles Catchpole considers trying something brash

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ANGLING SAFETY

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PROFITABLE SPECIALIST FLY FISHING ONLINE RETAILER FOR SALE

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ANGUS COUNTRY SPORTS

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Butterwell Farm

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GRANTOWN ON SPEY

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GRUNDÉNS

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LOYNTON Trout Fishery

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MOUNT FALCON

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LOWER ITCHEN FISHERY

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COBBINSHAW ANGLING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Mochrum Park

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HiFly Highland Fly Fishing Intel

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Angling Auctions

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UPAVON

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DELPHI LODGE

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River Lambourn Berkshire

THE HALF MOON INN

Sport fish

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Fly fishing at lough currane

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TROUT FISHERY GUIDE

pochardlakefishing.co.uk ; lakedowntroutfishery.com ; bigwellflyfishery.co.uk aldingrangelakes.co.uk ; greatburrowstroutfishery.co.uk

Teiseanglers

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SHOP.FIELDSPORTSLIFE.COM

BEST GRIP STUDS UK

www.bestgripstuds.co.uk

Thomas Turner

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TILL FISHING

www.tiptoeretreat.co.uk/experiences/fishing

Lanrick Estate

www.lanrick.co.uk