Though the World Is Going to Hell in a Handbasket, Life Isn’t so Bad

Last night's rain had resulted in a day of dog walks and fly tying. The water table is so high at the moment you could spit and there'd be a flood. Yesterday, however, was a good day. Yesterday I was able to cast dry flies. Nothing targeted (as nothing was…

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Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Magazine – March 2020

It's been ten years since my last article in Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Magazine, and it was an absolute pleasure to provide this write-up concerning March Browns for the April edition. All the step by step shots were taken during this year's British Fly Fair International, and my thanks…

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Monnow Rivers Association – Auction 2020

It's that time year! Yes folks, prepare to feast your eyes on a host of amazing fly fishing goodies. From hosted fly fishing days on a selection of rivers, to rods and reels, and a range of custom-tied flies you'll not find in the shops. First though, a little background...…

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This is My World

I spot her from atop a bridge, mouth white and gills flaring as she feeds on ascending Heptagenids. Every once in awhile she rises, targeting one of the hundreds of thousands of midge trapped in the surface film above her position. This is my world. Thirty-something minutes getting into position,…

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Mountain Stream Fishing

My younger, more attractive and rockstar brother recently created this rather nice short film. Granted, all filming was undertaken during the slower months of the season, but I think it sums up early season, higher altitude fishing rather nicely. All filming, composition, music and editing was completed by Rhys Lewis…

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