Flowering trees and shrubs, rhythmic drumming of the woodpecker and newborn lambs playing in the pasture, are all a sure sign that spring has arrived. These natural wonders are also the calling for eager fishermen alike, who await the start of a new trout season (April – September), especially those Read more…
In my eyes, and those of many others, the Atlantic salmon is regarded as the King of Fish and is the ultimate prize for many anglers, myself included. They’re an anadromous fish species, meaning they can live in both fresh and saltwater, and begin their lives in the former. From Read more…
With wild Atlantic salmon numbers continuing to fall and salmon farms attracting more bad press than sea lice, Jane Pruden talks to fly fishing instructor and industry ambassador, Marina Gibson about sustainability, trout and some surprisingly positive developments within the fish farming industry. WORDS BY JANE PRUDEN Nutritionists keep telling Read more…
I’m lucky that I share the same passion as my mother. Some would say I have even followed in her footsteps as she has been fly fishing since her early 20s and tickling trout, gudgeon and bullheads since she was a wee nipper. Ever since my mother first picked up Read more…
Stockbridge is home away from home. I find myself there every summer during the warmer months and have built fond memories over the last five years fishing beautiful gin clear chalk streams. My four-legged companion Sedge and I made our way down to the Test Valley to meet up with Read more…
The 50/50 program hosts worldwide fishing events, talks and experiences. Promoting fishing so we can continue to see an increase in female participation.
