27 February 2026
Reflecting on our 2025 fishing season
Well, what a season it has been! We began the year with a CGUK trout fishing day at Testside in Hampshire, ran another 3 sold out events during the season for salmon and trout, and finished with a...more
27 February 2026
Chasing Silver: Bywell Adventures with the CGUK
There’s something about early summer on the Tyne that makes you want to linger a little longer by the water. This past weekend, we teamed up with The Country Girls UK at Bywell Salmon Fishing for...more
27 January 2025
Dolce Vita – Trout and Salmon Magazine
From the bustling streets of Venice to Rome’s breathtaking architecture and its mouthwatering cuisine, Italy is a country that never ceases to amaze. With nearly 65 Million tourists annually and a...more
27 December 2024
The evolution of an angler
Fly Fishing has been a journey for me that has unfolded like the gentle unfurling of a fly line. It all began as a simple fascination, back when I was clad in well-worn wellies and a scruffy t-shirt,...more
27 November 2024
Fishing goals for experts and beginners
As an angler myself, I know that we all have our own unique fishing dreams. These goals are deeply personal and can be shaped by our individual preferences, past experiences, and the types of fishing...more
27 October 2024
UK’s Water Crisis: Wake-Up Call for Government, Farmers, Retailers & Consumers
River Action paints a sobering picture of the UK’s water crisis, highlighting a series of interconnected challenges that threaten the health of our water resources. We face a freshwater...more
27 September 2024
My Mum’s 20 Year Journey to Landing Her First Bonefish
I vividly remember the day my mum bought her first book on bonefish fishing, simply titled ‘Bonefish’. Soon after, she purchased her very own bonefish rod, a Sage Xi2 8-weight. For 20 years, that...more
27 August 2024
Tangles and Triumphs: GT Fishing in the Seychelles and Beyond
This month presented a unique opportunity to fish with Alphonse Fishing Company in the Seychelles, all thanks to the Fly Fishing Nation’s film project centred around the Cosmoledos atoll. Having...more
13 February 2024
The most essential tools for fly anglers
What do I need besides rod, reel, line, and a few flies? Marina Gibson teaches fly fishing to countless beginners every year in her fishing school. And the question about the most important...more
14 August 2023
Euro nymphing for beginners
Spain’s trout waters are a fly fisher’s paradise and I was lucky enough to be able to take a week off before the busiest time of the year at my fly fishing school: Mayfly Madness on my...more
18 July 2023
The power of fly fishing | Cancer and Pisces Trust Monthly Newsletter – June 2023
We are delighted to share with you the incredible experiences and moments we have had so far this year as part of The Cancer and Pisces Trust. As an organisation dedicated to fostering camaraderie and...more
4 July 2023
How to choose the right fly – Fly fishing for beginners
At The Northern Fishing School at Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire, Marina Gibson teaches the art of fishing to many beginners each year and knows the typical questions that arise when putting...more
