Sedge with a Secret!

When I’ve been using dry flies in the past, especially flies incorporating CDC, they always seem to die after catching a fish – I might be lucky and get two! I’ve been trying different ways of getting my flies to float for longer without having to carry many of the same pattern and changing the flies and leader more than needed. Although, i tend to change my … Continue reading Sedge with a Secret!

The River Wye

Well, the location couldn’t have been any more picturesque. Jonathan picked me up at around 7am, and we made our way. We headed through the Brecon mountain range towards Builth Wells, winding our way on the a470, eventually catching up to the Wye. After a hearty breakfast roll we turned up to Buith at about 8.30am. After purchasing our tickets, we stopped and piered over the bridge … Continue reading The River Wye

Lexus Team Final Brenig 23rd July

Saturday 24th July saw the Nymph-a-maniac team awaken to a bright and windy day at the Giler Arms inn, North Wales. The squad had travelled up and practised on Llyn Brenig on the Friday, albeit with  light winds and good over cast cloud cover! Typical for it to change on Competition day –  that wouldn’t be fishing! Competition day saw 36 anglers from 6 different … Continue reading Lexus Team Final Brenig 23rd July

Slabbage on the Ebbw

As I woke up at 7am Yesterday, Sunday 17th July. Looked out the window and had a pleasant surprise – light winds, no rain, dry floors and high cloud. A perfect fishing day! Lucky really as I’d already planned to go fishing with my butty Jonathan. We left the house at around 8.30am – and headed towards CrossKeys. The 30 minute journey was hindered when … Continue reading Slabbage on the Ebbw