A Vlog! Something different

After reading through my blog the last week I thought I’d try something different as opposed to the usual photo layout. Travelling to Farmoor Saturday morning the temperature gauge was hitting -10! At first, we were pretty reluctant to get out of the car for breakfast, but as we got closer to the lake the temperature rose and was near enough bearable – still below O … Continue reading A Vlog! Something different

Total Flyfisher / Egg flies

Enjoyed reading the March issue of total flyfisher this morning. Especially Terry Phillips article on the river Dee. Some great points on bugging in high water and some cracking fly patterns. Anglers and egg flies sometimes don’t get along, its a love ’em or hate ’em sort of marmite scenario. Recently, i’ve used egg flies on both rivers and small waters, and was pleasantly surprised … Continue reading Total Flyfisher / Egg flies

6lb of Farmoor Muscle

The trout season is just only around the corner at just 6 full weeks away… tying has commenced with booby eyes being perfectly rounded, lashed onto hooks and awaiting the arrival of its fluffy tail, slim bodies and pronounced wings. To get us back into the swing of things we take a few needed trips to Farmoor reservoir, where the casting cobwebs can be blow … Continue reading 6lb of Farmoor Muscle