Practical UK fly fishing tips, gear guides and river advice for beginners.
I’ll be honest, I bought my first underwater camera thinking it would be a bit of a gimmick. Something to mess about with on slow days when the trout weren’t playing ball. Turns out, dropping a camera into your local river might be one of the best investments you can make as a fly angler, […]
Peering Into the World Below: An Underwater Camera Review for River Anglers Read Post »
I’ll be honest, I spent years thinking underwater fishing cameras were just toys for pike anglers or something you’d use when the fishing was slow and you needed entertaining. Then I dropped one in my local chalk stream during a frustrating day when trout kept refusing my dry flies, and everything changed. Watching those browns
# Seeing What’s Really Going On: Underwater Cameras for UK Fly Fishers Read Post »
There’s something brilliant about fly fishing in the UK. We get four proper seasons, and each one offers something different on the water. I’ve spent enough cold March mornings and balmy June evenings riverside to know that timing really does matter, and not just because of the close season. Gear Used in This Article View
Best Time of Year to Fly Fish in the UK Read Post »
Right then, let’s talk about what you actually need to get started with fly fishing in the UK without spending a fortune or lugging half of Sportfish around with you. I’ve seen too many anglers turn up riverside with enough gear to stock a tackle shop, and I’ve also watched blokes try to fish our
Getting Your Fly Fishing Kit Sorted for UK Waters Read Post »
Right, let’s talk about nymph fishing. If you’ve been happily casting dry flies and wondering why your mate consistently catches more fish, chances are they’ve been fishing below the surface while you’ve been waiting for rises that never came. The truth is, trout spend about 90% of their time feeding underwater, and if you’re not
Nymph Fishing for Beginners: A Practical Guide for UK Rivers Read Post »
If you’ve ever spent time peering into a chalk stream or watching a Yorkshire beck tumble over stones, you’ll know that trout aren’t exactly fussy eaters. That said, they’re not stupid either. Understanding what’s on their menu throughout the season makes the difference between a blank day and consistently hooking fish. Gear Used in This
What Do Trout Eat in UK Rivers? A Proper Look at Their Menu Read Post »
There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a trout rise to your dry fly on a warm summer evening. The anticipation as your fly drifts downstream, the sudden splash, that moment of tension before you lift the rod. If you fish our British chalk streams or northern freestone rivers, you’ll know that dry fly fishing in
Dry Fly Fishing on UK Rivers: Making the Most of Summer Hatches Read Post »
Staring at fly rod specs and wondering what 3wt, 4wt, and 5wt actually mean is something every UK angler goes through. Choose the wrong rod weight and you’ll struggle with: This guide breaks down fly rod weight in plain English, with clear advice for UK rivers, trout, and grayling, so you can choose the right
🎣 Fly Rod Weight Explained (UK Rivers): 3wt vs 4wt vs 5wt for Trout & Grayling Read Post »
I’ve been writing about UK fly fishing for three years and always had the same question in the back of my mind — what do fish actually see when a fly drifts over them? So I bought an underwater camera and dropped it in to find out. The Camera The one I tested is a
Underwater Fishing Camera Review — What I Actually Saw Beneath a UK River Read Post »
If you’re fly fishing in the North West of England, you don’t have to travel far to find exceptional water. From the limestone-fed pools of the Ribble to the wide beats of the Eden up near the Cumbrian border, this corner of the UK holds some of the most varied river fly fishing in the
Best Rivers for Fly Fishing in the North West UK (2026 Guide) Read Post »
