Fly Fishing

Spring is the most exciting time to be on a UK river. Hatches are starting, trout are moving, and the whole season stretches ahead. Get the right flies in your box and you will hit the ground running from opening day. Here are the 7 best flies for spring trout fishing on UK rivers, when

📅 Quick Reference — UK Trout Season Dates 2026 Region Season Opens Season Closes Notes England (rivers) 15 March 2026 30 September 2026 Brown trout. Check local bylaws. Wales (rivers) 15 March 2026 30 September 2026 Brown trout. Varies by river. Chalk streams (S. England) 1 May 2026 15 October 2026 Many beats start later

The practical knowledge that separates consistent anglers from hopeful ones You’re Doing Everything Right. So Why Aren’t You Catching? You’re on a good river. You’ve got a box of flies. You’re casting well enough. The conditions look fine. But the fish aren’t cooperating. This is the experience of most UK anglers in the first weeks

The patterns that actually work when the rivers wake up The River Is Open. Are Your Flies Right? Every spring, anglers dust off their rods, head to the river with confidence, and blank. Not because they can’t fish. Because they’re using the wrong flies. The tungsten nymphs that caught grayling all winter won’t work on

The rods that make cold-weather trout and grayling fishing easier, and more fun. ❄️ Introduction Winter fly fishing in the UK is a different challenge. Cold water, slower fish, and short feeding windows all change what you need from your gear. Your rod becomes one of the most important pieces of your setup, and the

Catching salmon in UK rivers is one of fishing’s greatest joys. The pull, the silver flash, and the fight. But to feel that moment, your lure setup needs to be right. In this simple guide we walk through what works, where, and why — so you can catch more and worry less. 🧰 What You’ll