Fly Fishing Archives - https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/category/beginner-guides-gear-reviews-uk-fly-fishing-tips/ Gear guides, river tips & beginner fly fishing advice. Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:48:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-logo2-1-32x32.png Fly Fishing Archives - https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/category/beginner-guides-gear-reviews-uk-fly-fishing-tips/ 32 32 Beginner Fly Fishing Hub https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/beginner-fly-fishing-hub/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:15:53 +0000 https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/?p=1883 New to fly fishing? Start here. This page walks you through everything in the order that actually makes sense — gear first, then casting, then technique. No need to hunt through the blog, just follow the path below. 1. Get Your Gear Sorted Before you cast a single line, get the basics right. Getting Your […]

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]]> Fly Fishing Gear Guide for UK Anglers https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/fly-fishing-gear-guide-for-uk-anglers/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:21:27 +0000 https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/fly-fishing-gear-guide-for-uk-anglers/ Right, let’s talk about fly fishing gear without all the nonsense you’ll find in most guides. I’ve been fishing our British rivers for years now, and I’ve learned that getting your gear right for UK conditions is quite different from what works in Montana or New Zealand. You don’t need to remortgage your house, but […]

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]]> Echo Traverse Fly Fishing Kit Review: A Proper Test on UK Waters https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/echo-traverse-fly-fishing-kit-review-a-proper-test-on-uk-wat/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:14:19 +0000 https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/echo-traverse-fly-fishing-kit-review-a-proper-test-on-uk-wat/ I’ll be straight with you. When I first heard about the Echo Traverse kit, I was sceptical. Another imported rod being marketed to UK anglers who fish our typically tight, overgrown rivers? I’ve been burned before by outfits designed for wide open American streams that are about as useful as a chocolate teapot when you’re […]

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]]> How to Fly Fish: A Practical Guide for UK Waters https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/how-to-fly-fish-a-practical-guide-for-uk-waters/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:43:35 +0000 https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/how-to-fly-fish-a-practical-guide-for-uk-waters/ Right, let’s get straight into this. Fly fishing isn’t nearly as complicated as some folks make it out to be, but there are a few things you need to understand before you start thrashing away at your local river or reservoir. I spent my first season doing everything wrong, and I mean everything. So hopefully […]

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]]> Getting Started with Fly Fishing: A Proper Guide for UK Anglers https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/getting-started-with-fly-fishing-a-proper-guide-for-uk-angle/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:42:45 +0000 https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/getting-started-with-fly-fishing-a-proper-guide-for-uk-angle/ Right, let’s talk about fly fishing without all the mystique and nonsense that usually surrounds it. If you’ve been thinking about having a go but feel a bit intimidated by the tweed-wearing types on the River Test or the Instagram heroes chucking perfect loops in crystal-clear chalk streams, I get it. But here’s the thing: […]

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]]> Fly Fishing for Trout in UK Rivers and Streams https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/fly-fishing-for-trout-in-uk-rivers-and-streams/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:13:12 +0000 https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/fly-fishing-for-trout-in-uk-rivers-and-streams/ There’s something deeply satisfying about standing knee-deep in a British chalk stream on a warm June evening, watching mayflies dance above the water while trout rise steadily in the glide downstream. River and stream fishing for trout is where most of us cut our teeth as fly anglers, and it remains the most rewarding form […]

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]]> Best Fly Fishing Rod Gifts Under £50 for UK Anglers https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/best-fly-fishing-rod-gifts-under-50-for-uk-anglers/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:19:15 +0000 https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/best-fly-fishing-rod-gifts-under-50-for-uk-anglers/ Finding a decent fly fishing rod gift for under fifty quid might sound like a tall order, but you’d be surprised what’s out there if you know where to look. Whether you’re buying for someone just getting started or a mate who needs a backup rod for the boot of the car, there are some […]

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]]> Dry Fly Fishing on UK Rivers: Making the Most of Summer Hatches https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/dry-fly-fishing-on-uk-rivers-making-the-most-of-summer-hatch/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:00:33 +0000 https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/dry-fly-fishing-on-uk-rivers-making-the-most-of-summer-hatch/ 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 […]

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]]> 🎣 Fly Rod Weight Explained (UK Rivers): 3wt vs 4wt vs 5wt for Trout & Grayling https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/fly-rod-weight-explained-uk-guide/ Sat, 30 May 2026 21:16:52 +0000 https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/?p=1773 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 […]

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]]> Underwater Fishing Camera Review — What I Actually Saw Beneath a UK River https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/underwater-fishing-camera-review-uk-river/ Sun, 17 May 2026 21:19:53 +0000 https://nwflyfishingacademy.com/?p=1759 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 […]

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