Due to the currently still very tense situation of the pandemic which unfortunately does not permit any prospect of a reasonable and secure planning of the event in April, we have decided to postpone the 16th EWF to 23 and 24 October. After discussions with our exhibitors, special participants, and also guests from the […]
Gravel shelves hold trout, it’s a rule. The bigger the gravel and more prevalent the rock in the gravel shelf the more likely a trout will be present, but the angle of the shelf cuts current and provides habitat for trout to nose into out of the main current. We’ve covered nymphing this feature previously […]
The Dutch Fly Fair, that was supposed to be held in April of this year, is postponed until the Spring of 2022, due to the pandemic. As it is not possible to hold any major events until the Summer of this year at least, the Fly Fair had to be postponed for another year […]
A bit of sarcasm, we use this video as a platform to look at a wonderful day on a New Zealand river having fun catching some great fish. We poke fun at the absoluteness of experienced anglers “knowing”; we tie-in an unpleasant interaction with a self-righteous internet “expert”; and we look at no matter how […]
Is the owner of US brands that includes Lew’s Fishing Tackle and Strike King about to take over its US rival, Zebco Brands? It is understood that an agreement has been reached between Rather Outdoors and Zebco Brands which has to be ratified by the Vienna-based Federal Competition Authority. A statement from a […]
October in Montana. A month when the weather is extremely unpredictable. After booking this trip months in advance, we had no idea what the weather would hold for us. Well, we drew the short stick, this time. Negative temps and gnarly wind were there to welcome us as we rolled into Ennis. We spent 4 […]
Wade into winter and enjoy the rivers to yourself this off-season. We can’t keep your guides from freezing, but with new products like the CLAYMORE two-handed rod family with Pinch Grips and new LANDING PAD gear storage system, we can help you manage winter better. So grab your favorite winter flies and put […]
The Executive Chairman of Simms Fishing Products has been chosen for one of the coveted positions on Montana’s Fish and Wildlife Commission. K.C. Walsh, a lifelong angler and dedicated conservationist, was selected for one of the three seats available by Governor Greg Gianforte (Republican) from an impressive list of candidates. Walsh, who is Director of […]
It’s out now! Your monthly escape from coronavirus! FlyFishing & FlyTying issue February 2021. Special effects: How to tie eye-catching, fish-catching beads. At newsagents from today! Plus loads more informative articles, including: • Grayling generation: A fresh-faced look at tactics & flies • Steal some stickleback gems: To cash in on big wild trout • Feel […]
Fly-tier and angling guide George McGrath’s super Youtube channel Gundog and Fly pays host to a series of interviews with well know anglers. The series was cut short unfortunately by the lockdown, but George carried on creating content… Episode 5 (ish). Very best nymphs for river trout George’s notes: Check out my nymph box. I […]
