Flyfish Europe will have more than 100 different fly lines ready for test casting. This year they will bring along many interesting new lines and they are ready for you.
Tag: Test
Dwindling flylife evidences a worrying decline of the River Test
The River Test is one of UK’s most famous, if not the most famous, trout river in the country; yet S&TC have significant evidence that it is sadly in decline. Furthermore, S&TC can now point the finger firmly in the direction of Chilbolton and Fullerton Waste Water Sewage Works; or, more aptly, the permits which legally condone […]
Bossington Test reborn by Cain Bio-Engineering Ltd.
This river section features one of the Middle Tests’ most celebrated dry fly-fishing beats with its Georgian ‘Bossington House’ backdrop, framed by cedars of Lebanon, as seen across the west-facing water meadows by visiting anglers. This quintessential fishing scene in its pastoral Hampshire setting was hampered though, by the poor and deteriorating quality […]
New initiative helps to secure a brighter future for the iconic Test and Itchen
The condition of Hampshire’s renowned chalkstreams will be put under the microscope this year following an agreement between fisheries research charity, Salmon and Trout Conservation UK and the Test and Itchen Association. Salmon & Trout Conservation UK (S&TC UK) who are continuing their national Riverfly Census across the country this year will be working closely […]
Test driving the Orvis Helios 2 10′ #7
Some years ago I had the chance at the IFTD show to cast one of the first Orvis Helios 2 fly-rods at the time, a 9′ #5 which immediately became a favourite for me at the show. This year I have the chance to “test drive” the 10 foot salt-water version for the line class […]