EA announces proposed new byelaws to protect salmon The Environment Agency has announced a formal consultation about byelaws which include stopping salmon being taken from the majority of England’s net fisheries by 2019 and 100% mandatory catch and release by anglers on “At Risk” rivers. The Angling Trust is campaigning for a voluntary approach to […]
Three lads, two rivers – Life without fishing isn’t worth living.
British Fly Fair February 11 & 12 The British Fly Fair is just around the corner. Win a specially made BFFI Hilditch wooden fly-tying storage cabinet. Get a signed copy of the Editor’s Fly Fishing Manual. Meet the FF&FT team, including Magnus Angus, Malcolm Greenhalgh, Charles Jardine, George Barron and Pat Camber. Subscribe and save […]
Events to look forward to this year in the UK. January 16: opening of the Tay salmon season at Kenmore. Along with all the ceremony, hospitality and first casts, FF&FT Editor, Mark Bowler will be present, signing his new book, and Tomas Kolesinskas will be tying flies. February 11 & 12: British Fly Fair International […]
One of Hardy’s most famous customers – and a legend in world cricket – opened Pure Fishing’s newly refurbished retail shop and museum at its UK headquarters last week. Former England captain and fervent fly fisherman, Sir Ian Botham, paid tribute to the renowned fly fishing tackle manufacturer as he cut the ribbon at the […]
This past week has seen a flood of exhibitors booking into this year’s Tackle & Guns Show as the trade embraces the Ricoh Arena and the new dates of September 11th and 12th, 2016. Fly fishing’s biggest distributor, Guide Flyfishing, has taken a significant presence next to the casting pool, while The Angling Group (Taska, […]