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Choosing the Perfect Fly Fishing Rod

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Selecting the right fly fishing rod is essential for both success and enjoyment when fishing for trout. With the wide variety of options available, it’s important to understand how different factors such as rod length, action, line weight, handle types, and fittings impact your fishing experience. This guide aims to provide detailed insights to help
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Fly Fishing for Trout in January

Fly fishing for trout in still waters in the UK during January can be a challenging but rewarding experience. The colder weather and shorter days mean that the fish will be less active and more difficult to catch, but with the right approach and techniques, you can still have a successful day on the water.
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4 Pound Spartic Trout

Enjoying a Great Day at Ellerdine

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Ellerdine Lakes Trout Fishery is in Shropshire, near Telford and is known as one of the best fisheries in the country. This is a report on my first visit to Ellerdine.
Trout Stomach Contents Incliding Snails

Snails !

them packed to the gills with snails. This can happen at any point in the season and can be found in fish caught on the top or deep down. The question is, what do we use to catch them ?
Yellow CDC Owl scaled

Size DOES Matter !

I was lucky enough to get a chance to fish Toft Newton again this week. A warm, sunny day with a slight NW breeze greeted me and it was clearly going to be a day for dries.
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It’s Been A While

Well, it’s been a while since we posted a new blog entry and this is due to many reasons. Busy, busy Firstly, we’ve been extremely busy ! The past few months our existing loyal customers and many brand new customers have been placing a huge number of orders with us and we’ve been working very
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