Fishing Reports – Trout Flies Direct

Choosing the Perfect Fly Fishing Rod

Posted by Ian Whitcombe
Posted on November 16, 2024November 16, 2024

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

Enjoying a Great Day at Ellerdine

Posted by Ian Whitcombe
Posted on November 17, 2021August 10, 2023

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.

Size DOES Matter !

Posted by Ian Whitcombe
Posted on October 12, 2021August 10, 2023

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.

It’s Been A While

Posted by Ian Whitcombe
Posted on October 3, 2021August 10, 2023

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