Fishing Reports – Trout Flies Direct

Six Ideas to Make You Love fly Fishing Again

Posted by Ian Whitcombe
Posted on August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Have you started to lose your love of fly fishing? You don’t need to chase exotic destinations to rekindle your passion for fly fishing. Start by falling in love with your local water. Urban streams, park lakes and nearby canals often hold surprising sport, reduce travel costs and shrink your carbon footprint. Secondly, become a

From Gentry to Grassroots: The Changing Landscape of British Fly Fishing

Posted by Ian Whitcombe
Posted on August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Fly fishing arrived in Britain centuries ago and, by the early 1900s, was woven into the fabric of rural life. Illustrations of the era show well-dressed men in wool caps and jackets with elbow patches carrying wicker creels and rods. Early adopters were often members of the gentry; their estates included stretches of river managed

England’s Chalk Streams: Exploring the Heart of British Fly Fishing

Posted by Ian Whitcombe
Posted on August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Mention fly fishing in England and many imagine a gently meandering stream beneath willows and hedgerows. Those picture-perfect rivers are the chalk streams, an ecological marvel unique to southern England. Their defining feature is their source: rather than rising from mountain snowmelt or gathering runoff, chalk streams are fed by springs that draw water from

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

The Brand New Andy Hutson Collection is Now Available

Posted by ianwhitcombe9
Posted on June 3, 2021August 10, 2023

Toft Newton is fast becoming a big favourite amongst the UK fly fishing community and rightly so with reports of big bags and huge fish...

Klink ‘n’ Dink vs Suspended Droppers

Posted by ianwhitcombe9
Posted on June 2, 2021August 10, 2023

A discussion on the Klink 'n' Dink (New Zealand) method versus the Suspended Droppers method in trout fly fishing.

Trying out Foremark Reservoir After a 10 Year Break

Posted by ianwhitcombe9
Posted on May 27, 2021August 10, 2023

A report on trout fishing on Foremark Reservoir after a 10 year break.

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