Netted this fellow today off the loch we were on. Tabanus sudeticus, the Giant Dark Horsefly which bites by cutting in and using an anti- coagulant. Often becomes infected, also causing a range of reactions. About 2.5cms. Been reported around Largs and Cumbrae and other places. Now in the Trossachs ..read more

Hi, my name is Stefan and I've just come to fly fishing recently, having fished many other disciplines on and off my entire life (am 45 now). I have joined the local angling club on a river-only ticket, allowing me to fish the river I grew up beside. I also have fished the Kilbroney River recently with my first foray into tenkara fly fishing. I'm generally fishing with a 7ft 3wt because both of these rivers are very small, and I've been getting small wild brownies from both. I'm really... Hi from Newry, Northern Ireland ..read more

Guys , I think the TAFI river inter pros were on last weekend, did anyone hear any results? I cant find anything online or on socials. TAFI's web page is a joke ..read more

Hi all. Can some kind members please point me in the right direction for a place (town or village) in Ireland to use as a base for trout fishing? I'm mainly interested in small to medium-sized loughs, but also rivers and streams. Ideally somewhere within a hour or so drive, with a few fishing options available. Ta ..read more

This came up in my YT feed. Quite interesting, looks lke sheer numbers and incompetence are major causes ..read more

So ended with three old and bits and bobs rods... Not unusual but there are two I've no clue about.. One I think is early glass and the other looks.like an old metal rod... Any knowledge or info would be great ..read more

A new use for our fishless Highland rivers? It's on the NC500 as well. Very handy. No permits, booking or midgie nets required, just a bit of imagination and an adventurous spirit. Must be 100s of potential rivers just like it ..read more

Lines, Simms Waterproof Wading Pouch and Accessories Job Lot Another job lot up for grabs after a cupboard clean. Not 100% certain on the fly lines but think one is an Orvis DT #5 and the other a Barrio DT #3 Asking £40 to include UK postage, bank transfer or Paypal and buyer pays the fees ..read more

Hi all, I have managed to break the 4th and 5th section (tip is 1 and handle is 6) of my rod. Mackenzie don’t have any spares so wonder if anyone has any spare sections from a damaged rod or knows where I might find them ..read more

Over 10 years ago, I went out on a solo wild camp in the lakes, and spent a night out in July with possibly the worst weather possible, and the next morning managed a total of about 2 hours fishing a high tarn that was completely and unsurprisingly fruitless. This weekend just gone, with the help of a long suffering friend, I returned for another night, this time better equipped, particularly in a mental capacity, after scouring the forums (a huge thanks to members that have helped... Lakeland tarn report ..read more