Will be travelling that way at end of August. I'm struggling to find any info on trout fishing in rivers. Most info seems towards salmon or lakes. Could someone give me some pointers please regarding places and where to get licences etc. Cheers Frank ..read more

hi i’m based in central scotland and looking to start fly fishing this season, The rod Ive been looking at is the orvis encounter 9” 5wt my local river is the carron at falkirk any suggestions would be great thanks ..read more

Does anyone know anything about these two small lochs? I'm just wondering if they're worth a visit and whether permits are needed or available ..read more

This one should be a bit of fun for the chublets on my local river. 5'8" #0 weight glass blank from rod builder Spalted beech handle turned from the woods behind my house Top flor cork from Marcia Slide band reel seat from Jason at Fortitude Agate stripping guide from Perfect via Jason at Fortitude Snake brand guides from Mark at Taniwha YLI silk thread ..read more

On the water by 9.30 all fired up about the good catches in the last week. No wind ,temp 12C, clear sky . Stuart is my partner today the other boat is Ian and Hamish optimism is high Ian had been out a couple of days ago and caught 8 all on buzzers . We anchor off the north side of St Serfs near the east Buoy and spend the next 2 hours in the area on Buzzers . The depth here is about 12 feet . we see 1 fish caught off to our left. There are 8 boats in our area and they start to drift off... An off day at Loch Leven C&R 8/05/2024 ..read more

Has anyone fished this recently ..read more

I have a slip from the post office for a non delivery asking me to pay £5 in order to get it. Thing is I have nothing outstanding from eBay? It’s in a white jiffy bag with a counterfeit second class large stamp on. It’s the old type stamp, now defunct. On the address it is clearly labeled to me. Address and name is correct, and it says EbayF86N93N. Anyone know how to check these numbers, I’m intrigued? Im not paying £5 for some tat I haven’t ordered, help appreciated. [ATTACH... eBay mystery, help required. NOW SORTED ..read more

Morning all , whilst fishing yesterday I lost the drag wheel from my 5/6/7 . I have been in touch with Greys and got the answer we no longer have this reel and do you have proof of purchase. Do any of you fine people know of a stockists who have spares ..read more

I have a slip from the post office for a non delivery asking me to pay £5 in order to get it. Thing is I have nothing outstanding from eBay? It’s in a white jiffy bag with a counterfeit second class large stamp on. It’s the old type stamp, now defunct. On the address it is clearly labeled to me. Address and name is correct, and it says EbayF86N93N. Anyone know how to check these numbers, I’m intrigued? Im not paying £5 for some tat I haven’t ordered, help appreciated. [ATTACH... eBay mystery, help required ..read more

Sage seem to be discontinuing the Sage X series and there are still some good bargains to be had with up to 30% or more off. I've a friend who raves about his Sage X and I liked it when he let my have a go. I'd be looking to mainly use it on a small stillwater and the odd trip to Grafham. Good purchase ..read more