Most seasoned anglers will no doubt have heard the phrase ‘observation, imitation, presentation’ or OIP. This three-step mantra neatly condenses the complexity of fly-fishing (and arguably many other forms of…
Fishing
Coarse fish species: barbel, chub and perch
Brilliant barbel The angler is looking for gravel-bottomed glides between four and six feet on the river. You can wade carefully and the gear is simplicity itself, with just between…
Chalkstreams: reinventing Arcady
For a host of reasons chalkstreams capture people’s attention and affections. They are globally unique, freshwater marvels, and important habitat to iconic species such as salmon, native crayfish, otters and…
5 things to add to your fishing bucket list
Have a fishing bucket list? If not perhaps it is about time to start one. The fishing bucket list is here to enliven your familiar fishing patterns. Season after season…
Fishing in the Pyrenees
Casting for trout in the Pyrenees is a hidden gem in Europe's fishing crown
Trout fishing on the Usk
Trout fishing on the Usk...Charles Rangeley-Wilson talks trout and the joys of trout fishing
Fly fishing for taimen in Outer Mongolia
Fly fishing for taimen at the ends of the earth. Henry Gilbey goes to Outer Mongolia to fly fish for terror trout
Hidden fishing
My years of angling adventures began in the Himalayas in 1989, when the fishing world was full of secrets and mystery. My last journeys to Mongolia and Tibet took place…
How to find trout
Where do trout lie? If you want to catch a trout it helps to know where they are. Fish the right water and maximise your chances
Wild fishing: never less than unforgettable
Where to get your wild fishing fix There are countless places where you can encounter wild fishing. However, it is essential to consider health and safety, permissions and legalities beforehand.…