http://www.flyforums.co.uk/news/ ©2007 Spoonlabs d.o.o. Vivvo CMS 4.1 2012-05-28 19:30:55 http://www.flyforums.co.uk/news/news/6392-celtic-sea-trout-project-anglers-in-ireland-claim-top-prizes.html 2012-05-28T15:43:00+01:00 2012-05-28T15:43:00+01:00 Editor Two Irish anglers, Martin McKenny from the River Dee and Brian McShane from the Castletown River, were the top sea trout samplers for the Celtic Sea Trout Project in 2011. Both anglers, plus several other Irish winners, will be presented with their valuable tackle voucher prizes by Minister Fergus O’Dowd at an Inland Fisheries Ireland’ Fisheries Awareness Week’ event on May 20th, in the Ardboyne Hotel, Navan, Co. Meath . http://www.flyforums.co.uk/news/flyfishing/reviews/booksanddvds/6391-uncharted-waters-bassas-da-india.html 2012-05-24T15:12:00+01:00 2012-05-24T15:12:00+01:00 Editor There are more and more fishing DVDs coming on the market each year and so each title needs something special or unique to help it stand out from the crowd. Uncharted Waters - Bassas Da India chronicles a real 'boys-own' adventure venturing far from land and civilisation in search of fishing dreams! http://www.flyforums.co.uk/news/news/6390-rivers-trust-duo-take-on-eden-cycle-challenge.html 2012-05-23T14:58:00+01:00 2012-05-23T14:58:00+01:00 Eden Rivers Trust On 21st June Eden Rivers Trust Director, Simon Johnson and Chairman, Robert Warburton will be cycling the entire length of the River Eden. The ‘Source to Sea’ ride totalling some 80 miles will start at Hell Ghyll, near Mallerstang and finish on the Solway at Rockcliffe. http://www.flyforums.co.uk/news/flyfishing/features/fishinguk/6389-swapping-wheels-for-reels-the-bert-cory-story.html 2012-05-22T14:54:00+01:00 2012-05-22T14:54:00+01:00 Adrian Cory As he approaches 80 years of age, Bert Cory is trying to convince himself that the time has come after 30 years to dry dock the boat on his beloved Lough Mask, don the waders and settle into the calmer waters of the Corrib River. Adrian Cory relates how Bert swapped a career in the British motor trade for fishing and made a new life in Ireland. http://www.flyforums.co.uk/news/flyfishing/videos/video/6388-escargot-largemouth-bassing-in-france.html 2012-05-18T11:19:00+01:00 2012-05-18T11:19:00+01:00 Jon Hall and Matt Dunkinson Following on from their previous short film for Orvis that showed some UK saltwater action for mullet and bass on the fly, the filming partnership of Jon Hall and Matt Dunkison took advantage of a recent film trip to France to chase some Largemouth Bass rumoured to inhabit a lake they visited. http://www.flyforums.co.uk/news/news/6387-fly-fishers-flock-to-sportfish-show.html 2012-05-14T12:07:00+01:00 2012-05-14T12:07:00+01:00 Editor The sun finally made an appearance just at the right time for the annual Sportfish spring show held at their Theale store near Reading this past weekend. A fabulous time was had by all that attended with many visitors staying all day to soak up the sun while watching the demonstrations as well as visit all the exhibitors. http://www.flyforums.co.uk/news/news/6386-fishtec-free-postage-offer.html 2012-05-14T10:37:00+01:00 2012-05-14T10:37:00+01:00 Fishtec Fly Fishing Forum members who wish to take advantage of this special offer must click through on the link included below. http://www.flyforums.co.uk/news/flyfishing/features/fishingabroad/6385-fly-fishing-in-europe-when-the-mullet-takes-the-fly.html 2012-05-10T14:06:00+01:00 2012-05-10T14:06:00+01:00 Laurent Guillermin Mullet are very common along our shores in France but unknown to fly anglers. This fantastic fighter is only rarely caught with nymphs despite a massive presence of good-sized specimens. It is on the coastline of Charente-Maritime renowned for its abundant sunlight, that I propose to make my attempt. Patience will be required! http://www.flyforums.co.uk/news/flyfishing/reviews/booksanddvds/6384-flyfishing-for-coarse-fish-by-dom-garnett.html 2012-05-10T10:37:00+01:00 2012-05-10T10:37:00+01:00 Dom Garnett All coarse species can be caught with an artificial fly; it’s deadly, visually exciting and simpler than you think and with the release of ‘Flyfishing for Coarse Fish’ author Dom Garnett explains how trying a fresh approach can lead to brilliant sport. http://www.flyforums.co.uk/news/news/6383-gwct-scottish-game-fair-2012-preview.html 2012-05-10T10:00:00+01:00 2012-05-10T10:00:00+01:00 GWCT The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair epitomises all that is good about rural Scotland. Now in its 24th year this much-loved event continues to go from strength to strength. In 2011 almost 37,000 people visited the Fair – a record turnout.