Books & DVDs
Book Review - Wet-Fly Tying and Fishing, by Roger Fogg
This is a book that will appeal to fly anglers who are interested in the history of fly fishing and who are not wedded to anyone method but are prepared – if they have not done so already - to give wet fly fishing a go.
"River Academy – The Complete Mayfly DVD" - the review
Terry Lawton takes a look at the third title in the River Academy DVD series which this time is a double disc set called "The Complete Mayfly".
"Flies That Catch Trout" by Terry Lawton - book review
"Even if the title of this volume seems slightly laboured, it is about "Trout-Takers" - flies with proven track records from around the world, and which are often transferable to waters other than those of their origin."
On The Fly - DVD review
With Christmas just around the corner we take a look at a new UK produced DVD that might be just the ticket if you are looking to introduce someone new to the wonderful world of fly fishing this holiday season!
Big Dry Flies for Fast Water - Essential Skills with Oliver Edwards
"In my opinion, the Klinkhåmer has made the biggest impact on river fly fishing in my lifetime. I can't think of any other single pattern that has had the same impact or following." Oliver Edwards
Fishing's Best Short Stories - reviewed by Terry Lawton
When I first saw this book, I flicked through the contents and recognised one or two or the stories and some of the authors – PJ O’Rourke, Stephen King and E Annie Proulx are some of the “non-fishing” authors.
Learn to fish moving water with the River Academy DVDs
Join 5 times English national river champion John Tyzack as he shows actor Dean Andrews the ins and outs of fly fishing rivers on these 2 DVDs.
"Once In A Blue Moon" - Best Film 2009
A recent email I received from New Zealand read “With a mouse plague in the offing and the prospect of huge surface-feeding fish, this could be the best fishing season in years!”
Book Review- Tales from the Angler's Retreat
Fishing stories from South Uist
Edited By Matthew Crampton & David Peutherer
Published by Muddler Books Price £7.95 sterling or US $11.95
Tales of The Angler's Eldorado, New Zealand by Zane Grey
Reviewed by Terry Lawton Zane Grey fished the rivers and coastal waters of New Zealand in a pioneering visit in 1926. Zane Grey is
Trout, The Trout Fisherman's Bible by Ray Bergman
Reviewed by Terry Lawton Judging by the first few sentences of Gary LaFontaine's new foreword to Ray Bergman's book Trout, The Trout Fisherman's Bible,
A Man May Fish by TC Kingsmill Moore
Reviewed by Terry Lawton A Man May Fish by TC Kingsmill Moore was described by Hugh Falkus as the greatest book on sea trout
The Adaptable Flyfisher, Wild Trout and Coarse Fish on Fly - Lou Stevens
Reviewed by Terry Lawton There cannot be many trout fishermen who have not been dangling a fly in front of a trout and had
Itchen Memories - G.E.M. Skues
Reviewed by Terry Lawton Shortly after I had finished reading 'Itchen Memories' by GEM Skues, The Times published an article titled 'Anglers barred from
A Jerk On One End, Reflections of a Mediocre Fisherman by Robert Hughes
Reviewed by Terry Lawton A Jerk On One End is a slim volume written by Robert Hughes who hails from Australia although he has
Scotland's Classic Wild Trout Waters - Lesley Crawford
Reviewed by Simon Lewin First, a disclaimer...As you read this (glowing) review of Lesley Crawford's latest book you may be thinking we're a little
Fly Fishing in Small Streams - John Gierach
Reviewed by Terry Lawton When I read a book, I always do my very best to finish it, however much of a struggle that
In Search of Silver, The Greatest Writing on Atlantic Salmon Fishing
Reviewed by Terry Lawton Over the last 12 months or so I have had some interesting and enjoyable books to read and review. In
Saltwater Game Fishes of The World, An Illustrated History by Bob Dunn and Peter Goadby
Reviewed by Terry Lawton Saltwater Game Fishes of The World, An Illustrated History, by Bob Dunn and Peter Goadby, is a most impressive work
The Pursuit of Stillwater Trout - Brian Clarke
Reviewed by Terry Lawton When a book is re-published and the author writes a preface to the new edition, highlighting the short-comings of the
