Reviews
Snowbee Geo Wading jacket - the review
Wading jackets are one of those items that have to feel just right for you to be comfortable in them all day, especially up to your armpits in freezing water. We take a look at the Snowbee Geo jacket....
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....
Wychwood Aura 10’ #7 4 piece fly rod - the review
"The rod puts out a very good long line and someone used to fishing with rods of this length and weight would have no trouble casting a full line." We take a closer look at the Aura 10' #7 rod from Wychwood....
FastNet - landing nets made in Scotland
Made by an angler for anglers, Robert Cairns is an engineer by trade and has had long experience working with metal before setting out to make his first net as a gift for a friend and the rest as they say, is history.............
"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!...
GAIA fly reel from Imago - the review
When I opened the very smart brown leather case and saw the Imago GAIA #2/3 reel, I thought “is it real?” This reel is minute! It is dwarfed by the size of the case....
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...
Wychwood truefly SLA cassette reel - the review
Cassette reels have really become popular the last couple of years or so and this new EFFTEX award-winning offering from Wychwood could be just what you are looking for - read on to see what reviewer Terry Lawton thinks......
Yeti Gamecooler 25ltr Cooler - the review
If you want to keep your bait frozen or your catch fresh for several days, read on.........
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....
Boxit waterproof mobile phone case - the review
Although many of the latest waders and wading jackets have pockets with waterproof zips that will keep a mobile phone dry, they are no use when you want to use a phone in pouring rain....
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....
Snowbee Geo 790 fly reel - the review
Snowbee has been selling some very high quality reels, starting with the XS series, and has now produced the Geo series....
Lifesaver 4000UF Bottle - the review!
Fancy a drink that could save your life? The world's first all in one ultra filtration water bottle could be all you need to carry with you into the wilderness....
Wychwood Competition fly-box will hold nearly 1,000 flies.
The sheer capacity of this box, approaching 1000 flies, reminds me of those old salmon fly reservoirs. While they were splendid wooden affairs, this modern version is similar in size to some of the latest small notebook computers. It measures 300mm x 200mm x 45mm....
"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 - Wet-Fly Tying and Fishing, by Roger Fogg
- "River Academy – The Complete Mayfly DVD" - the review
- "Flies That Catch Trout" by Terry Lawton - book review
- On The Fly - DVD review
- Big Dry Flies for Fast Water - Essential Skills with Oliver Edwards
- Fishing's Best Short Stories - reviewed by Terry Lawton
- "Once In A Blue Moon" - Best Film 2009
- Learn to fish moving water with the River Academy DVDs
- Book Review- Tales from the Angler's Retreat
- Essential Skills - Dry Fly and Mayfly with Oliver Edwards
- Armchair casting
- Snowbee Geo Wading jacket - the review
- Wychwood Aura 10’ #7 4 piece fly rod - the review
- FastNet - landing nets made in Scotland
- GAIA fly reel from Imago - the review
- Wychwood truefly SLA cassette reel - the review
- Yeti Gamecooler 25ltr Cooler - the review
- Boxit waterproof mobile phone case - the review
- Snowbee Geo 790 fly reel - the review
- Wychwood Competition fly-box will hold nearly 1,000 flies.
