Tackle
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.
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..........
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.
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......
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.
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.
You can really see the difference! Sorry, but you can!!
The first thing to say about these glasses is that the quality of genuine Polaroid Polarized lenses compared to cheap versions is immediately apparent.
Hardy Classic LRH Lightweight Fly Rod
I have never hankered after owning a Hardy rod . . . . . a reel perhaps? Therefore the chance to test this "Classic" rod was the perfect opportunity to see what I may have been missing.
E is for Effortless - Echo Fly Rods
In his quest for a replacement river fly rod, author, guide and regular tackle reviewer Terry Lawton came across the Echo brand which is not well known in the UK but perhaps deserves to be!
Snowbee Prestige Zip Front Waders (Boot Foot)
Snowbee have led the way with introducing zip- front waders into the UK so we were keen to see how well their current Prestige Zip Front model faired out in the field. Editor Paul Sharman took them out for a test drive in the Sussex countryside.....
The British Mayflies Calendar 2007
This beautifully produced, limited edition, publication is more than a mere calendar - it is something every keen fly fisher will want to keep well
Cotswold Aquarius fishing bags
Reviewed by John Bailey. Fishing bags make fishermen if you ask me. I don't
Loop Evotec G3 HD 9/13
by Simon Young If you are looking for a tough solid workhorse of a reel then look no further than the Loop
New fresh and saltwater hooks from Varivas
Many fly tiers will be interested to know that a new range of Varivas® fresh water hooks is now available. The hooks have been re-designed
Collector's Corner
John Bailey introduces our latest contributor Neil Freeman Neil is a prominent member of two of my own favourite groups - the
