Fly Fishing Knowledge Base
Common Dry Fly Fishing Problems and How to Fix Them
Dry fly fishing can be wonderfully straightforward when everything comes together. The fish are rising, your artificial is drifting naturally and t...
Dry Fly Fishing on Stillwaters
Dry fly fishing on lakes and reservoirs can provide some of the most enjoyable trout fishing in the UK. Watching a trout rise through the water to ...
Dry Fly Presentation and Drag
One of the most important skills in dry fly fishing is learning to present your fly naturally.
You can choose the correct pattern, match the size ...
How to Choose the Right Dry Fly
Choosing the right dry fly can sometimes seem more complicated than it needs to be. There are thousands of patterns available, often with only smal...
Understanding Fly Hatches
Understanding fly hatches is one of the most useful skills an angler can develop. When trout and grayling begin feeding on insects at the surface, ...
Understanding Trout and Grayling Rises
Watching trout and grayling rise is one of the most fascinating parts of fly fishing. A rise tells us that a fish is feeding at or near the surface...
What Is Dry Fly Fishing?
Dry fly fishing is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding methods of fly fishing. It involves presenting an artificial fly on the surface of the w...
How do I read stillwater to find trout?
Reading stillwater is one of the most valuable skills a fly angler can develop. Unlike rivers, where current naturally dictates where fish hold, tr...
Why should I fish the margins on stillwaters, and how do I do it successfully?
Many anglers arrive at a stillwater and immediately cast as far as possible. However, some of the most productive water can often be found only a f...
How do I fish successfully from a boat on a stillwater?
Fishing from a boat opens up far more water than is available to the bank angler and provides access to areas that may otherwise be impossible to r...
How does the wind affect trout, and how can I use it to catch more fish?
The wind is one of the most important factors in stillwater fly fishing. While many anglers see a strong wind as something to battle against, exper...
How do I fish successfully from the bank on a stillwater?
Bank fishing is the most accessible way to fly fish a stillwater and, on many venues, can be every bit as productive as fishing from a boat. Succes...
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