Fly Fishing Knowledge Base
What should I know about carp and how do I fly fish for them?
Common carp (*Cyprinus carpio*) are one of the most challenging and rewarding freshwater species that can be targeted with a fly rod. Renowned for ...
What should I know about rainbow trout and how do I fly fish for them?
Rainbow trout (*Oncorhynchus mykiss*) are one of the world's most popular fly fishing species. Originally native to the Pacific coast of North Amer...
What should I know about mackerel and how do I fly fish for them?
Atlantic mackerel (*Scomber scombrus*) are one of the fastest and most exciting saltwater species that can be targeted with a fly rod. Arriving aro...
What should I know about Atlantic salmon and how do I fly fish for them?
Atlantic salmon (*Salmo salar*) are one of the most iconic game fish in the world and have inspired fly anglers for centuries. Renowned for their p...
What should I know about perch and how do I fly fish for them?
European perch (*Perca fluviatilis*) are one of the UK's most attractive freshwater predators. Recognisable by their bold vertical stripes, vivid r...
What should I know about sea trout and how do I fly fish for them?
Sea trout are the migratory form of the brown trout (*Salmo trutta*). While some brown trout spend their entire lives in freshwater, others migrate...
What should I know about chub and how do I fly fish for them?
Chub (*Squalius cephalus*) are one of the UK's most adaptable freshwater fish and have become an increasingly popular target for fly anglers. Found...
What are the best stillwater trout flies in December?
December can provide excellent small stillwater fishing. Large reservoirs are often closed, but stocked small waters continue through winter with c...
What are the best stillwater trout flies in November?
November marks the move back into winter stillwater fishing. Many of the UK's larger reservoirs have closed, and smaller stocked fisheries come int...
What are the best stillwater trout flies in October?
October is one of the most versatile stillwater months. Water temperatures have fallen, oxygen levels are high and trout can feed confidently throu...
What are the best stillwater trout flies in September?
September is one of the finest stillwater months. Cooler nights reduce water temperatures, oxygen levels improve and trout feed with renewed confid...
What are the best stillwater trout flies in August?
August can be one of the most demanding stillwater months. Warm water changes trout behaviour, so successful anglers adapt tactics rather than simp...