Trout & Salmon

Trout & Salmon magazine has been the voice of fly fishing since 1955. Every issue, the world’s most respected writers and experts in salmon, trout and sea-trout fishing contribute inspirational articles, along with beautiful photography from the world’s finest game-fishing destinations. Learn from expert fishermen who describe the latest tactics and flies that are bringing success. Read our guides on the UK's best game fisheries. See what's being caught with our authoritative record documenting the state of Britain and Ireland’s wild game fisheries. And decide on your latest kit purchase with the best comparison tests in fly fishing.

TROUT & SALMON • The voice of game-fishing since 1955

TROUT & SALMON

First cast • What’s happening in the world of game-fishing

Gallery • Caught a memorable fish? Send your pictures to: troutandsalmon@bauermedia.co.uk

SHARPE’S FISH OF THE MONTH

A DAY IN THE SUN • Planning next year’s fishing? Finlay Wilson recommends a trip to the machair lochs of the Outer Hebrides and a trout-fishing experience like no other

MAGICAL MACHAIR

Factfile

A life on the river • Winter wonderlands, salmon farming and a stillwater classroom — all part of the festive season for Dani Morey

LOCAL HEROES

LETTERS • Your comments and opinion on game-fishing matters

FLOOD FACTOR

DRY OR DIE • Simon Cooper has had pure thoughts all year

RAISING HOPES • Bob White is inspired by the Tay hatchery

TIGHT LINES • In part two of his series, Nicholas Fitton discusses where and how to fish the downstream wet-fly for brown trout

NORWAY CALLING • A handsome handful of flies from fine tyer and Englishman abroad Nic Jepson

MIKKELI BLUE VARIANT

KING SALMON FRANK N SNAELDA

DEEP PURPLE KURSK

HOW TO TIE THE FRANK N SNAELDA

LOCHY SHRIMP TUBE-FLY

HAUGUR

SPRING QUARTET • Andrew Flitcroft discovers a trouting treat in the trees on a visit to a new day-ticket fishery in North Yorkshire

RIEVAULX ABBEY

Factfile

SINGIN’ THE BLUES • Stan Headley examines a loch-style fly colour that salmon and sea-trout find hard to resist

BLUE ZULU (VARIANT)

ROAG DABBLER

BALLINDERRY BLACK (VARIANT)

CLAN GOAT

DONEGAL BLUE

BRUISER (VARIANT)

MY FISHING LIFE • Writer, broadcaster and conservationist Charles Rangeley-Wilson shares his treasured angling items

THE LOST LAKE • Jon Beer tells a tale of beauty and tragedy in the mountains of Snowdonia

TROUT IN MY TOWN • Don Stazicker fishes with the highly regarded fly-tyer and guide Phillippa Hake on the River Calder in West Yorkshire

Factfile

VIKING SAGA • Jim Coates talks to the irrepressible Reid Hagelin, who in his first-ever interview shares adventures and lessons from a lifetime of fishing

BASEMENT BEGINNINGS

NEW LIFE FOR WADERS

GAME FISHERS’ SURGERY • Need some tactical advice? Ask our panel of problem-solvers

MEET THE TEAM

NUTS ABOUT SQUIRREL • Rob Denson exploits a fur that works beautifully in many fly styles

PREPPING

A WINTER BLUEPRINT • Fishing on a small stillwater in the coldest months can be hugely enjoyable, writes Peter Cockwill, who shares his proven approach

FAULTS AND FIXES

BEATING THE WEATHER

BY GUM! • Stuart Foxall explains how modern materials and nymphing techniques have improved cased caddis imitations

TYING THE CHEWING GUM CADDIS

BUYING ADVICE

TACKLE • The latest gear for discerning game-fishers

IN THE HAND

FLY-TYING • Our pick of the best tools and materials

FISHING REPORTS • All the latest...