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

TALES OF MODERN FISHING

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

LOOKING BACK BUT MOVING FORWARD • The beguiling pools and sumptuous hut of one of the River Tay’s finest salmon beats are recommended by Rob Hardy

A MAN OF MANY TALENTS

SPORT FOR ALL

LIGHT AND SPACE • Buzzer, olive and sedge are all on the menu at Coniston Hall’s delightful landscaped lake in North Yorkshire, writes Chris McCully

Hebridean diary • Silver bullets have brought joy to the hearts of rods on the Grimersta system, writes Colin Macleod

THE BLUE ELVER

LETTERS • Your comments and opinion on game-fishing matters

HANDS THAT DO DISHES

OUT IN THE FIELDS • Cool waters, memorable mayfly and a conservation ethos are enjoyed by club members on the River Guash in rural Rutland and Lincolnshire

A POTTED HISTORY

A SPORT DIVIDED • Split’s the word, writes Simon Cooper, who doesn’t spare the rod

CUTE KILLERS • Why does Scottish Government protect seals but not salmon? asks Dani Morey

31 SKILLS OF THE MODERN GILLIE • Find out what qualities are needed to thrive on a successful salmon fishery

MY FISHING LIFE • Bradford City AA fly-fisher Peter Ramsden shares stories inspired by his treasured tackle

Cockwill’s Conundrum • How much technology should we embrace?

WHEN TECH FAILS

BROWNIES FROM THE BLACK STUFF • Catching a beautiful wild trout from a river once ravaged by pollution is an exhilarating experience, writes Don Stazicker

THE BOUNCING DRY-FLY • Don Stazicker explains how deft rod skills are needed to fish the Rockerka

TYING THE ROCKERKA

WHAT’S IN YOUR BOX?

MARRIED TO THE RIVER • Young Americans John and Katie Demuth share six versatile patterns for trout and more

HOW TO TIE THE BWO CRIPPLE

BUMBLING IN THE DARK • Jim Coates picks the brains of evergreen West Country fisher David Pilkington

A LAST DAY ON EARTH

THE KNOWLEDGE • Expert advice and seasonal solutions for better game fishing

WATERSIDE WISDOM • Our panel of expert anglers offers advice for better fishing this month

PERFECT POLY-YARN • Rob Denson uses a synthetic material that will make your flies float all day long

PREPPING

TIME TO DANCE • Colin Riach shares his approach to the art of dapping, proven with salmon and sea-trout, brown and rainbow trout

THE DUFFER’S GUIDE • Simon Sinclair takes a lighthearted look at fly-fishing with some serious stuff thrown in. This month: rivercraft

BROWN PULLING SEDGE • Stuart Foxall recommends an Irish lough fly for thrilling late-season sport

TACKLE • The latest gear for discerning game-fishers

Back in the game

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

FISHING REPORTS • All the latest news from our local experts. The only monthly record of...