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
BERNARD CRIBBINS: A TRIBUTE
Gallery • Caught a memorable fish? Send your pictures to: troutandsalmon@bauermedia.co.uk
WET AND WILD SPORT
ALONE • George Barron enjoys the solitude of Llynnau Gamallt, a brace of spectacular wild trout lakes Snowdonia National Park
BORN IN THE MOUNTAINS
Hebridean diary • Colin Macleod reflects on how the changing seasons affect the moor, the skies and the salmon
THIN-A-GORVA
LETTERS • Your comments and opinions on game-fishing matters
WAITING FOR A 40
THE LADY AND HER BEAST • David Profumo celebrates the centenary of Miss Ballantine's record fish
BUY ME A RIVER • Should you, if you can? Simon Cooper has the answers
UNITED WE STAND • Our common purpose is powerful, argues Dani Morey
Cockwill's Conundrum • Are hybrid trout good for fly-fishing?
FOR THE RECORD
MY FISHING LIFE • Cumbrian guide Eric Hope shares stories about his treasured angling belongings
“MORE GIN, ANYONE?” • Paul Procter is on good form and in good company or a beautiful trout-stuffed reach of the Derbyshire Wye
F-FLY (VARIANT)
WHERE YOU BELONG • Looking for an extra-special break? Try our selection of fine fishing hotels, inns and lodges where the warm welcome is only matched by the quality of the fishing
SET UP FOR SUCCESS • Jim Coates picks the brains of well-travelled Scandinavian salmon expert Lars Terkildsen, a fisher full of ideas and tricks that give him the edge
{QUICK FIX} TIME OUT • Expert advice and seasonal solutions for better game fishing
WATERSIDE WISDOM • Our panel of expert anglers offers advice for better fishing this month
THREAD AND FLOSS • Rob Denson explores the uses of two vital components in fly dressing
PREPPING
THE HEAT IS ON • Rob Edmunds explains his tactics for catching reservoir trout as temperatures rise
GET THE RIGHT ANGLE
THE DUFFER'S GUIDE • Simon Sinclair takes a lighthearted look at fly-fishing with some serious stuff thrown in. This month: drag
THE GRUNTER • A big versatile Scottish dry-fly that will raise the most hesitant fish on rivers or stillwaters. Recommended by Stuart Foxall
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Fly Tying
TACKLE • The latest gear for discerning game-fishers
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 catches and news from the major fisheries of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland
NEWSREEL
BLAZE OF GLORY • After a scorching competition between some of the UK's finest young fly-anglers, there were two worthy winners of the Junior and Youth Troutmasters 2022 Challenge final
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