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

SALMON RUN

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

GOING THE EXTRA MILE

ONCE MORE INTO THE BREACH • Finlay Wilson meets two seasoned salmon anglers on the renowned Kinnaber beat of the North Esk

TRAPS AND SLAPS

Hebridean diary • As Atlantic storms crash in, Colin Macleod seeks a last chance to catch a salmon

SURF AND FISH

LETTERS • Your comments and opinion on game-fishing matters

DITCH MENTALITY

{ CLUB FISHING } HIDDEN IN HAMPSHIRE • Two fly-rich chalkstreams are the enviable home of the historic Gresham Angling Society

A POTTED HISTORY

CANE AND ABLE

MEMBERS’ GALLERY

MEMBERS’ FLIES

WHAT'S IN YOUR BOX? • Andrew Ryan, one of Ireland's finest instructors, shares three patterns that help him catch big wild brown trout

TESTING TIMES • Capture the data and you may catch the polluter, says Simon Cooper

BASHED AGAIN • Anglers are easy targets, writes Dani Morey, as Government proposes futile law

MY FISHING LIFE • Cardiff fly-fisher Nick Thomas shares memories inspired by treasured angling items

MASTER OF ALL • Swedish fly-tyer Stefan Biehl showcases a smorgasbord of fly patterns

HOW TO TIE THE RUBBERDUB PT

REAL DEAL • Andrew Flitcroft meets the bright future of fly-fishing on the River Dove

JACK AND THE BOX

GUARDIAN OF THE LOUGHS • Much-admired Irish angler Frank Reilly shares his expert approach to the art of wet-fly fishing with Rob Hardy

A LIFE IN FISHING

CRITICAL MOMENTS

OUR MAN IN WASHINGTON • Jim Coates chats with Simon Gawesworth, one of the world's greatest angling instructors

{QUICK FIX} CLIP IT • Expert advice and seasonal solutions for better game fishing

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

{FLY OF THE MONTH} TIM'S SHRIMP • Stuart Foxall recommends an imitative grayling bug you can fish three ways

{ MATERIAL OF THE MONTH } BITS AND BOBS • Rob Denson seeks inspiration for his fly-tying bench from everyday household items

PREPPING

PREDATORS AND PREY • Steve Cullen explains how to pursue big reservoir trout with floating fry patterns

WHICH PATTERN?

SEVEN FUNDAMENTALS

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

TACKLE • The latest gear for discerning game-fishers

Stay high and dry

Extra green for winter

Friendly floatants

Get connected

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

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