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

WILD LAKES OF WALES • AN ANGLER’S GUIDE

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

GETTING THE GRAYLING BUG

CLOSE AT KASHENTROCH • Rob Hardy finally completes the full set of classic salmon rivers with a cast on the Crathes Castle beat on Royal Deeside

GOING THE EXTRA MILE

Factfile

A season in the North Country • Matt Eastham begins his year seeking elusive giants and savouring a dram

SMELLS LIKE SOCKS

LETTERS • Your comments and opinion on game-fishing matters

DRAMA IN DURNESS • A day on fickle Borralaidh is like a play in five acts, writes Finlay Wilson. You never know that will happen next

CROISPOL AND LANLISH

Factfile

IN HOT WATER • Simon Cooper learns of a grim outlook for chalkstream salmonids

BEING NOSEY • Our four-legged friends can’t help joining in, writes Dani Morey

MY FISHING LIFE • England international Simon Kidd shares fond memories

FRIENDS IN THE NORTH COUNTRY • Yorkshire Fly Fishers is one of our most august clubs, offering superb fishing on six rivers. Don Stazicker joined its welcoming members on the River Eamont

BANKSIDE VIEW

A POTTED HISTORY

FORMER FAMOUS MEMBERS • These read like a Who’s Who? of northern fly-fishing.

MEMORABLE FISH

MEMBERS’ FLIES

Factfile

WHAT’S IN YOUR BOX? • Author John Roberts chooses three flies for trout and grayling in streams he habitually fishes in North Yorkshire — and further afield

HATCHES IN THE CLASSROOM • Paul Procter shares seven dry-fly lessons from his trips to the pure rivers of the Balkans and New Zealand

SCANDI STYLE • Swedish tyer Håkan Karsnäser showcases six of his favourite trout patterns

SHARP DRESSER • Jim Coates picks the brains of Gary Weir, one of the nice guys in fishing. He’s a gifted artist, dresser of classic and modern salmon patterns and a great catcher of fish

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

TAILS • Rob Denson recommends materials and methods for irresistible rears

TYING A GP CREST TAIL

STREAMER FISHING • Andrew Ryan recommends a fast and furious technique that’s proven hugely successful with big river trout

EQUIPMENT

THE DUFFER’S GUIDE • Simon Sinclair takes a lighthearted look at fly-fishing with some serious stuff thrown in. This month: spring salmon fishing (part two)

MARCH BROWN SPIDER • Stuart Foxall recommends a soft mouthful that matches different stages of the hatch

HEALTHY GLOW • Passionate conservationist and bailiff Gerry McGirr shares his love for a moody trout loch in the Cleish Hills

TACKLE • The latest gear for discerning game-fishers

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