Barbed vs barbless hooks is probably one of the most debated subjects relating to fly fishing in modern times. With catch and release becoming the norm for competition fishing and also encouraged for wild stock conservation should we be switching to a barbless approach?

Lindsay Simpson provides an insight into which fly treatments to use and when, some top advice from a top angler.

This months blog describes how tweaking a method throughout a session can bring greater success, even when the fishing is good!