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  • What Are The Best Fly Fishing Indicators & When To Use Them
    June 11, 2023 Ben Beckwith

    What Are The Best Fly Fishing Indicators & When To Use Them

    Bite indication is arguably the most important factor in all fishing disciplines, the ability to determine when the fish has taken Is essential. However, fish often don’t read the textbooks and takes can often be so soft they are missed, you’ll be surprised how many fish you haven’t noticed on the hook over the years! Therefore, methods and tools in your arsenal that increase the sensitivity of your bite detection can often be the difference between good days and great days out on the water.
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  • Curved vs Straight: What Are The Best Hooks For Buzzers?
    May 3, 2023 Ben Beckwith

    Curved vs Straight: What Are The Best Hooks For Buzzers?

    Numerous debates float around fly fishing circles. One particular debate that divides opinion is the use of curved hooks vs straight hooks when fishing buzzers. Some argue that the hook types represent the different stages of the buzzers' ascent to hatch, with curved being more effective when the buzzers are wiggling to the surface and straight hooks when they rest and descend.
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  • Early Season Reservoir Boat Tactics (The best bagging methods)
    February 19, 2023 Ben Worley

    Early Season Reservoir Boat Tactics (The best bagging methods)

    As we begin the return to fishing in the coming weeks here in the UK after a wet and wonderful winter, I thought I’d take a moment to write a few tips on how to bag up in those challenging early Spring weather conditions. I recently fished Farmoor Reservoir in mid-February and enjoyed some great sport in favourable conditions catching on my two favourite methods. These have proven very effective for me over the years and something I’ve grown confident doing and I hope they prove equally fruitful for you in the opening weeks.
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  • Summer Fly Fishing Tactics For Trout
    July 23, 2022 Upavon Fly Fishing

    Summer Fly Fishing Tactics For Trout

    As we experience record high temperatures in the UK this month, the Trout fishing has severely suffered with many still waters temporarily closing to protect the fish during this stressful period. But as temperatures stabilise, the milder summer months can provide some excellent sport - if you can get your tactics right.
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