Politics by other means

Politics by other means

Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secretary, who went fishing at a time of national crisis. By Jeremy Paxman.

Author:
Jeremy Paxman
A pool by the name of... part 2

A pool by the name of... part 2

Some salmon pools have fascinating tales attached to them, as veteran journalist, broadcaster and TV presenter Jeremy Paxman explains.

Author:
Jeremy Paxman
A pool by the name of... part 1

A pool by the name of... part 1

An intriguing insight into some of the UK's most obscurely named salmon pools, by Jeremy Paxman.

Author:
Jeremy Paxman
Cold, spotted & beautiful

Cold, spotted & beautiful

There is surely no other fish on the planet that pulls upon the heartstrings and seduces the imagination like the trout.

Author:
Marcus Janssen
Why fishing?

Why fishing?

Marina Gibson talks us through her passion for fly fishing.

Author:
Marina Gibson
Grayling in Lapland

Grayling in Lapland

To Lapland for trophy grayling, where life is simple and driven by the rhythm of the land, and days are timed strictly around the water.

Author:
Jess McGlothlin
A day at the lake

A day at the lake

Monster trout in the mountains of Chilean Patagonia.

Author:
Matt Harris
Baja blues

Baja blues

A shocking discovery in the Sea of Cortez.

Author:
Toby Coe
Salmon fishing in December

Salmon fishing in December

Fishing in the UK in December is not something most anglers give a second thought. But these people are missing out on a Cornish gem.

Author:
Patrick Tillard
River Frome, Dorset

River Frome, Dorset

Unpredictable, challenging, different, yet remarkably memorable. Matt Kidd recounts his first ever visit to the River Frome in Dorset.

Author:
Fieldsports Journal
Sea trout mysteries

Sea trout mysteries

An investigation into why only some trout run to sea whilst others remain in their river of origin.

Author:
Toby Coe
Taimen on fly

Taimen on fly

Following an adventure in pursuit of taimen, it’s hard to fathom that a place like Outer Mongolia still exists. It’s just you, the wilderness, and the chance to catch the fish of a lifetime...

Author:
Alex Jardine
Modern-day bamboo fly rods

Modern-day bamboo fly rods

Every keen angler should fish the evening rise with a split cane rod at least once in their lifetime, says Matt Kidd after a visit to Gavin Haywood’s workshop.

Author:
Fieldsports Journal
Trout fishing on Iceland’s Minnivallalaekur

Trout fishing on Iceland’s Minnivallalaekur

Inspired by a fleeting experience several years ago, Steffan Jones revisits the enchanting ‘Minni’ river in the south of Iceland to pit himself against challenging monster brown trout.

Author:
Fieldsports Journal
Three favourite pink flies

Three favourite pink flies

Almost every species of fish seems to show a distinct penchant for pink.

Author:
Matt Harris
Golden char fishing in Japan

Golden char fishing in Japan

An exploratory trip to Japan’s Lake Akan in search of golden char.

Author:
Jess McGlothlin
How to catch more trout

How to catch more trout

Five top tips for catching more trout.

Author:
Toby Coe
Fishing for arapaima

Fishing for arapaima

Heading deep into the wilderness of the South American rainforest in pursuit of monstrous arapaima – one of the most astonishing things you will ever do with a fly rod in your hand.

Author:
Matt Harris