A trout bum’s guide to the world
There are few pursuits better suited to travel than trout fishing. One day you might be stalking a single, suspicious brown trout in a tiny New Zealand stream, the next
There are few pursuits better suited to travel than trout fishing. One day you might be stalking a single, suspicious brown trout in a tiny New Zealand stream, the next
Iceland is enjoying a phenomenal salmon season, with many of the country’s rivers currently running as much as 40% ahead of their catch statistics from recent seasons. With September approaching,
Three weeks can make an enormous difference in an Icelandic salmon season, and that has certainly been the case during the first half of July. After a hesitant opening, salmon
The Icelandic salmon season has now moved beyond the opening phase, with the majority of the country’s major rivers having been fishing since mid-June. The first weeks have produced a
We are now less than six weeks away from the start of another Icelandic salmon season, and the sense of anticipation is building. It has been a relatively late spring
As the trout season opens across Spain, it’s the perfect time to highlight why this remarkable country has become one of Europe’s most appealing fly fishing destinations. Spain combines exceptional
The anticipation is building as another salmon season approaches—longer days, rising water temperatures, and that unmistakable pull back to the riverbank. For many, it’s the highlight of the year: the
The Trentino region boasts more than 300 km of streams and rivers along with nearly 300 lakes and provides a plethora of fly fishing opportunities. Brown trout are the most
This week on our YouTube channel, Olly Thompson visits the Rio Gallegos in Argentina and chats to Guy Soubra of Bella Sofia Lodge to discuss everything you need to know
After a long winter, thoughts inevitably turn to the chalkstreams, that magical time of year when gin-clear water, rising trout and burgeoning aquatic life signal the arrival of spring. Whether
Dreaming of hard-fighting salmon in jaw-dropping scenery? Rare July openings have just come up on three of our favourite Icelandic rivers. Peak season. Peak rivers. Limited rods. Book now—before they’re
It’s one of the most common questions in fly fishing—and rarely a simple one. Weather, water levels, and seasonal patterns always play a role, whether you’re fishing close to home