Trout Fisherman claims to be the UK’s No.1 still-water fly fishing magazine, and we won’t argue with that! It aims to fulfil your tackle, instruction and where to fish needs. If you’re into still-water fly fishing, it’s a must read, comprehensively covering techniques to catch even more fish, with detailed, informative and friendly advice.
Here’s a look at issue 415, courtesy of the ‘Inside…’ page;
Early Season Dry Flies
Why it doesn’t have to be lures on those cold opening days.
Fishing In 10 Minutes
Discover the delights of flyfishing just off the southern motorways.
Fulling Mill Fly Offer
Three fly selections for £12.26 (+p&p)
Changing Times
How tactics have evolved at Rutland Water and Stocks Reservoir.
Concrete Bowl Tips
How to get the best from these seemingly featureless venues.
My Top 8
The new patterns in Ian Barr’s fly box.
Advice Squad
TF’s experts answer your questions.
High Heeled Hoppers
New tyings from the vice of Trout Fisherman’s Fly-Masters winner.
Letters
TF readers have their say.
New Gear
Trout Fisherman review the latest tackle.
Reader Offer
Stillwater bank outfit for £79.99.
Reader Competition
Win Truefly reels and new Airflo lines.
Grayling Special
Jonathan Tomlinson goes in search of winter grayling, while Matt Hayes targets the specimens with dries.
Hibernation Factor
Getting the best from rested/non-rested waters.
Catch A Grand Slam
Matt Harris has the tactics and flies you’ll need to succeed.
New Airflo Lines
TF test the new Forty Plus fly lines.
Humble Beginnings
Peter Cockwill explains how to start a cast, often the hardest part.
Troutmasters
This month’s badge winners.
Subscription Offer
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Got A Leak?
Repairing nylon and PVC waders.
And Finally…
In memory of Lesley Crawford.
THE HOME TYER
Plastics
How to sue them to enhance your tyings.
Advice Squad
Fly-tying problems solved
New Products
Dubbing, hair and beads
Vice Review
The Dyna-King Kingfisher
Early Season Fly
The Fluo-neck Buzzer
Fly-Master
Barry Unwin judges this month’s entries.
Why A Fly Works
The Viva Booby
Quick Flies
Step-by-step sequences.
Trout Fisherman is available from all good newsagents and supermarkets, priced at £3.30. You can usually save money AND claim a free gift, though, by subscribing to Trout Fisherman online and having the magazine delivered direct to your door.
At the time of writing, the gift is a Hardy accessory pack worth £60.96. The set includes: Hardy Leather single fly patch , Hardy Stainless twin retractor , Hardy combo tool, Hardy forceps.
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