A look at issue 417, on sale April 6th-May 3rd, 2011

Trout Fisherman is the UK’s No.1 still-water fly fishing magazine. Trout Fisherman magazine will 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 what’s in issue 417, courtesy of the ‘Inside…’ page:

Get Blooded
Peter Cockwill drifts Bloodworms near the lake bed during early season.

My Deadly Pattern
Dave Johns has a deadly fly for browns on bright days.

News
The latest from the trout scene.

Subscription Offer
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Absolutely Zonked
The result of one angler’s efforts to improve on the Zonker.

Advice Squad
Rod actions, line twist, Czech nymphing and more.

Fish Stops
Discover the delights of flyfishing just off the northern motorways.

My Favourite Flies
England’s Phil Dixon reveals the patterns he swears by.

Letters
TF readers have their say.

New Gear
The latest tackle reviewed, including rods, reels, lines and clothing.

Workshop
Russ Symons offers tips on looking after your fly rod.

Ridge Delta Line Test
The latest Airflo floater is put through its paces at Grafham.

Reader Offer
Save almost £198 on a deluxe stillwater outfit.

Read On The Fly
Jeff Prest reviews the latest flyfishing books.

Troutmasters
Are you among this month’s badge winners – plus fishery news.

And Finally…

Why must casting pools be just an American thing?

WILD FISH SECTION
Huge Sea Trout
Matt Hayes catches 21lb sea trout from the Rio Grande.

Wild Rainbows
Pater Gathercole visits the stunning waters of New Zealand

Casts For Salmon
Hywel Morgan’s introduction to the double-handed salmon rod.

Barracuda On Fly
Paul Procter has a mighty tale to tell.

Lough Cloonee
Ceri Jones finds freedom in a lesser known Irish lough.

THE HOME TYER
A Season’s Buzzers
The various types you need for the year ahead.

Spring Buzzer
A perfect fly for early season.

New Products

Foam, beads, books and more.

Vice Review
The Danica Danvice

Advice Squad
Fly-tying problems solved

Fly-Master
Barry Unwin judges this month’s entries.

Why A Fly Works
The Stalking Bug

Quick Flies
Step-by-step sequences

Green-Tailed Spider
A highly recommended matchman’s favourite.

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