09 Apr 2019 Review of the Olympus Tough TG-5
I enjoy taking pictures as much as fishing, Nah that’s a lie but I really do enjoy recording my days on still and running water with photographs and drivel for the blog.
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03 Mar 2019 Chalk Stream Dreams French Indicator Leader Review
What is the French Leader technique? Well that’s a whole other article and a can of worms to be perfectly honest!
11 Feb 2019 MagTrap from Magnet-ique Initial Thoughts
Fishermen/women, are we not absolute suckers for new gadgets, the latest fly tying stuff any new tackle for that matter?
25 May 2018 Solarez Ultra Thin Bone Dry (Review)
I visited Funky Flytying last month to work on a project with Toby Merigan. While working through the different flies we were going to showcase on the Funky Facebook page he mentioned using this Solarez stuff.
23 Feb 2018 Gunville Foam Cutter Set (Review)
I was sent a set of these cutters by Upavon Fly Fishing to try out. My usual port of call when it comes to booby eyes is the pre-cut tubes available from nearly every shop that sells fly tying materials.
Get-Slotted Tungsten Beads
Get-Slotted are relatively new to the market and primarily sell tungsten beads.
Andrew’s Scruffy Dubbing
Usually before reviewing a product, I like to play with it for a wee while to get a feel for the quality and its adaptability. When I opened my purchase from Troutstalker, I was pleased to see some interesting new blends of dubbing.
Costa Sunrise Silver Mirror
Firstly I would like to thank Ben Bangham, who donated the glasses for this review. The website is not yet live but is expected to be up by Christmas, you can check it out here www.coast2coast.com.
Bobbin Holders Reviewed
Lucian Vasies from Troutlinekindly sent me a bunch of bobbin holders to try out.
Wychwood SDS Gorge Breathable Waders £209.99 08 Oct 2017
I have been using these waders for two months – the busiest part of the season for me - and I am pleased to say they have had an awful lot of wear.
Flexible Tungsten Shrimp Bodies from the Fly Tying Boutique 28 Sep 2017
I spotted these on one of the marketing emails that regularly hit my inbox. I like the weight that this shape of tungsten gives a fly but am not keen working with them as the profile never quite works for me.
Troutline Tactical Perdigon Nymphing Fly Line with Colored Tip 27 Jul 2017
Last year I reviewed the Rio Euro Nymph fly line and my conclusion was although I liked the line I did not think it would replace my current system of a French leader.
Greys Strata Hoodie 16 Jul 2017
have been called many thing over the years, but a dedicated follower of fashion is not one of those things! The folks at Yorkshire Game Angling sent me one of the Greys Strata Hoodies to try out.
Jig Hooks Demmon Competition ST 320 19 Jun 2017
I've been using jig hooks for the best part of 10 years. You can use any bead on a jig hook.
Wychwood Gear Trap Short Haul Pouch Review 31 May 2017
I have tried everything! Waistcoats, too numerous to mention, sling packs, other chest packs
Demmon Competition STS 920 26 May 2017
I have been completely barbless for a number of years now.
New FNF Jelly Fritz
If you are an avid fly tyer I doubt you have not heard the name ‘Jelly Fritz’.
Hemingways Synthetic Tapered Peacock Quills 22 Mar 2017
There are four distinct variations of these synthetic quills, tapered, transparent, holographic and fluorescent. Being a complete fly tying tart I am always on the lookout for new stuff to try.
Hunts Original Products 14 Mar 2017
I was given the full range of Hunts products last year by Steve Cullen who was singing its praises and told me to give it a try.
London Fly Fishing Fair Review 11 Mar 2017
This was an inaugural event held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. I had stopped going to shows and fairs a number of years ago mostly due to ticket prices and geographical location.
Thin diameter fly lines, a review
know they have been around for some time now and some very notable anglers have sung their praises. Not someone to miss out on some new fishing tackle I decided to bite the bullet and throw some of my hard earned sheckles at one of these lines.
Loop Cross S1 10’ for #7 Review
A close look at the Loop S1 Cross
Review of the Airflo BLITZ Fly Rod 10’ for a #7
Review of Airflo's latest offering in regards casting tools.
First ever blog entry 17 Jan 2012
A review of the Jan Tyrdek Rotary Vice Harmonic. Not changed my mind still think its top banana!