Flyfishing
George Morrell North Country Angler & Schoolmaster
Arthur Ransome remarked that “Anglers, make fine old men”, and George Morrell, angler and schoolmaster ...
The Roving Angler
Herbert Palmer and The Roving Angler I have a secret passion for angling books. Not ...
North Country Bric-à-brac ?
Although many vintage flytying materials are readily available for those with enough curiosity and desire ...
Spreading The Word
Spreading the word It is a pretty safe bet to say that I am somewhat ...
Dr William Baigent
I was introduced to the work of Dr William Baigent, by the author Nicholas Fitton, ...
Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear
Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear The Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear features one of flyfishing’s most ubiquitous dubbing ...
Catskill Dry Flies & The Charmed Circle
Catskill Dry Flies & The Charmed Circle of the Catskills I have always been fascinated ...
California Dreaming
Californian Dry Fly Patterns I love American Dry Flies. For more years than I care ...
Spring Olive
Spring Olive For many trout fishermen, the emergence of the large dark olive– traditionally known ...
Fly Tying In Winter
Fly Tying In Winter In the Manchester Guardian of the 1920s, and later within his ...
Preben Torp Jacobsen
Preben Torp Jacobsen – Flyleaves A few months ago, whilst clearing out some junk from ...