Um, okay, stretching the truth a touch but…. Earlier this year I received an email from a follower of these hallowed pages who had tied up a few Bob’s Olives (pictured below) and had some striking success. Well, Geoff has…
Jack’s Rake
Since my life isn’t just about flyfishing, I’ve decided to expand the blog somewhat and record some of the other stuff I get up to. Not all the stuff I get up to, mind… I do occasionally drag myself up…
Yorkshire Game Fair
Decided to call into the Yorkshire Game Fair today at Harewood (I’m of working class origins so it’s pronounced AIR-WUD). Have to say I’m glad I went! Saw this chap http://www.birdsofpreydisplays.co.uk/index.html display his birds of prey which included an eagle and a couple…
Roundhay Flyfishers remember Bob Shallcroft…
Last Thursday the club held an ‘in-house’ auction of a selection of fishing tackle which belonged to Bob Shallcroft, a long time member of Roundhay Flyfishers who sadly passed away earlier this year. Bob had accumulated an extensive collection of…
Springtime…briefly
10 days into April and finally, spring appears to have sprung! It’s a beautiful warm sunny day and despite having a grim hangover I know I have to go fishing. When I arrive, there are plenty of fish moving on Beaverdyke…
Brrrrrrrr!
What a long, hard, grinding winter it’s been. And hey…the nights start drawing in about 12 weeks from now – there’s a cheery thought for you all! Anyway, let’s see, what have I been up to since my last post……
Assynt Beckons!
Only 11 days to go till wild fly fishing heaven. On Friday 26th June I’ll be hitting the road and driving up to Assynt to fish in a true wilderness. Bring it on!
Lindholme Lake
Old news really, but just in case anyone decides to go, Lindholme Lake ceased to be a fishery some time ago. I’m putting this up on the blog until we get the entry deleted off the main site. (Thanks Fred)
New Yorkshire Fly Fishing Blog
Hello, welcome to the brand spanking new Yorkshire Fly Fishing Blog!