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Grayling on split cane rod

29/10/2018

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The Grayling Society symposium and dinner is followed by an auction to raise money for the Grayling Research Trust. I had the privilege to successfully bid for a beautiful Rod Dibble split cane rod. It's a wonderful casting tool and plays a fish gently to the net. It's a pleasure to use and I'm confident I'll have many successful outings with it.
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Bugs are cute

27/10/2018

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Just look at that face, cute or what? Bugs really are endearing little critters and this stonefly nymph proves the point.
Of great concern is that aquatic invertebrate numbers are collapsing at an alarming rate,
Riverfly insects have declined 59% since 1970, indicating poor water quality & an unstable food chain.** This is a growing problem not just in Britain but throughout Europe, Germany has recorded a decline of 75% in 27 years.
Not so long ago scraping squished bug gloop of the car windscreen was an essential task after a long drive, alas those days are gone. And this is worrying, not just because bugs are cute, but they are an essential part of the food chain for fish, birds and mammals.

**Source - Salmon & Trout Conservation
Cute stonefly nymph
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Nymph fishing for grayling

11/10/2018

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Now I freely admit that Euro/Czech/French (call it what you will) nymphing isn't my favourite way to catch grayling, but it can be effective.
Personally I like to cast a fly line when I'm fishing and get as much pleasure casting as I do catching fish, and tossing a team of nymphs just doesn't do it for me, I find nymphing boring (there I said it)!
But it is a very useful tool to have in your angling armoury and when the fish are in deep fast water it's a technique I employ to great effect.
Nymph fishing for grayling
Nymph fishing for grayling
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    A well known fly fishing guide and instructor John can often be found fishing or guiding on the Welsh Dee or passing his knowledge to others at game fairs and country shows.
    Besides his work as a fly fishing instructor and guide he is also the General Secretary of The Grayling Society. John is passionate about improving the water quality of our rivers for the benefit of all aquatic wildlife and actively campaigns to bring about change

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guided fly fishing in North Wales

Guided fly fishing trips on rivers, streams and upland lakes in Snowdonia. and surrounding areas of North Wales.
Fishing for summer & winter grayling and wild brown trout.in the spectacular, tranquil countryside that is Snowdonia National Park.

Fly fishing lessons in North Wales

Fly fishing and casting lessons for beginners. Casting fault analysis, single handed spey, slack line and presentation casting tuition for more experienced fly fishers.
Develop your watercraft skills on freestone rivers and upland lakes.

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