Our pick of products from 2023 are sure to delight the game-fishers in your life
Barbless Flies Feathersmith Fly Tying Kits, £30
Feathersmith has identified a selection of great flies and sourced materials from world-class suppliers to create this kit, with enough ingredients to tie (with free video lessons) 30 of each pattern in three hook sizes.
Web: feathersmith.co.uk
Redington Wayward Guide Jacket, £249.99
This hickory or gunmetal three-layer waterproof and breathable jacket will withstand whatever Mother Nature throws at you. A sleek design for stylish performance on and off the water.
Web: anglers-lodge.co.uk/department/waterproof-clothing
Yeti Roadie 24 Cool Box, £200
Highly portable, takes up minimal space and has a surprisingly large capacity. Comes with Yeti’s legendary performance and build quality. Available in many colours. Find your nearest stockist or buy direct.
Web: yeti.com
Textreme Spool Tree, £48, Flash Carousel, £41
Avoid tying-bench chaos with these Textreme storage solutions. Made from steel and plastic, the Spool Tree holds 84 bobbins, the Hank Carousel up to 100 hanks. Tel: Flybox on 0800 862 0117.
Web: flyboxdirect.co.uk
Stillwater Camo Sling Pack, £24.99
A great, lightweight sling pack with a large main compartment. Features tool and tippet holders, a bottle pouch and net D-ring. Tools not included. Tel: Glasgow Angling Centre on 0141 212 8880.
Web: fishingmegastore.com
Guideline Fario CDC DT fly-line, £70.91
A double-taper fly-line still reigns supreme for the dedicated dry-fly fisherman and the Fario CDC DT is one of the best on the market. Floating; two-weight to five-weight. Tel: 07973 291 367.
Web: guidelineflyfish.com
Celtic Blob Fly-Tying Tool Kit, £119.99
A set of 14 surgical steel and brass tools (scissors, dubbing needle/brush, bobbin threader, bobbin holder, hackle pliers, hair stacker, dubbing rake and spinner, tweezers and whip finisher) supplied in a lovely wooden display box. Individual tools also available. Tel: 029 2075 3120.
Web: celticblob.com
Greys Lance fly-rods, from £139.99
Greys new entry-level rods offer a performance to match models more than twice the price.
Available from 7ft 6in, 3wt to 9ft 6in, 8wt. Tel: 01665 602 771.
Web: greysfishing.co.uk
Airflo Control-a-Drogue kit, £59.99
This drogue (conforming to international competition rules) has two 15ft rot-proof paracords, rope tensioners and two 3in steel G-clamps. Supplied in a waterproof roll-top bag for easy storage and transportation.
Tel: 01874 618 518.
Web: airflofishing.com
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