PART NINE: CHOOSE THE RIGHT BAIT

All the latest news from our local experts. The only monthly record of catches and news from the major fisheries of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland

Arthur Macdonald tells the story of six favourite Dabbler patterns, taken from his excellent new book, Modern Flies and Ancient Lochs

THE BELLA VISTA BASS

Internationally renowned all-round fly-dresser Paul Little has a passion for the classics. As vice-chairman of AAPGAI, he holds its Master Fly Dresser, Master Double-Handed Caster and Advanced Trout qualifications. He contributes to numerous magazines and publications and is regularly involved in fly-dressing clinics and workshops. If not behind the vice, he can often be found on Bassenthwaite Lake targeting pike.

BUILDING A BOX OF