Muddler magic

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In an extract from his new book, Mick O’Farrell selects exemplary patterns pr

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Trout & Salmon Magazine

6 February 2025

Trout & Salmon

Stories from the shore

Andrew Flitcroft chats with Mick Lacey, one of Rutland Water’s most experienced and modest bank anglers, known for his no-nonsense approach to catching trout

Trout & Salmon

Nymphs

Rob Denson selects five patterns that match a hundred different bugs

Trout & Salmon

Tackle-shop

The latest gear and fly-tying materials for discerning game-fishers

Trout & Salmon

Emerging sparkle caddis

Stuart Foxall recommends a revolutionary sedge pattern for summer rivers

Trout & Salmon

Waterside wisdom

Our panel of expert anglers offers advice for better fishing this month

Trout & Salmon

What’s in your box?

Keen Thurso rod and Perthshire resident Stephen Pickering reveals three of his favourite salmon micro tubes

Trout & Salmon

Stories from the shore

Andrew Flitcroft chats with Mick Lacey, one of Rutland Water’s most experienced and modest bank anglers, known for his no-nonsense approach to catching trout

Trout & Salmon

Nymphs

Rob Denson selects five patterns that match a hundred different bugs

Trout & Salmon

Tackle-shop

The latest gear and fly-tying materials for discerning game-fishers

Trout & Salmon

Emerging sparkle caddis

Stuart Foxall recommends a revolutionary sedge pattern for summer rivers

Trout & Salmon

Waterside wisdom

Our panel of expert anglers offers advice for better fishing this month