To mark our 70th anniversary, Rob Hardy celebrates the classic and artisan tackle, clothing and accessories that continue to bring pleasure to fly-fishers today

Unsure what to give your game-fishing friends and family? This inspiring selection of rods, reels, clothing and accessories is recommended by tackle editor Rob Hardy

Dan Webb takes an in-depth look at what he believes to be one of the finest collection of natural water pole floats ever made

Rob Denson selects five misfit flies that solve problems on difficult days

David Mitchell surges into the surf to test a pair of Vass’ new Team Vass 700 Edition Chest Waders

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