Trout & Salmon, August 2020 (Issue Preview)

INCORPORATING TROUT & SALMON AUGUST 2020

Just the ticket

First-rate sport on a famous chalkstream

FRESH OFF THE TIDE Summer salmon from the sparkling Spey

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DRY-FLY GAMBITS FOR STILLWATERS

Trout before breakfast Outwitting the early risers

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THE VOICE OF GAME-FISHING SINCE 1955

C O V E R I M A G E : T H E R I V E R T E S T AT W H E R W E L L , B Y R I C H A R D F A U L K S

Contents AUGUST 2020

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72 INSPIRATION 12

Chalkstream trout can be fickle.

Don Stazicker finds the answers

ADVICE

COMMENT

44 Paul Procter is up before dawn to outwit the early risers

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Editor’s comment

22 On the River with Marina Gibson 28 Fin Wilson joins members of Fochabers AA on the historic Spey

52 A guide to fly colour on lochs

by Stan Headley

42 Alastair Gowans’ cherished tackle

84 Jim Coates talks to Corin Smith about the impacts of salmon farming and how to win over the public

72 Delightful day-ticket water on the River Nidd explored by Rob Hardy

24 Letters to the editor 27 Remembering Geoffrey Bucknall 37 Simon Cooper’s chalkstream diary 39 Bob White is The Gillie

80 Duncan Hall remembers his fishing mentor Jim Nice 4

130 Giles Catchpole keeps his distance

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84 THE STILLWATER ANGLER

TACKLE & FLY-TYING

REGULARS

56 Peter Cockwill meets Tim Small, a forward-thinking fishery owner

40 Rob Denson ties a wet-fly that can be whatever you want

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First Cast

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Gallery

62 Who wouldn’t want to look inside Dave Shipman’s fly-box?

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64 Stillwater master Gareth Jones gives tips for perfect dry-fly presentation

94 New tackle and clothing reviewed

120 Troutmasters

98 The kit you need for bass on the fly

123 Crossword

68 Our experts offer help and advice to improve your stillwater fishing

100 This month’s pick of fly-tying kit

124 Property

127 Reader offer

128 Fish of the Month

The Faughan Flame moves irresistibly, says Ross Mcdonald

101 Fishing reports

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NYMPH AND TUCK Style of fly and type of cast are paramount to tempt the River Test’s handsome chalkstream trout, writes Don Stazicker

CLUB FISHING

AMONG FRIENDS The passage of time is keenly felt by Finlay Wilson when he fishes for salmon at Fochabers on the River Spey

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INCORPORATING

THE STILLWATER ANGLER Your monthly guide to trout fishing on lakes and reservoirs

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WELCOME TO MY FISHERY

WHAT’S IN YOUR BOX?

THE KNOWLEDGE

TROUT-FISHERS’ SURGERY

A look at Lechlade, the attractive home of staggeringly large trout

His Buzzer is legendary, but what else does Dave Shipman tie?

Gareth Jones suggests ways to improve your dry-fly skills

Our experts save your bankside blushes with easy-to-follow advice

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FISHING REPORTS

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

TROUT MASTERS ’s badge Plus this monthEurope’s winners from fishing largest fly- n competitio See page 120

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