INCORPORATING TROUT & SALMON AUGUST 2020
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First-rate sport on a famous chalkstream
FRESH OFF THE TIDE Summer salmon from the sparkling Spey
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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
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