Fly fishing or coarse for carp,pirch,or barbel, angling or sea, loch, reservoir fishing for salmon or trout, welcome to fly on the line! I hope this site can give you some tips and information you can make use of in your future angling and fishing expeditions.

Whether your a Fly Fisherman who loves fly fishing! Or coarse fisherman fishing in our dams rivers or lochs,beginner or a veteran let us know your view's,experiences or give the rest of us some tips or advice you may think will help us to improve our sport!

 
The EYFA is holding its annual National Championships on Grafham Water, on Saturday 5th July 2008.
 
Fishing is from boats (Boatmen provided) to International Rules. The top 10 rods on the day will represent England in the 2009 Home International in Wales.
 
Cost is only £25 all inclusive. There are some great prizes for what promises to be a superb day of fishing.
 
The EYFA is extremely proud of the progress of former youth internationals to the senior ranks. The last 2 Senior National Championships namely Joel Beeney and Phil Dixon are both former Youth Internationals.
 
For further details and entry forms please contact Martin Dixon
 Tel: 01270 585755 or email martin.dixon@hotmail.co.uk
 
or visit www.eyfa.co.uk

All we hear of these days is go fishing abroad to Argentina, the Seychelles, or Russia etc. But most anglers in the UK have not even had a go at the some of the best fly fishing in the world and guess where that is?
Home here in Scotland, Wales or the chalk streams of England!!!!! I have not had the opportunity to visit a lot of these places but the few I have had the pleasure of visiting have taken my breath away! For example Loch Awe where the current UK Brown trout record was caught, hire a boat from Loch Awe Boats and go out on the loch…enjoy the view of the surrounding area and have a go at the local fish population from wild brownies to salmon (my wife made me mention to my visitors to make sure you take a cushion with you if it’s windy as the boat ride can give your tush a knocking)!We stayed at Rockhill Farm while fishing at Loch Awe Rockhill Farm and I highly recomend it to all my visitors!

Good Fly Presentation

Obviously, the goal when casting a fly is to present the fly to the fish in a realistic manner. You are trying to simulate nature here. If you are going for trout in a stream, for instance, this means a drag-free float of 36 inches over a precise spot that marks the window of a feeding fish.

Never randomly cast - you have got to pick a spot and hit it. Throw tight loops that put the fly on target. One important method that can be used is to overcast the target and stop the line short while it is in the air. The fly should come back to you and fall on the water with slack in the leader.

The best trout fishermen fish with only 30 to 35 feet of line, but make up for this with accurate casting. They read waters will and put the fly in the p ay zone time after time. One of the most important thins they do is to recognize that presentation and approach are much more important than pattern.

It is different for bass. Whether a surface bug or a streamer, the offering must move past a spot where a bass is apt to hold. As the boat drifts, it is important to pick a precise time to shoot a cast to the target. Too soon or too late, and the fly won't be in the right spot. This is where the double haul form of casting becomes essential. It generates line speed and enables the caster to pick 30 or 40 feet of line off the water and shoot another without false casting.

When bassing, make your presentation, retrieve 10 to 20 feet, pick up, and cast again without the need to false cast. After each one, drop the rod type and keep the butt of the rod near your belt buckle with the tip-top of the rod pointing at the line. A simple lift will let you execute the next pickup or strike a fish.

Leader Connection

If you are a fly caster, you know that a smooth connection between the leader and fly line is important in presentation. The best way to do this is to nail-knot a six-inch piece of 25-30 pound leader material to the end of the fly line. A loop like those found on snelled hooks is then tied into the opposite end. The connecting leader must also have a loop.

Connecting the leader itself is done by passing the loop attached to the fly line through the loop on the leader; reaching through the fly line loop. Next, grab the butt section of the leader and pull the leader up through until the tippet passes the loop. Last, just pull the loops together by tugging on the fly line and the butt section in opposite directions.

Strategy

If you are every in a situation where see large brown trout in open water and hold, your best bet is to use a No. 12 Cinnamon Ant and sink it. If this doesn't work, move to the No.16 Adams fly. Still nothing? Switch to the No. 20 Black Ant. Last-ditch effort would be to use a 3X tippet and use a No. 6 nymph or streamer.

Typically the bigger trout will leave small morsels to the small guys, preferring the bigger bites that are easy to get. They are very economical feeders.

High Rider Dry Fly's

If your best dry-fly patterns are failing you, it may be time to switch to spiders and variants. Many times a spider or variant will bring trout to the surface, then you can switch back to a conventional dry fly.

These spiders and variants will delicately drop to the water, usually somersaulting or jumping after touching it. Fish find this very alluring.

High riding is another attribute of these flies. When tied properly, their hackles support the hook above the water's surface, thus imitating a natural fly much more closely than the ordinary fly does.

Copyright 2005 EveningSecretFishing.com

Frank Faldo Is A Long-Time Fisherman and President of EveningSecretFishing (http://www.eveningsecretfishing.com/specialsecret/4_Fly_Fishing_Tips.php)

Fly Fishing destinations in South Africa have been drastically reduced, due to the drought that has been hanging over the country for the last two years. There have been a large number of fisheries closed due to lack of water. This has had negative effects on fly fishing for trout in the country as most of the fly fishing dams have been restricted to the mountain ranges, where there is springs feeding the dams.

I had the pleasure of visiting South Africa again this December and had great fun Coarse and Fly Fishing in this stunningly beautiful and wild country. I did a bit of coarse fishing at a few Dam’s near Pretoria with great success, and later had a go at the well known Loskop Dam which is the home of Hippos and crocodiles, and it is one of the most quiet and tranquil place I’ve been to. I had great fun catching Mud Fish, which grow to over 2kg and are pound for pound as good a fighting fish as any rainbows I have caught to date. Even the resident carp population tends to tire out most fishermen.

I had a go with my fly tackle! With no success and I later heard, to succeed at catching these fish you need special flies tailor made!

Fly Fishing at trout mount lodge

There are many places to fly Fish in South Africa, most of which is in the Drakensburg Mountain Ranges. I visited a trout lodge called Mount Trout Lodge, which is near a town called Carolina. The farm has a number of well-stocked dams and they rear their own Golden, Rainbow, Red and Brown trout. The farm has to chalets with one being the old farmhouse which can cater for eight people with it’s own well stocked dam. It was great to wake up in the morning and walk 20 meters to cast the first cast of the day! We were not disappointed with the fishing as even in the hot 35-degree sun we managed to bag 28 good-sized trout using olive pheasant tailed nymphs.

The Wheelyboat Trust is a registered charity dedicated to providing disabled people with the opportunity and freedom to enjoy waters large and small all over the UK. Our role is to help and encourage venues open to the public to acquire Wheelyboats for their disabled visitors and to help groups and organisations acquire Wheelyboats for their own use.

Our vision is straightforward - open access for disabled people on waters everywhere via a range of Wheelyboat models to meet everybody’s needs.

Whether it's for the scenery or wildlife, sport or recreation, education or rehabilitation, lochs, reservoirs, lakes, ponds, rivers and canals are a magnet to millions of visitors throughout the year. However, by their very nature, access on and around these waters for wheelchair users and others with limited mobility is very much restricted. Our specially designed Wheelyboats overcome all the difficulties.

Wheelyboats provide their disabled users with the dignity of their own independence: they make the entire water accessible, are simplicity itself to board via the roll-on, roll-off bow ramp and the level deck provides access to every corner of the boat including the helm.

Find out more about the Wheelyboat's capabilites here or where you can use a Wheelyboat here.

Our Aims

Our national Wheelyboats For All project is a major initiative which aims to broaden the appeal of the Wheelyboat, provide them to a greater range of venues, widen the scope of their usage and increase the numbers of disabled people using them. Funding received for this project has enabled us to recruit a Field Officer and the project is beginning to make an impact, especially now we have the brand new Mk III Wheelyboat model.

Wheelyboats For All is also providing the basis of some important development plans. These include more Wheelyboat models such as a larger trip/ferry boat and an angling boat for stillwaters. We want to recruit more volunteers and an additional Field Officer. We want to work more closely with disabled charities and organisations, especially those benefiting children, so that the Wheelyboat's principal beneficiaries can help us determine and provide them where they are most needed.

If you have any questions or would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

Many thanks indeed!

Well I finally decided to give Norway a go and I was a bit unlucky in the fact, that the Salmon were not running the river well when I was there.
I fished the middle part of the river Gaula end June and whilst having a great time I only managed to land two small sea trout. There were a number of beautiful Salmon 20lb to 40lb caught mostly on spinners or worms arriving fresh from the sea. I did meet some Norwegian chaps who managed to land two lovely Salmon of 11lb each. I was told it is better to fish the Gaula late in the three-month season as the big salmon runs happen in late August. I made a lot of friends as well as two gentlemen from Denmark who tells me there is brilliant sea trout fishing in their native Rivers. I thoroughly enjoyed fishing in Norway and the people were fantastic and very helpful. I managed to keep the cost low by arranging the whole trip myself and booking my lodging direct with the owners.

As Hungary has no sea surrounding any of her borders, all of it's fishing is freshwater and mainly coarse. There is limited fly fishing in some of the remote mountain forests approximately 2hrs drive from Budapest the capital. If you happen to visit Hungary and would like to try some coarse fishing, there is a large number of dams and rivers to fish in and a large variety of coarse fish. more

I tried my hand at fly-fishing for salmon on the Horncliff beat of the Lower Tweed and I had a superb time learning how to spey cast and overhead cast with a bubble handed 15ft salmon rod. I can safely say I can cast out a fairly decent line but i am far from being an expert caster. I will have to mention that I had no success at hooking into a fish but I will let you know once I have caught a Salmon!!!!

These are some of the main pages to visit at Fly on the line!!!

Fly fishing Norway

Fly fishing South Africa

Fly fishing Scotland

Fly fishing England

Fly fishing for Trout

Fly fishing for Salmon

Fly fishing for Pike

Fly fishing in the sea

With boating season winding down and coming to an end, you will need to know the steps to take to prepare you boat for the winter. Winterizing may not be the most enjoyable part of owning a boat. However, it is one of the most crucial steps to ensuring longevity of your boat’s value. Of course you want your boat to offer you the same reliability that it did this season. Therefore, you should take care of your boat now, to prevent unnecessary costs and repairs when boating season comes around again.
Without proper care of your boat now, you run the risk of next year not having that same recreational wonder that allowed you to spend endless summer days on the water. Some precautionary measures differ depending on whether you have an inboard or outboard engine.

Inboard Engine
How you care for your motor depends on the type of engine you have in your boat. With inboard engines; first change out the coolant in fresh water systems. Change the oil by running the engine to warm it up so that all of the contaminants are carried out with the bad oil, while the new coolant is run through the engine. Replace the oil filters and flush the engine with fresh water. Because cold temperatures can cause your engine to freeze up, you should circulate antifreeze through the manifold. After pouring the antifreeze in, run the engine until water starts to come out of the exhaust. To avoid condensation, fill the fuel tank and add a fuel stabilizer. Change the fuel filters and water separators. Clean, inspect, and grease cables and fittings.

Stern Drive
Remove any plants that may have attached themselves to the lower unit, and clean with soap and water. Drain the gear case and check for excessive moisture in the oil, and leaking seals should be repaired. Clean and grease all fittings, and check fluid levels in steering or lift pumps. Check the stern drive for cracks or holes.

Outboard Engine
Using a flushing attachment; flush the engine with freshwater and make sure that all water has drained out of the engine. Wash the outside of the engine with soap and water, and rinse thoroughly. Fuel lines should be emptied to prevent gumming of the gasoline, which could lead to clogging lines and injectors. To empty the fuel lines, disconnect them from the engine while it is running. While the fuel is emptying, spray fogging into the carburetors. Spray well to be sure that the internal surfaces are coated, preventing corroding of the carburetor and cylinders. The best time to do this is when you hear the engine run rougher than usual, just before it runs out. You will know that the fuel has emptied when the engine stops running.
With the motor upright; disconnect the flushing attachment and open drain plugs, allowing all of the water to drain out. To empty the water pump, bump it with the starter or crank the motor by hand a few times. This will prevent any water from being left in the motor to freeze.
To prevent corrosion of cylinders, remove spark plugs and spray fogging into these holes. Rotating the flywheel will spread the fogging on the interior walls. Before putting the spark plugs back in, make sure that they do not need to be replaced. Clean and grease gears and pivots. Fill the oil and fuel tanks, adding stabilizer to the fuel, to prevent condensation. It is best to remove props from the boat and have them repaired and serviced. Lay the engine upright, preferably on an engine stand to prevent draining.

A few more things
Be sure that bilges are cleaned with soap, water, and stiff brush, and dried. There are appropriate facilities for pumping out the holding tank. While pumping, add fresh water to the toilet bowl and flush several times. Flush antifreeze through hoses, holding tank, y-valve, macerator and discharge hose. Check drive belts for signs of wearing or cracking. Disconnect battery cables and remove the battery from the boat. Clean the terminal ends with a baking soda and water solution, then lightly grease. The battery should be stored in an open area that is cool and dry. The use of a trickle charger will keep the battery charged, or charge it frequently. Check all hoses for bulging, cracking or loss of flexibility.

Don’t forget the inside
Remove all valuables, electronics, and safety equipment. These can be cleaned, repaired and kept safe over the winter. Seat cushions and curtains should be removed, and refrigerator doors kept open to prevent moisture collecting and causing a moldy smell. Installing a dehumidifier will keep the boat dry and free of mildew.

Hull Care
Wash and wax the topsides, bottom and deck. Wax all chrome and polished steel accessories. For a protective barrier, leave the wax on unpolished until spring. Repair any damages, cracks or blistering that you see. Repairs may take some time, and you would rather your boat be unusable in the winter, than in the spring.

Covering
Now that you have cleaned and repaired all of your boat’s 2000 parts, you want to be sure that nothing gets to it before you do in the spring. The ideal storage of your boat is shrink wrapped with ventilation, in a climate controlled storage facility. However, this can be quite costly and not everyone has this type of storage available. Shrink wrapping is also best if you are keeping your boat outside for the winter. Wherever you store your boat, it is important that it is covered, if only with a tied-down tarp.

Don’t worry; it won’t be long before boating season is upon us again. When this time comes, be sure to check out articles on Sellurboat.com for tips on how to get your boat ready for the summer.

About Kristy Bateman

Kristy Bateman is the writer for Earl's Blog on SellUrBoat.com. These articles are unique and helpful to anyone interested in learning about boating and or fishing. Please visit www.SellUrBoat.com to view a variety of unique articles from Kristy. SellUrBoat.com is The Simplest Solution to Buying and Selling 'Ur' Boat.

Yet again on a bright sunny day I happened to visit this well know reservoir for the first time, It seems I get to visit the English reservoirs for the first time on sunny day’s! But as from experience this did not put me of as I have had great sport on sunny days on the English reservoirs I have visited so far. The day started out bright and sunny with sparse cloud cover I got into the well-maintained Anglian waters boat and headed out for a day of great sport! What is different about Pittsford is its shape it tends to be a narrow long reservoir much like some of the Scottish loch’s I have visited so far. It is divided by a road, which has a tunnel running under it for the boats to get across and its like going through a railway tunnel. Once I got across and chose a place to anchor the first thing I noticed was how clear the water was you could see the anchor rope going down into the depths for at least 3 meters. I started to experiment with my intermediate line and bright orange cats whiskers to no effect. After an hour or so I changed tactics and reading about how reservoirs are fished these days I changed to a orange frits and had immediate success I finished the day with nine lovely conditioned rainbow's

Telephone: 01604 781350

I like many anglers who subscribe to fishing Magazines recently read about Pike fishing on the fly and of course I had to have a go!!!! While visiting Pitsford Reservoir end of September I had a bash at these monster fighting fish (with no luck). Having no experience whatsoever in the art of Catching pike this way I asked for advice at my local angling shop with regards to Tackle and methods. I was told I could use my reservoir outfit as this should be adequate for most pike, I therefore equipped myself with a roll of fine wire trace, small swivels and a few large Pike flies and made use of a Diamondback 10ft rod I have had since taking up Fly fishing with my trusty Sierra XDA 8weight reel!!!

I had no success at Pitsford hooking into a Pike, but I did have good fun at casting these enormous flies for a few hours, I have made a promise to myself I will get one of these hard fighting sport fish in the coming season in 2004,but if you have any info or recommendation with regards to this sport please pop us an e- mail!!