When visiting our website feel free to browse the pages. We have articles, news stories and other sections of interest. The picture shows Craig holding Chew Valleys biggest fly caught brown trout a massive 15lb 12oz.
You can also take a look at our shop, packed with all the latest fly patterns and over 600 flies to choose from.
If you are a beginner and are not sure what flies to purchase, why not choose our beginners selection for some of the countries bigger waters- picked by Craig, who has over 30 years of fly fishing experience, or email us for a more personal one to one service and tell us where you are most likely to fish and we’ll help you with your choice.
About Craig
At only 6 years of age I graced the shores of Rutland Water, watching my father fishing. A further 5 years passed until I stood on the very same banks casting my first ever flies into the resevoir.
I will never forget my first ever time when my then juvenile heart skipped a beat when the line tightened in my tiny hands for the first time-magical! Its that same excitement and anticipation that has taken me to the heights of my fishing career today.
I have fished for England, Managed the England team too, caught record trout, but most importantly joined a unique group of friends who share the same passion in life – fly fishing!
Recent Site Updates
- Ravensthorpe Fishing Report: Ravensthorpe Reservoir Fish week 550(season 3,831) Returns 91(638) Rod average 6.0(6.0) Anglers have enjoyed terrific sport this week at Ravensthorpe with a rod average of 6.0. Big fish this week have been abundant. Gregg Hartley took the biggest fish of the week at 12lb on a pea. Several othe...
- Pitsford Reservoir Fishing Report: Pitsford Water Fish week 414(Season 4,694) Returns 166(1,148) Rod average 2.4 (4.0) A mixed week at Pitsford with conditions made difficult on days with strong winds. Anglers fishing according to the conditions have caught some nice fish which are feeding on daphnia. Competition news Mid...
- Grafham Water Fishing Report: Grafham Water Fish week 910 (season 6,507) Returns 198(1,425) Rod average 4.59(4.56) Both bank and boat anglers are enjoying good sport at Grafham Water with a healthy rod average of 4.59. Bank anglers have had some great sport by fishing floating lines with black or olive buzzers...
- Rutland Water Fishing Report: Rutland Water Fish week 2,620 (season 9,754) Returns 622 (2,223) Rod average 4.21 (4.38) An overall rod average of 4.21 was achieved last week in spite of the variable winds and an increased volume of water being pumped into the reservoir (which is now only mm from the top level). Steve Baines...
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Grafham Water Whopper Caught By David Hoppie:
David Hoppie the 2011 International top individual angler has landed Grafham's biggest rainbow so far this season, a magnificent 9lb 3oz rainbow. David caught the beauty fishing just out from the lodge on a buzzer pattern unique to Flash Attack Flies. David was fishing a midge tip when the monst... - Foremark Fishery Report W/E 29/4: Foremark fishing report week ending 29.04.2012 98 rods caught 652 trout, returning 479 fish for a rod average of 6.6 Continues heavy rain and strong winds, during the past week has pushed the trout into the shelter of the bays along carvers arm. The trout are now moving near to the shore- line...
- Draycote Water Fishery Report: Draycote report 29th April Is there any end to this unsettled weather? Lets hope so!! This week has again been unsettled, yet, we could say typical April weather! The water level has risen steadily each day, with the lake now at 66% full, and filling. The cold water being pumped in has had an...
- Pitsford Reservoir Fishery Report W/E : Pitsford Water Fish week 692 (season 3,745) Returns 182(845) Rod average 3.8(4.4) Despite the inclement weather plenty of fish have been caught for a 3.8 rod average. The prolonged rainfall has seen water levels rising steadily allowing access to many more areas of the reservoir. ...
- Grafham Water Fishery Report W/E 29/4: Fish week 678 (season 4,605) Returns 149 (998) Rod average 5.55 (4.61) Grafham Water is fishing well with an excellent rod average of 5.55. Both bank and boat anglers are enjoying good sport with black buzzers and red holographic diawl bachs on long leaders being the most productive method. &n...
- Rutland Water Fishing Report W/E 29/4: Rutland Water Fish week 1,163 (season5,315) Returns 269 (1,169) Rod average 4.32(4.54) Best fish of the week fell to local rod and season ticket holder Graham Pearson of Houghton on the Hill, weighing in at 6lb 11oz. Graham took the superb fish as the last fish of his 8 fish limit whilst fishi...
