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Skellerup – By George, what a welly!
With their Scandinavian heritage and New Zealand roots, you know you are off to a winning start with Skellerup boots.
This innovative company was b...

The latest fishing clothing & accessories from Snowbee
Snowbee has pulled out all the stops this year with numerous relaunch products that include award winning technical fishing clothing, warm, comfort...

Every Day Carry - Knives, Multi-tools and the Law
Anyone involved in country sports, farming, climbing, sailing or fishing will, at times, have the need of a sharp knife. And although UK laws have ...

A toolbox in your pocket - life with a Leatherman
The temptation to upgrade my long lost boyhood Swiss army knife has become too great… it’s time for a Leatherman Multi-tool
There’s not a day go...

Fishing on the Spey - May 2018
With the promise of warm fine weather from the local forecasters, packing for a week’s fishing on the Spey demanded some attention.
The ever-changi...

Summer on the river with Ian Farr
We catch up with our expert, Ian Farr, who is Head Ghillie at Bemersyde Estate on the River Tweed. Although it has been a quiet season so far, it’s...

How to Catch a Spring Salmon
For fly fishers, the arrival of spring means that it’s time to get back on the river. After a long winter, many anglers are keen to ensure that the...

What does a Ghillie want for Christmas?
When someone spends the majority of their time outdoors, it can be tricky to find a practical Christmas gift. Ian, our fishing expert, shares what’...

About Bemersyde Fishing Beat
We chat to Ian Farr, head ghillie on the Bemersyde fishing beat, about what makes this particular beat so unique as well as being incredibly popula...

Expert advice for fishing beginners from Ian Farr
Ian Farr, head ghillie at Bemersyde and ArdMoor’s fishing expert, shares his advice for those who are new to fishing or would like to take up the s...

Caring for your fly reel
A quality fly fishing reel plays a huge part in successfully playing and landing fish – especially the powerful ones! To be able to rely on the per...

Choosing the sole on your wading boots
A quality pair of wading boots are an essential for anglers who want to be able to fish in all conditions, including slimy, rocky surfaces or in sn...

How to care for your fishing waders
If you have invested in a quality pair of fishing waders, a small amount of maintenance will keep them looking (and smelling!) as good as new for y...

Beginners guide to fly fishing
If you are a fly fishing novice, but still want to have a successful day of fishing, then follow our tips and recommendations for the best places t...

How to Safely Release a Salmon
This year, the beginning of the salmon season was marked by the opening of the River Tay on 15th January.
This heralded the ASFB’s new spring salmo...

Why should I wear a wading belt?
Wading belts serve two purposes – safety and comfort.
In terms of safety, falling in while wading is never an attractive prospect, especially in fa...