CONTENTS

6 Size Really Does Matter Have you ever approached a small water in winter using minute patterns instead of the usual large lures? Ben Bangham says a small-fly approach can be by far the best option.

12 Rutland Water, Last Year And This Year

COVER STORY

Cliff Waters reflects on the reservoir’s past. Was 2011 as tough as it seemed? We also look forward to opening day in 2012. 18 News TFF takes a look at all the relevant news and reports affecting the UK’s flyfishers.

22 Wild At Heart

COVER STORY

Paul Gaskell highlights the areas to look for when targeting large brown trout from UK rivers.

28 PostBag The letters pages are where everyone can have their say, whether it be good, bad or indifferent. Get a letter printed and you’ll win a great prize! 30 Stopwatch Challenge With a storm blowing in towards Drumbowie Reservoir, reducing fishing time dramatically, can young Calum Hardie succeed in the challenge?

36 Q&A Get in touch with our panel of experts – if you need a question answered they’ll do all that they can to help.

39 The Alder Alternative

COVER STORY

Nymphs can be very effective in spring, but normally buzzers rule the roost. However, Andy Taylor has an even better alternative, the highly effective Alder.

44 Wings Of Desire How did a teenage art student help Joseph Ludkin design a unique range of insect wings, which created a global demand for his Reel Wings Product?

04 TOTAL FLYFISHER