CONTENTS

06 Under The Rod Tip

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You don’t have to cast to the horizon to catch stillwater trout. Paul Richardson tells us to target the margins.

12 News TFF takes a closer look at all the relevant stories, news and reports affecting the UK’s fly fishers.

NEW SERIES 16 North Of The Border We take a closer look at the Scottish fisheries that have shaped new fly fishing methods and flies.

20 PostBag If you want to share your ideas, opinions or any grievances then drop us a line – you could be lucky enough to win some great prizes from Turrall.

22 Hawthorn Havoc! In this month’s Match The Hatch, John Pearson and six-times English National Rivers Champion John Tyzack tell us why we need to make the most of the humble hawthorn fly.

28 Post-Modern Buzzers Martin Smith shows off the fantastic new Buzzers he’s been tying for the season ahead – in a word, stunning!

32 Q&A If you have a fly fishing conundrum that needs solving, get in touch with our illustrious panel of experts and they’ll help you iron out any problems.

NEW SERIES 35 The Academy

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How to clean your fly line, tie the Overcoat fly and locate early season trout, and why lures should be your first line of attack this month.

48 Imitation Versus Exaggeration Howard Croston looks at how imitative flies and modern, exaggerated patterns can both have a place in your day on the water.

NEW SERIES 54 The CAM Emerger

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World-famous fly tyer Steve Thornton unveils his new CAM Emerger and shows how to go about making your own.

60 The Odd One Out

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A mayfly hatch can be so prolific it’s often hard to pinpoint your own offering. Steve Cullen reveals a pattern that you – and the trout – can’t fail to notice.

66 Fly-Tying Masters II There have been some wonderful flies sent in to us this month, yet again, but which tyings made the top three?

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