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OCTOBER 2010

Contents

6 Incy Wincy Spider

COVER STORY

Northern fly fishing expert Paul Richardson reveals why spider patterns are big hits with stillwater rainbows.

12 News We take a close look at all the fly fishing stories and reports that are hitting the headlines this month. 17 Highs & Lows Competition anglers Stewart and Martha Thomson unveil the different methods they use to find feeding fish… but which tactic is tops?

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22 PostBag This is where you can share your thoughts and opinions on all things fly fishing. Drop us a line and you could be lucky enough to win some great prizes.

24 Q&A If you have a question that needs answering, get in touch with our experts – they’ll do all that they can to help.

26 Signature Series Expert fly tyer Steve Thornton lifts the lid on another of his deadly patterns, the Spent Spinner. Learn how to tie your own and fish with it.

30 Catch Your First Salmon

COVER STORY

Casting and fishing instructor Glyn Freeman gives you all the information you’ll need to land your first salmon.

36 Shuttlecocks And Superglues Two regulars at Harelaw Trout Fishery in Scotland – Alex Wilkie and Dave Penny – show off a very effective way of catching free-rising trout.

42 Hold Tight!

COVER STORY

Bewl Water expert Bob Barden reveals the secret – using a Di7 sinking line and a team of buzzers – to locating reservoir trout in deep water.

48 Desert Island Flies Welsh fly fishing legend Hywel Morgan shows off his three favourite flies.