New SWFF Column In Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Magazine

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:57 pm

Just read a new monthly swff column in this months Fly Fishing & Fly Tying magazine, written by some Scottish geezer.
Good to see one of the fly mags putting salt water fly fishing in the spotlight. About time too!!! winking

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:58 pm

For god's sake its always me me me!

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:03 pm

Lets give you a pseudonym then............. how about 'Zane Moby'.

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:16 am

Nice one Colin, and about time too! Will see if I can get hold of a copy.

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:27 am

Who stocks it? WH Smith? Asda?

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:58 am

Should be on the shelves of most newsagents but probably not Tesco/Asda.

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:32 pm

bet its on the top shelf devil

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:50 pm

Got hold of a copy, very good Colin, keep it up.

There certainly isn't enough Saltwater Fly Fishing featured in the mags which is a shame, personally I don't usually buy the Trout and Salmon mags for that reason, 3 quid plus is a lot for one article. ( not that I'm saying you're not worth it Colin ! the mag's fault's not yours winking

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Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 11:22 pm

i have been workin in glasgow for the last 9 months the only mags they have is about fly fishin lar ..................but the other thing is .....i have taken up a bit if fly fishing an is it the same tackle you use on the freshwater or is it differnt ../....

Regular Joined: Jul 26, 2009 Posts: 343 Location: Surrey

Bargie wrote:

i have been workin in glasgow for the last 9 months the only mags they have is about fly fishin lar ..................but the other thing is .....i have taken up a bit if fly fishing an is it the same tackle you use on the freshwater or is it differnt ../....

Generally heavier, 8 or 9 wt, and preferably corrosion-resistant reels. But you could use reservoir kit at a pinch.

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 7:33 pm

Bargie wrote:

i have been workin in glasgow for the last 9 months the only mags they have is about fly fishin lar ..................but the other thing is .....i have taken up a bit if fly fishing an is it the same tackle you use on the freshwater or is it differnt ../....

Fresh water tackle is fine for starting off, just give it a good rinse off under the tap soon as you get home.
90% of my fishing is done with a 7wt but a 6wt would be more than ample for the UK.
Good luck.

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:09 pm

The question is, will col want to associate with us mere mortals now he is a published author?
Read the article and subscribed to the mag for the next 12 months. Brilliant piece of writing imho. Glad it's not technical info stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed the gentle style and the way i was transported into the action ( or lack of it at the creek!!!). I believe as Colin hones his skills he has the potential to be a great contributor to FF&FT magazine. You can put the cheque in the post Col!

Mike

Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 8:09 pm

Thanks for the kind words Mike. What can I say. Just wish you had been my school teacher at report time happy

Member Joined: Jun 10, 2009 Posts: 91 Location: Winchester

Nice one Colin,
Got the mag today and really enjoyed your article. That fish looks an awful lot like the one (only one) I caught last year (you haven't been cutting and pasting have you?) laughing

Look forward to the next article. Rich

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:38 pm

Thanks Rich. If I remember correctly, your Mullet had a large gold spot on its cheek winking

Sad news about the oil slick affecting HillHead through to Warsash. Hope the wild life isn't affected too badly.