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Stillwater Fly Fishing

November 2002: When fishing Northampton-style, or on the rudder, the boat is set-up so that it is propelled bow-first by the wind, as opposed to drifting sideways as in the traditional loch style. Done well by a skillful angler, it is a very effective way of catching big, deep-holding fish. More...

November 2001: In the first of two articles on starting fishing from a boat, Henry Lowe writes about the basic loch style using a floating line and offers plenty of good advice on how to manage a boat on the water for the novice boat angler including how to fish safely and not upset other anglers and users of lakes and reservoirs. More...

August 2000: In his second article on buzzers, Terry Lawton gives some hints to help in selecting suitable patterns and colours of artifical and how to fish them. Buzzers - Part Two

Terry Lawton writes about probably the most important family of flies for trout and the stillwater angler, and how to fish for trout feeding on them. Buzzers

March 2000: Having found what you hope will be a good place to start, don't rush in and start casting. Stand quietly, back from the water's edge, and look to see if you can see a fish perhaps rising or in the water. If there is no sign of a fish, check the wind direction. If it is winter, pick a spot where the wind is on your back. In summer fish so that the wind is blowing into you face. Terry Lawton on Successful Stillwater Fly Fishing

May 1999: All in all it wasn't a bad day, and I will be back at Blackton before the season is over, as will many others, both locals and visitors, who appear to find this the best of the Teesdale waters. More on the Teesdale area from Paul Kane

April 1999: For anyone who has not fished in the Teesdale area of County Durham before, Hury Reservoir in Baldersdale, is an excellent starting point for getting to know the Teesdale still waters. More on the Teesdale area from Paul Kane

March 1999: Teesdales Big Three - North of England trout fishing at its best An introduction to the area by Paul Kane