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As the year turns to Spring many anglers will be dusting down their big rods , checking those heavy sinking lines and tying up large tube flies for the start of the river Salmon season and the quest for that elusive springer , fresh and shining from the sea . For a smaller band of anglers however the beginning of the Salmon season is the signal that the search is on , not in the rivers but in the wild loughs of the west and an altogether different challenge compared to the river fisher . Ma

At it's most basic level fly fishing can be incredibly simple. Kitted out with fly rod, reel, fly line and killer fly attached to the business end, we are well equipped to go fishing and catch fish . Attractive as this simple approach may seem, these days however there are 1001 gizmos, gadgets , lotions and potions designed to make our life easier, improve our effectiveness and ultimately help us to catch more fish. Here we've listed a few of the most useful and popular accessory items for

Let's face it, we all do it ... bundle our wet, dirty waders into the car boot, forget about them until the next time we go fishing and are then shocked and disappointed that they've sprung a leak long before we thought they should. Following our wader maintenance guide will improve the lifespan of your waders, keeping you clean , dry and leak free for longer.Condensation - the enemy within But I thought they were supposed to be breathable I hear you say. Well they are, but some condensat