Eat the rainbow
Growing your own rainbow trout is kinder and more cost-effective, as Andy Ford discovers at Scotland's beautiful Lake of Menteith
Andy Ford
TV journalist, broadcaster and England international fly fisherman. Lucky enough to make programmes and write about my love of angling and the countryside.
The glory of a golden summer
The long hot summer has been bad news for the countryside, but Andy Ford has found solace in fly fishing for rudd
I caught a fish from Saddam Hussein's private lake
“I stepped on a bomb which took both my legs and left me in a bit of a pickle.”
Every 'Dog' Has Its Day
It's opening day of the trout fishing season at Clywedog Reservoir in mid-Wales. It's a day for epic scenery - but even more epic weather as Andy Ford and Rob Hughes head out with fly rods in hand
Weather, cheese, bread and beer. Salisbury's Water Meadow Secrets
From record-breaking rains to a cheesey comeback,. This is the uplifting tale of water meadows, people, and food culture that have weathered every storm.
A doggy tale – how joining a new shoot put the wag back in my world.
My heartfelt journey with two extraordinary spaniels explores grief, loyalty, and that unbreakable bond—all with stories that will make dog lovers smile, laugh, and maybe even cry.
River Wye’s Real Story: Beyond Chicken Farms and Lawsuits
They say it's a dead river - but is the River Wye really finished thanks to pollution from chicken farms? And could a multi-million pound lawsuit derail the campaign to save the river as anglers show all may not quite as bad as it seems!
Are Fishing Competitions the Key to Tuna Conservation?
Is competition in fieldsports and fishing healthy for conservation? Or are these two worlds in total opposition to each other? The recent UK Bluefin Tuna Championship has been pilloried by the anti-brigade. But are they totally missing the point?
Why Angling Is Saving Kids Failed by Education
Many young people are failing in our 'one size fits all' state school system. Kids with special educational needs don't fit into it either. Is teaching them to fish the answer? 'Angling Mentors' is an initiative offering a potential solution.
Burning fishing huts - rural terrorism hits The River Test
He's battled the water companies to keep our rivers clean. Are they hitting back by burning down fishing huts? Or are vandals responsible? Donny Donovan is Hampshire's own river warrior and he refuses to back down after a series of arson attacks.
Fly Fishing Revolution: How Could Carp Save our Sport?
While some areas of angling are growing, fly fishing is declining. Why? Because there are simply too many barriers to entry. I’ve got a revolutionary solution that’s bound to upset everyone… but here goes!
The true custodian – a river keeper’s story.
There's a battle being fought on our rivers by those who truly care about them - and those whose only mission seems to be to line their own pockets. In the middle of it are people like river keeper Donny Donovan, a new social media phenomenon.