I run Aardvark McLeod International Fly Fishing Specialists, covering everything from destination saltwater and freshwater fly fishing to days on the chalkstreams. I have cast my fly across the…
Saltwater fly fishing offers an adrenaline-filled challenge, from stalking bonefish in skinny water to battling powerful giants like GTs and tarpon. The visual thrill, species variety, and sheer power of saltwater fish make every cast unpredictable.
Modern rod technology has moved on dramatically from yesteryear and in utilising that for different species and environments, I discuss how that can make me odd.
Relatively new to the target species of fly fishermen is the bumphead parrotfish, a large behemoth of a fish inhabiting the salt flats that bites through coral and is one of the largest species you will see tail on a fly.
In this article I examine a dilemma posed to me as to which is more exciting to pursue on a fly rod: Atlantic salmon or the mighty tarpon. Its not an easy one to answer as there is far more to it than a comparison.
Size does matter, but not in the way you think.
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The Indian Ocean bonefish is a different species to that of its Carribean cousins. I attempt to look at the differences and examine what makes bonefishing so exciting.
The triggerfish is the Jack Russell of the flats and represents a wonderfully frustrating challenge to the saltwater fly fisherman. Find out how you target them and why I am so obsessed with chasing them.
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As a fishing agent, I'm often asked what the difference is between a ghillie and a fishing guide. While the two roles are similar, there are important differences.
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When June weedcut is done and peace returns to the chalkstreams the trout become fickle and the fishing is engrossing
For a fly fisherman there can be few species more challenging to hunt that giant trevally on the fly. In this article I outline why these fish and their environment has me bordering on the obsession.
It is vital that we share our passion with the next generation, not only to allow them to understand us better, but also to become the stewards of the future.
Some species of fish are more honest than others, but why is it that it is the downright devious ones are those that most captivate us?