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Fly fishing articles index.

Editions of the following fly fishing articles written by Alastair (Ally) Gowans were published in Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Magazine or in www.fishandfly.co.uk. Copyright is reserved. Alastair Gowans is a regular contributor on fly fishing and related matters to several magazines in the UK and abroad and is a leading fly fishing instructor based in Scotland.

Fly line choice An introduction into the design and choice of fly lines for salmon fishing, Spey lines, floating lines, sinking lines, custom built fly lines and interchangeable tip fly lines.
Choosing a fly rod A logical approach to choosing a fly rod for any type of trout or salmon fly fishing, length, AFTM ratings and purpose.
Spey line tests A series of tests to evaluate floating fly lines for spey casting with details of the Cortland Spey, Mastery Spey, Rio Accelerator, Windcutter and MidSpey, Lee Wulff Triangle Tapers and Evan's Arrowhead. Several pages.
Salmon flies This guide to selecting salmon flies from early spring, through summer and autumn discusses the relationship between the fish and temperatures and other factors that affect basic fly choice.
Spring salmon How to go about attempting to catch a springer from the first days of the seasons until May. Tube flies, sinking lines, sink tips and dressed flies are discussed.
First salmon Making the transition from trout to salmon fishing can be a long and difficult process, this piece tells you what you need to know and gives hints, tips and advice for those wanting to learn salmon fly fishing.
Summer salmon Summer is a popular time for salmon fishing due to the holiday periods, but it is not the easiest time for fly fishing unless you know what you are about. Time of day and the correct approach are essential for success.
Grilse fishing In many ways grilse are the torment of the salmon angler. Numerically they are the largest class of salmon but their habit of running far and fast make them a moving target that is difficult to hit. Find out how.
Autumn salmon Autumn can produce awesome salmon fly fishing when conditions are right, it can also be a frustrating time with winds, rain and leaves. The angler must be prepared to change fishing tactics.
Sea trout fishing Many anglers prefer to fish for sea trout than their larger brethren, the salmon. The thrill of a hefty fishing performing aerobatics in the darkness of the night has to be experienced to be believed,
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