a recap on a year's fly fishing pursuits by Nathaniel James
David Attenborough cares about Salmon, shouldn’t you?
I've been pretty infatuated with Salmon from the moment I first read about the amazing lifecycle, history and journeys of these extrordinary fish. This has only increased since beginning fishing for them a few seasons ago on a lifelong learning mission about these fish. After getting a couple under my belt and putting friends on... Continue Reading →
Food for thought, have I missed out not Fly Fishing for Bass sooner?
An interesting session and growing passion for fly fishing leaves Nathaniel questioning why is he not salt water fly fishing for Bass?
Surfing Round-up from 2018
A summary of Nathaniel's surfing in 2019, including a trip to France, contest podium finishes and wins.
REVIEWED: YETI Rambler 20oz Tumbler
Right well this is slightly different to the rods and gear I'm used to writing about but as I've got older, busier and I'd like to think...more sophisticated one of the little pleasures I've grown to appreciate more and more is a cup of hot coffee! One thing I've always hated though is a flask...they're an... Continue Reading →
This Spring’s Fly Fishing
This spring I've been putting a lot of time and focus into my fly fishing focusing on catching brown trout on my local Welsh rivers and streams. I started my efforts a week after the opening of the Welsh trout season (3rd march) to be greeted by a fairly high river that was toe-numbingly cold... Continue Reading →
How to fish effectively at night for results
Fishing at night, in my opinion, is about stealth. Simple. Be that bait, lure or fly, if you want the best results the fish can't know you're there. This applies not only to Bass fishing but all fishing at night in my experience. Starting from the second you arrive at your chosen location, ask yourself,... Continue Reading →
REVIEWED: Patagonia Stormfront 10L Hip Pack
Nathaniel's thoughts and review on the Patagonia Stormfront 10L Hip Pack
My go-to Bass Lures (part 3)
It's been great seeing the engagement and views from this series and hope I can continue with this, but as promised here comes part 3, where this week we look at my top surface lures. If you missed out on the previous articles here is part one and two. Surface Lures Fishing for Bass with... Continue Reading →
My go-to Bass Lures (part 2)
Following on from last weeks post (here if you missed it) comes part 2, this week I would like to share with you the soft plastic lures that have become my go-to and that I trust to the point that they come out with me every trip throughout the Bass season... Weightless Soft Plastic Lures... Continue Reading →