Fly Fishing Podcast - Searching For The First Trout

The mayfly season should be at its absolute peak... but the river has other ideas. With difficult conditions, inconsistent hatches and trout refusing to play by the rules, most anglers would tie on a nymph and get on with catching fish. Not this time. In this completely unscripted challenge, David commits to fishing a dry mayfly from start to finish, refusing to switch tactics no matter how tough the conditions become. Will confidence and perseverance be rewarded, or will the river prove that sometimes you simply have to adapt?

After a long winter off, David's back on the river. The sun's out, but the water's still cold and the fish aren't giving much away. In this episode, he's out searching for his first trout of the season. Covering water, keeping it simple, and making the most of being back out there. No fuss. Just early season fishing, cold water, and the chance of a wild trout.

In this episode David ventures back on to the river as the trout season draws to a close. After a recent big lift of water, conditions looked prime. Torn between taking the dry outfit or the nymphing gear, he opts for the Euro nymphing setup – but will it pay off? David shares how he approached the freshened flows, reading the water, and why staying in touch with the flies is the key to feeling those subtle end-of-season takes from trout and grayling.

In this episode David is saltwater fly fishing in Anglesey. It's an overcast day and the water is clear, perfect for exploring the rocky coastline with a fly rod. Bass are prowling the surf, pollack are lying deep in the kelp beds, and shoals of mackerel could turn up at any moment. Join David as he talks through fly choice, presentation, and the excitement of hooking powerful saltwater fish on light tackle. It's about the fishing, the coastal wildlife, and the feeling of standing in the tide with the chance of a wild fish gracing the line!

It's early summer, and the river's carrying just a hint of colour. David's out working the fast water with a streamer - hoping for some heart-stopping takes… and maybe a surprise species or two. Grab your headphones and come along for the ride!

This year's Mayfly hatch is ahead of schedule, and David hits the river just as it begins. A few trout are showing—but will they fully commit to the dry, or just swirl beneath it?

On a spring day that feels more like summer, David ventures into the faster water to find some feeding fish. The duo seems to be the perfect method for the day, but will the fish agree?

The river has been high, and with some snow melt cooling the water (and toes), David ventures out for a final session on the Euro Nymph. It's a new year with new gear, but will the fish oblige?

It's early Autumn and with a falling river just losing its colour, conditions look promising! It's time for a little nymph fishing after a season on the dries but will the Grayling play ball?

It's a glourious summer's day with the wildflowers blooming in the meadows. Summer fishing can be tricky so will a stealthy approach and some small summer dries do the business?