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Is Fly Fishing Relaxing?

Is Fly Fishing Relaxing?

  • Posted on: January 28, 2020 January 28, 2020
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly Fishing

There are several ways to look at fly fishing as a leisure sport. The purpose and reward or lack thereof really comes down to the individual. It is one of the most challenging and artful styles of fishing to master.[...] Read More » “Is Fly Fishing Relaxing?”

Fly-Fishing and the Brain

Fly-Fishing and the Brain

  • Posted on: January 12, 2020 September 29, 2023
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly Fishing
  • Tags: fly fishing

Neuroscientists show what we’ve known all along – that fly fishing is good for you! With its meditative-like repetitive motion fly–fishing is a “beautiful way” of evoking the relaxation response.[...] Read More » “Fly-Fishing and the Brain”

Leader Eater

Leader Eater

  • Posted on: April 1, 2019 March 23, 2019
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly Fishing, Tackle Tips
  • Tags: fly fishing tackle, leaders, tapered leaders, tippet

A common mistake that many anglers make when using tapered leaders is tying the fly directly to the leader. Every time you change your fly, your tapered leader gets a little bit shorter… and thicker.[...] Read More » “Leader Eater”

Greg French: reflections from the natural world

Greg French: reflections from the natural world

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  • Posted on: August 18, 2018 March 23, 2019
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly Fishing
  • Tags: fly fishing

“Life Matters” – ABC Radio National, Monday 13 August 2018

What can spending time in nature in search of wild trout teach us about ourselves, our mates and our relationship with the environment?[...] Read More » “Greg French: reflections from the natural world”

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Rodney at the Swansea Salmon Classic, August

Rodney at the Swansea Salmon Classic, August

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