Just a quick update to let you know I've just had some routine hernia surgery so I will be out of action until the new year. The podcast will be back on the river bank in January 2019. I wish you a very happy Christmas & New Year.

In this episode David stokes up the woodburner, settles back in a comfy chair and looks at 5 of his favorite fly fishing books.

In this episode, David is searching for Grayling using Sawyers Killer Bug. On a fishy looking morning, all the signs point to a good days fishing but things don't pan out as he expected!

In this episode David gets out early before the Summer sun gets too high in the sky. Using a variety of nymphs, David explores some lovely riffles and pools in search of Trout & Grayling.

In this episode, David gets to fish a "never fished before" woodland stream. So small that you can step across in places, will this little gem of a water hold any treasure?

In this episode David talks to the CEO of Atlantic Salmon Trust - Mark Bilsby. In a wide ranging discussion about Atlantic Salmon we hear about the work of the Trust to tag and track Salmon in the Moray Firth, helping to uncover the reasons behind declining stocks of this majestic fish.

In this episode David gets stuck in to some saltwater fly fishing at Filey Brigg on the Yorkshire Coast. Small Coalfish are the order of the day with the chance of Bass Mackeral, Pollock & Wrasse. Listen as he explores the rocky gulleys and kelp filled pools on the incoming tide.

In this episode David is chasing wild brown trout in gin clear water and glaring sun. Stealthy tactics and difficult casts are required on this beautiful tree lined stream. Will the net get wet in these challenging conditions?

In this episode David takes his new 9 weight out for a play and throws some big flies for reservoir rainbows.

In this episode David attempts to czech nymph his way up a cold, flooded river. Will he catch his last Grayling of the season or will he fall in?