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Welcome
MANY of us covet our old tackle, but modern
innovations can lead us to even greater enjoyment
of our sport. Improvements are subtle. We now
expect fly-lines with neat welded loops for smoother
connections as well as identification marks that reveal at a glance
casting weight, taper and density. Rods continue to develop
around "secret" combinations of high-tech resin and carbon-fibres,
becoming ever stronger and, as a consequence, lighter, while
reflecting trends in technique, such as long-leader nymphing and
the use of short (switch) double-handers for salmon and sea-trout.
Leak-proof waders have yet to be invented but sonic welding and
moving seams from high-wear areas appear to be leaps forward.
Affordable reels have never been better made. Many of us would
struggle to tell a cast reel from one that has been machined.
There remains much desirable country clothing, but the use of
advanced materials, borrowed from mountain and marine sports,
has introduced puffa-style tops, waterproof zips and tougher
luggage. Scandinavia exerts an influence over the look of our gear,
from bent-handle rods to brightly coloured boots and jackets.
The following pages introduce even more of this tempting
new tackle. Why not treat yourself ?
Andrew Flitcroft
Editor, Trout & Salmon
Russell Hill
Editor, Trout Fisherman
Fighting a salmon
on the River Beauly,
Highlands.
Contents
4 Airflo
New switch and stillwater rods
plus a superb range of luggage
Glasgow Angling Centre
6 With thousands of tackle
items under one roof, you're sure
to find what you're looking for
Sharpe's of Aberdeen
10 A choice of classic rods and
nets for discerning fishermen
12 Guideline
Introducing desirable rods,
fly-lines and Korkers wading boots
14 Sage
Sought-after rods made
with Konnetic Technology
16 Rio
Proven technical fly-lines
to match every fishing situation
18 Vision
This considered modern
tackle offers comfort, technical
precision and eye-catching design
21 Troutcatchers
Discover Snowbee clothing
on the Troutcatchers' website
Salmo Logic
22 A new name in tackle
offering an easily understood
approach to salmon fishing
24 Perilla
Luxury alpaca socks
25 Opticaid
Polarised wraparound
sunglasses with bi-focal
magnifying lenses
Fordham & Wakefield
27 Providers of premium
fly-lines and fluorocarbon
29 LTS
Are 3-S shooting heads the
ultimate salmon line?
Rod, flies and cork!
30The latest hooks, flies
and fly-fishing accessories plus a
lightweight rod and reel outfit
31 Optilabs
Stylish prescription and
polarised sunglasses
What Gear Guide 2015 3