April 10th, 2013

Reading Show News #3: Learn All About Tenkara

by LeeB

 

Tenkara Centre UKTenkara is a traditional way of fly fishing in Japan, normally using 11ft to 15ft rods but without a fly line or reel. The rods are telescopic & collapse to about 20 inches making them extremely portable.  A “leader” is attached directly to the rod tip and can be made up of straight through nylon or a furled leader, with a tippet.  Leaders are normally about the length of the rod. Read more »

April 5th, 2013

Reading Show News #2: Meet the Guys from Simms Europe

by LeeB

 

Meet Simms Europe at the Sportfish Reading ShowSimms are market leaders in technical fishing clothing and offer an outstanding range of waders, boots, outerwear, base layers, shirts, hats, luggage and fly fishing accessories. Simms are the only company licensed to use market leading GORE-TEX® fabrics in their fishing product range. 2013 will see them return to showcase their latest ranges. Read more »

March 28th, 2013

Catch a Trout! Top Tips & Video Tutorial with Jonathan Tomlinson

by JonathanT

 

Easter Trout Fly Fishing TipsA cold start to spring has changed the fishing routine for the Easter holiday – but don’t worry the fish are still there and feeding hard! Check out our latest video in this post and see how trout expert Jonathan Tomlinson tackles a short session on Haywards Farm Lake – right next to our Reading store – armed with his trusty Sage ONE fly rod. Read more »

March 25th, 2013

Reading Show News #1: Who will be here from Aardvark Mcleod?

by AllanS

 

Aardvark McLeodFishing travel specialist Aardvark McLeod will be available in the marquee throughout the weekend to answer all your travel questions and to help you arrange your next fishing adventure. The team will also be giving a couple of presentations with the theme of fishing travel. Be sure to pop by their stand and say hello – here is some information on the AM team and their specialist areas of knowledge. Read more »

March 15th, 2013

Reisa 20/40 Pound Club – Sportfish Quiz

by LeeB

 

Reisa Salmon ClubThe Reisa 20/40 Pound Club would like to thank everyone who has shown an interest in our fishing to date, including those who have booked both for 2013 and 2014 and to the thousands who have looked at our new website and videos. Read more »

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