Gwent Angling Society Open Day 2023
Gwent Angling Society Open Day 2023 Following on from the success of last year’s Open Day event, we are excited to announce the launch of this year’s Gwent Angling Society Open Day. Last year’s event was a truly wonderful day for members …
Casting and Fishing Skills Clinics 2021
Our 2021 Casting and Fishing Skills Clinics will be starting once again next Monday 10th May, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at our water at Ty Mawr, Gilwern, near Abergavenny, and will take place every two weeks thereafter. Run by fully qualified …
5 Tips for Small Stream Fly Fishing Success
Fly fishing a small stream or brook can be a daunting prospect if you have never fished one before. It can be a difficult challenge at times, but by keeping things simple, you can catch lots of fish and really enjoy yourself! …
Covid-19 – Welsh Government Update – 12th April 2021
Dear Member, Following the recent announcements by the Welsh Government, we are pleased to see that, as of today (12th April), cross border travel is allowed, meaning anglers from England can visit Wales to fish, and vice versa. To review the full …
Feathers and their Uses
This article shows the different characteristics of feathers used in fly tying to create flies. The video essentially deals with cock/rooster and hen feathers which are either in cape or saddle forms. Watch the video below to learn more about one of the …
Covid-19 – Welsh Government Update – 26th March 2021
Dear Member, Following today’s announcement by the Welsh Government, we are pleased to see that the ‘stay local’ rule will be lifted from tomorrow, Saturday 27th March, and will allow those residing in Wales to travel anywhere to fish in Wales. However, …
The Clan Chieftain Muddler
The Clan Chieftain Muddler is a fly designed to be fished as a top dropper pattern when fishing lakes, Lochs or the Welsh Llyns for wild brown trout. It creates a disturbance either upon or just under the surface and attracts fish. The video …
The Garry Dog
This fly has been tied specifically to show some of the techniques that can be used to tie in the wing securely following the fly dressing video tutorials. Materials Hook – Ahrex double salmon size 8 Silk – Semperfli Nano Silk, white, …
Covid-19 – Welsh Government Update – 12th March 2021
Dear Member, Following today’s announcement by the Welsh Government, we are pleased to see that, after three months of Tier-4 lockdown measures here in Wales, restrictions have relaxed slightly. As of Saturday 13th March, Anglers residing in Wales will be allowed to …
River Usk Ty Mawr Beat – Fishing in Wales VIDEO
In this video for Fishing in Wales, Andy Ford of BT Sport’s ‘On The Bank’ show visits our stunning Ty Mawr beat on the river Usk in search of quality wild trout, along with Gwent AS members Ceri Thomas and Tim Hughes. …
