The fight to save Europe’s last wild rivers on the Balkans has only started. Now the “Save the Blue Heart of Europe” campaign can celebrate a first important step.
Denver Bamboo Rods
When I think of Bamboo rods I think of Denver, Colorado. I fly fish the northwest United States. Big rivers and windy lakes.
Fly Fishing in your mind – “The Longest Silence”
In a world of fly fishing dominated by flashy pictures, a book like Thomas McGuane’s classic “The Longest Silence” offers a chance to experience fly fishing in a different way.
Historic Deal for North Atlantic Salmon
A few months ago we reported on the Salmon Summit in Reykjavik. Now the NASF (North Atlantic Salmon Fund) struck a historic deal to save the North Atlantic salmon.
Pursuing predators on a classic pike fly
Fly fishing for predators like pike, perch or pike-perch has become increasingly popular. Rainer Ballin has been there from the beginning and shares his favourite pike fly.
The Blue Heart of Europe – Podcast “For The Wild”
Across the world wild river systems are at stake because of dam or mining projects. Tune into the “For the Wild” podcast featuring Ulrich Eichelmann from River Watch on taking action.
A Convertible Fishing House in Hampshire
A classic English chalk stream feeds the lake of this modern wooden fishing house by Niall McLaughlin Architects.
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Saving Europe’s last wild rivers
When you think of wild places left on this planet you would probably name regions like Siberia, Alaska, New Zealand or Tasmania. Very few would probably think of Europe. >>
The Lord of the Salmon Flies
Ken Middlemist is the last remaining fly dresser to be educated at the famous Hardy factory in Alnwick, England. He keeps tying flies, especially salmon flies until this day.
Fly Fishing New Zealand on a Budget
Trips into the backcountry give you the opportunity to turn months of planning and weeks of deprivation into some of the most outstanding moments you will ever experience.
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‘Cause I love that dirty water – Fly Fishing Boston Harbor
Things are quiet in Boston at 3:00 AM. It’s a half-hour after the bars closed so the drunken madness is literally in my rearview mirror.