It has always been important for me, since I’ve turned fishing into a lifelong career, to have what I call a ‘hobby fish’ and one of them is pike (Esox Lucius). My hobby fish are species that I don’t guide, but it’s mainly because I like to separate certain fishing Read more…
With wild Atlantic salmon numbers continuing to fall and salmon farms attracting more bad press than sea lice, Jane Pruden talks to fly fishing instructor and industry ambassador, Marina Gibson about sustainability, trout and some surprisingly positive developments within the fish farming industry. WORDS BY JANE PRUDEN Nutritionists keep telling Read more…
I’m lucky that I share the same passion as my mother. Some would say I have even followed in her footsteps as she has been fly fishing since her early 20s and tickling trout, gudgeon and bullheads since she was a wee nipper. Ever since my mother first picked up Read more…
1. Accuracy practice (preferably outdoors to avoid breakages!): Place the targets in a range of distances and positions (straight ahead, left & right). If you don’t have outside space don’t worry I have some exercises coming up for you (see 2). Make sure that at least one foot is pointing Read more…
Stockbridge is home away from home. I find myself there every summer during the warmer months and have built fond memories over the last five years fishing beautiful gin clear chalk streams. My four-legged companion Sedge and I made our way down to the Test Valley to meet up with Read more…
Some people prefer to lounge on the sofa, whilst others might go for a run. My release is fishing. Here’s why I devote so much of my time to fishing…
Sarah Roberts (Eco-journalist & Naturalist) & Marina Gibson (Professional Angler) discuss the potential impact of plastic pollution on the Lake District.
The inaugural London Fly Fishing Fair. Fieldsports Magazine interview with Marina Gibson.
For the third year running rods headed to St Mawes in Cornwall to compete in the Kilchoman UK Saltwater Fly Fishing Festival for The Field Cup – and the chance to cast for a new range of species.
The River Dee Trust has worked tirelessly to restore its beats following decimation; a year after Storm Frank, it was open for business once more. Marina Gibson goes to visit.
