Astove Atoll, Seychelles February 2018
How many fly-fishing spots do you know that have become mythical or legendary in the past decade? Rivers like the Ponoi in Russia have risen to greatness in the modern era but over the past…
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The Tigers of Tanzania
Before we get into the details, warning: strap up your fingers for this adventure – stripping gloves do not cut it. Bring a roll of tape – the type that sticks to itself not to…
What about Greenland?
Would Greenland be an excuse to go fishing or would fishing for arctic char be an excuse to go to Greenland? Either is possible and both are excellent excuses. I went to Greenland this summer…
The Joy of Aaroy – 18th to 22nd June 2017
‘Such armaments were often found wanting on the Aaroy steeplechase, like the parade of defeated anglers that had fished its Platforms of Despair. The outbuildings behind the fishing house concealed an elephant’s graveyard of smashed…
Blackcock Lek 2017
The reason I cannot reveal where this lek was is not to deter all those enthusiastic to see a lek but sadly those who would seek to damage what has been years of sustained hard…
Providence Atoll, Seychelles, 4th to 11th April 2017
Let’s get some details straight before we start this adventure. We were a party of three, all paying our way. This was a business trip for me but there was no obligation to be complimentary…
Ten things you need to know about the Ryabaga Camp on the Ponoi
The Journey – Most important to note is that you need to be in Helsinki on the Friday night before going to Russia the next day. Occasionally, because the days of the week are Saturday…
ION Beats of Lake Thingvallavatn 2016
This was my third year visiting these now famous pieces of water. You can read about my first time here and my second time here with an in-depth explanation of the lake, the fish…
Fieldsports Photographer of the Year 2016
Once again I was honoured to be asked to be a judge for the 2016 Fieldsports Photographer of the Year Competition. The competition goes from strength to strength each year and I just hope that…
Taking Guns to Argentina
Buying guns has become a very difficult process in Argentina. The cost of a basic Beretta or semi-auto is from $3,000 to $5,000 per gun plus a year to eighteen months of paperwork. Shooting operators…