Roach, tench, bream, perch, carp — coarse fishing offers the widest variety of sport of any angling discipline. If you’re coming to it fresh, or returning after years away, here’s where to begin. Coarse fishing is Britain’s most popular angling discipline and for good reason. It’s accessible, affordable, sociable and gives you the chance to […]
Coarse Fishing in Retirement: A Practical Guide for Beginners Read More »
After 35 years on the bank, I’ve seen anglers drift away from the sport and then find their way back. Here’s what to expect if you’re picking up a rod again, or for the very first time in your retirement years. By a Pleasure Angler of 35 Years · Beginner & Returning Angler Series There’s
Welcome Back to the Water – What’s Changed, What Hasn’t Read More »
Lessons from a Long Return to the Water There’s a certain honesty in returning to fly fishing after a long break. You don’t start from scratch, but you’re not quite where you think you are either. I stepped away from fly fishing for around 25 years due to work and life commitments. I came back
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A Fresh Cast for a New Chapter Retirement gives us the freedom to rediscover passions we once left behind or to try something entirely new. For many over 50, that journey leads to the water’s edge with a fly rod in hand. Fly fishing for beginners over 50 isn’t just about catching trout or grayling.
Fly Fishing After 50: 7 Reasons Retirees Love This Relaxing Hobby Read More »
A Hobby That Fits Retirement Perfectly Coarse fishing in retirement is one of the simplest, most relaxing ways to enjoy a day outdoors. Whether you’re beside a quiet pond or a well-stocked lake, this pastime combines fresh air, gentle activity, and the thrill of a steady tug on the line. In addition, it’s wonderfully flexible.
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