I fly fish

I have been fly fishing since being introduced to the sport in 1992 by Ronnie Christie who remains a good friend to this day.  I, like many anglers who start to fly fish, learned on small still waters. I had never done any other type of fishing so was a blank canvas so to speak.
Having learned to cast a line, I was taken to Sweethope in Nothumberland to learn how to fish from a boat. After that I had my first trip to Rutland Water, where I am still a regular visitor. I have fished in the English Loch Style team three times and attended the National final on seven occasions. I still fish for the Soldier Palmers when selected and enjoy the banter of team fishing.
Graham Lumsdon got me into river fishing and although I am still learning, it gives me great enjoyment. I have had the pleasure of watching some of the finest anglers in England fish at the National Final on the river Tees, an education indeed.  
The photography is a new passion and I enjoy it immensely, the two seem to go hand in hand. I have visited Slovenia and the Czech Republic in order to improve my skills on the river. Some of the scenery I have encountered is breath taking. I am looking forward to exploring the rivers of the South of France in 2012.