The Zen of fly fishing

There is a Chinese proverb that says, “Days spent fishing don’t count against your lifespan.“ With fishing now amongst the most popular sports in the UK, this seems to be a view held by increasing numbers of people.
 

In addition to the health benefits of the physical exercise involved, the sport can also be very relaxing.

Being close to water and complete concentration on a single, simple task can mean your worries vanish for hours on end.

Some people are such fans, they believe fly-fishing should be available on prescription!

Fly-fishing became widely popular during the Victorian era, when trout were exported around the world so that the gentlemen of the British Empire could spend their days fishing.

Nowadays, this hobby is no longer the preserve of middle-aged men, with increasing numbers of women and younger people taking up the sport.

You can get information about fishing and buying a fishing licence from the Environment Agency.

For tuition, you can contact the Association of Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors, who run courses throughout the country.

And of course, you can always rely on other anglers to offer you their own top tips on how to improve your technique!