Looking back on 2023

 2023 was another good year out on the water, catching plenty of fish on my home waters and further afield.  I once again attended various shows providing single and double handed demonstrations, it’s always a great buzz helping out those anglers who either have just started the sport or need their casting tweaked.  It is no surprise and I have noticed that after many years of providing casting tuition that the “casting” part of the sport is overlooked by many. They buy the latest rods, tie the right flies and yet still struggle to target that elusive brown or can’t cover a salmon pool efficiently. Anyway I’ll keep banging away at that casting drum, hopefully getting through to the fly anglers that in my opinion Casting is the most important cog in the system. If you want to learn more then check out Phil Ratcliffe Fly Fishing.

Here’s a few pictures of the year, enjoy !

All the best for 2024

Bosnia - October 2023

 

8TH OCTOBER – 15TH OCTOBER 2023

The Bosnian rivers are alive with grayling, brown & rainbow trout that throughout the summer months feed freely on the surface on the many upwing insects that hatch on the rivers. Rivers such as the Pliva, Ribnik and Sanica offer crystal clear chalkstream-like water where the fish are easily seen although they can scrutinise each fly offered to them. These are exciting dry fly waters where you can target fish for long periods of time whilst trying the beautifully made local fly patterns.

In September and October these rivers can be experience clouds of blue winged olives, these great hatches can bring even the biggest trout and grayling to feed on the surface.

Once again this Autumn we have a group of anglers returning to these wonderful rivers in search of large brown trout and grayling on tiny dry flies.

TRIP ITINERARY: 

Sunday 8th October: Arrive in Zagreb and transfer to Pliva accommodation Lodge. 

Monday 9th July & Tuesday 10th October: Two full days fishing the Pliva River for trout and grayling.

Wednesday 11th October: Transfer to Ribnik River, Fish full day and overnight at Ribnik accommodation.

Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th October: Three full days fishing the Ribnik River for trout and grayling.

Sunday 15th October: Transfer to Zagreb and depart.

View Alex Jardine’s previous trip report HERE and Phil Ratcliffe’s Bosnia experience HERE.

For more information and an itinerary please contact Alex Jardine or call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.

TRAVEL EXPENSES

£1,140 per person
Accommodation is on a shared room basis with one guide between four anglers.
The cost does not include international flights, drinks and gratuities.

BOOKING INFORMATION

Location: Bosnia Fly Fishing

Freshwater: River and Stream, Single Handed Rod Fishing

Species: Brown Trout, Grayling, Rainbow Trout

Capacity: 8 per weekly 

Season: May to October

If you would like more information email Alex Jardine or call +44 (0)1980 847389.

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2022 Another Good Piscatorial Year

 2022 was another good year on the rivers and various shows giving casting demonstrations. A few pics to review the year. Here’s to 2023.

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