As with most things concerning fishing, the prerequisite for success is more often than not dependant on the weather.

Belinda and I have just returned from Namibia, where we had terrific fun – a most enjoyable holiday, although, as far as I’m concerned, too short – not enough time spent fishing!

In part 1 I discussed some of the flies, rods, reels and lines we need to use in trying to catch pike. In part 2 I am going to look at leaders, accessories and pike location in rivers.

Snapper hunting with a fly-rod

I cast some fifty foot of long line across and downstream.

Looking for some exciting fishing in the next few weeks? Haven't got a lot of time? Then why not try stalking a few a carp? Your chances of finding the fish right in the margins are high right around now.

I have been on Chew many times over the past couple of weeks and more than ever before I have noticed the effect of the wind on the feeding patterns of trout.

Since arriving back home from my Bahamas trip it's been a mixture of work and pleasure.

Enthused by a wonderful couple of days in March at Kiwayu, of the coast of North Kenya, when we had had fine sport taking Koli-Koli (aka Golden Trevally) on the fly, as they in their turn preyed upon the shoals of sardines, I dared to suggest to Belinda that we once again ventured down to the coast over Easter. While the opportunity to fish was not likely to win her assent to this holiday choice, the relaxed atmosphere, excellent food, white beaches, stunning snorkelling and the possibility to dive did the trick.