The tactic involves fishing weighted flies at close range and maintaining a tight connection between the rod tip and flies as they drift through a run. After a little tuition, James felt he was fishing with reasonable effectiveness, and on a trip to the River Frome, had managed a fish of 2lb 8oz, plus a few smaller ones, before walking back to his car.

On his way, he took a closer look at a pool where a fallen tree forced the river through a narrow gap, causing a rapid increase in pace and depth. Although the casting was a little awkward, he connected with a heavy fish on his second run through, which quickly surged downstream. Fortunately, James soon managed to net the grayling that’s a new personal best, and an extra-special one on fly fishing tactics.

Well done James!