Arrow Angling

Arrow Angling, as you may know, went on the back burner for a while this year following our relocation to the other side of the country. Shortly after the move, my family and I were subject to a string of challenges that have been hard to deal with....but we're getting there. Time is a luxury we haven't been blessed with, with three young children and both me and my partner working full time to make ends meet. Today, I finally found the few hours I so desperately needed to get my first rod building attempt completed....and boy I'm chuffed! It's not perfect...in fact...the keen eyed rod builders out there would likely have a field day on it, but it's the first attempt. It has to be said, I was quite naïve going into the rod building game, thinking that I could knock em up and ship em out at a rate at which since, I have realised is far from achievable. That said, the next will no doubt take a lot less time as the skills slowly come.

Please, feel free to criticise as you see fit. I will take it and improve on the next.

Tight lines all!

Marc

We should all feel privileged to spend the time we do in places like this and treat them with the respect they deserve. It was a slow day today on the Lugg in Herefordshire. Very little fly life and just two rises from one fish all day (unfortunately not to my fly!). The blue/green tinge to the water following recent rain is becoming an all to common occurrence. We happened to bump into one of 300 citizen scientists at around lunchtime, testing the water. Phosphate levels way way over what they should be. I can't help but feel our rivers are dying in front of our eyes.

I have fished this beautiful little beat numerous times over the years and witnessed the decline first hand. Gone are the days of swarms of fly life, numerous rising fish and clear water. It's been a sad day of realisation of how truly catastrophic the situation is. Call me dramatic, but I'd love to be proven wrong.

The first and hopefully, one of many affordable UK made fly rods. Will be featuring a matt olive finish 7ft 3/4 24T carbon blank, black snake guides, black whippings, AAA cork handle and a lightweight reel seat. Made to order right here in rural Norfolk and will be retailed at £199.99, which will also allow for any customisation via our website at www.arrowangling.co.uk.

If you would like to register your interest for your own custom made rod, please drop us a message.

.cowie1984

The construction of the new Arrow Fly Rods workshop is well under way. Soon to become the place where our excellent value, customisable, high quality, UK made fly rods start their life. We were hoping to start making these available in the next week or two, but there have been a few delays thanks to our house move. Now aiming for 5th April.

Fishless, cold and breezy day on the Wye last weekend after the grayling. That said, it was good to be out, as always. Sometimes, those of us who aren't as skilled as others have to make of it what we can...and that is, a day with no work, no kids, and no pressure...just me...and some sheep. Some very friendly (or hungry) sheep at that. #arrowangling #arrowflyrods #comingsoon #ukmade #ukbusiness #browntroutfishing #browntrout #grayling #graylingfishing #riverwye #flyfishing #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishinglife

We've been a bit quiet over the winter, but for very good reason.

They're nearly here! Semi-custom fly rods made right here, in rural Norfolk. 1-2 week delivery on a rod that is as unique as every fish it fights! Register your interest in the comments and we'll drop you a message when orders are being taken.

Fly Fishing Shop: Arrow Angling, Redditch - Shop Our fly fishing online store, stocking a great range of fly fishing tackle from our stunning Flex Fly Rod and many more. Special deals online.

Apologies for the lack of posts recently. We have moved!! Now calling Norfolk our home....a long way from the hustle and bustle of the Midlands and can't say we miss it! Had a few hours free to check out the local trout water, on Sunday. Great little water, stuffed full of small rainbows. I even let my daughter have a go! Great seeing the love for fishing grow. 😍🎣🎣👌

As Arrow Angling take a shift towards the manufacture of UK made fly rods, we have a lot of stock to clear to make room for the new venture. We are offering rods, reels, nets and lines at a truly unbeatable price for one time only. Stock is limited and way below what you'd expect to pay anywhere else. When it's gone, it's gone and strictly on a first come first served basis. Only available on our website @ www.arrowangling.co.uk using discount code BLACKFRIDAY

Arrow Angling: Fly Fishing Tackle Shop We stock an a great range of fly fishing tackle here at Arrow Angling in Redditch. Fly fishing rods, fly reels, fishing bags and more.

Arrow Angling will be supplying custom UK made fly rods in 2023! New website to follow. Exciting times ahead!

Calling all coarse come fly fishermen! Our local Men in Sheds group are looking to offer fishing as an activity for those who need something to keep them busy. They are looking for donations of old fishing gear (I would suggest coarse given most will be new to fishing). If anyone could spare a rod or reel for someone who will make good use of it, then please drop me a message. I'd collect if it was local and could cover postage costs if not.

ABOUT MEN’S SHEDS
They're community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together. They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun.

https://menssheds.org.uk/

Chuffed to bits for my good friend Chris on his new PB barbel of 13lb 10oz! It's the time of year we often shelve the fly rods and turn to the Warwickshire Avon for these beauties, although not had much chance myself.