{"title":"All Our Almanacs","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-stillwater-fly-anglers-almanac","title":"The Stillwater Fly Anglers Almanac","description":"\u003cp data-pf-type=\"Paragraph\" class=\"sc-eGPXGI cLSDQA pf-15_ dropcap--none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-gUQvok zBuIu pf-17_\" data-pf-type=\"Text\"\u003eSuccessful stillwater fishing is all about observation - carefully watching what is happening all around you, and then translating this information into your choice of fly. As always there is no substitute for experience, but there are a few shortcuts you can use to help you gain that experience quicker. This book helps you with gaining experience (and knowledge) quickly. It identifies, for each month of the year, what you should be looking for and which flies to use to imitate the insects hatching around you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pf-type=\"Paragraph\" class=\"sc-eGPXGI dCeUID pf-18_\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-gUQvok zBuIu pf-20_\" data-pf-type=\"Text\"\u003eI'm a firm believer that each water has its own nuances as far as fishing (and the fish contained within it) are concerned and that the most successful anglers on any given water are the ones with the most experience of it. Generally in life, there are no shortcuts, but there are ways to help your experience along a little quicker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pf-type=\"Paragraph\" class=\"sc-eGPXGI dCeUID pf-18_\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-gUQvok zBuIu pf-20_\" data-pf-type=\"Text\"\u003eOur \u003cb\u003eALL NEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-gUQvok zBuIu pf-20_\" data-pf-type=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Stillwater Fly Anglers Almanac\u003c\/strong\u003e outlines which flies are expected to hatch and which flies to use to best imitate them. It follows the regular Stillwater fishing year - starting in March (and ending in February) - detailing the hatches and flies to use for each month. Along with all the hatches and fly info, there's a whole host of other new information, including specific insect info and hatch charts. Along with the supplied Diary \u0026amp; Catch Return book, there are even pages to jot down your fishing notes for each month.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssentially this is a journal to accompany you throughout your fly fishing year. Something you can annotate and make notes in, allowing you to refer back to in years to come - helping you ‘crack the code’ on those difficult days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve called it an Almanac as it takes its inspiration from a few different sources, think of it as a cross-over between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld Moore’s Almanac\u003c\/strong\u003e - An annual publication that prophecies what will happen throughout the year - only this one is fly fishing related.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fly Fishers Entomology\u003c\/strong\u003e - A seminal publication from 1836 by Alfred Ronalds, the first to detail fly life from the angler's point of view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Moleskine Diary\u003c\/strong\u003e - As used by Van Gogh, Picasso \u0026amp; Ernest Hemingway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStillwater Fly Anglers Almanac\u003c\/strong\u003e is printed in A6 format - the perfect size for your pocket or glovebox - using high-quality paper, it is roughly 140 pages long. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor each month in the stillwater fly fishing year - covering the conditions and hatches you are likely to expect - there are pages detailing fly selection info, techniques, tips and tricks, including pages to note your catch return and any tactics used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Stillwater Fly Anglers Almanac is available now in two separate formats for immediate delivery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e @ £12.99 - professionally printed on high-quality paper stock and includes a separate 2025 Diary \u0026amp; Catch Return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Edition @\u003c\/strong\u003e £5.99 - Available in a downloadable PDF format, delivered directly to your inbox as soon as your order is placed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've had quite a few questions on our Almanac, so I thought it would be helpful to answer the most asked since we launched it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere goes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e”I bought a previous Almanac, will I learn anything from this one?”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn short yes. We've updated it with lots more flies, tips, tricks \u0026amp; techniques you will find this is the perfect addition to your fly fishing year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Who is it aimed at?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Almanac can be used by fly anglers of all skill levels but will be most useful to those who are new to our sport or with limited experience and those wanting to know more about which techniques\/flies to use in which conditions. We've even had anglers with 50+ years of experience comment on how informative they found it. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"As you are a UK-based company, is it only for UK \u0026amp; Irish anglers?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo, is the short answer. Whilst the information contained within the Almanac is based on experts' knowledge (who mainly fish in the UK \u0026amp; Ireland), the techniques and flies discussed are relevant whether you fish stillwaters in Europe, the USA, Australia or New Zealand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"How long do I have to wait for delivery?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe only advertise products which we actually have in stock. So if you order an Almanac from us, you will receive it within a couple of days (assuming you're in the UK), orders to addresses outside of the UK can take up to 10 working days depending on location. \u003cstrong\u003eWe still deliver all orders FAST to anywhere in the world. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Will you produce another one next year?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSort of, the way our revised Almanac is designed allows you to replace only the Diary \u0026amp; Catch Return section on an annual basis - we will sell each year's Diary \u0026amp; Catch Return for only £3.99. 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Over time, you build your own personal watercraft - so next season, you're not starting from zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy keep a diary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the Almanac tells you what to expect on the river, but your diary tells you what actually happened on your river. The two together are more powerful than either one alone. After a few seasons, you'll have a library of your own experience to refer back to - the conditions, the hatches, what worked and what didn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuture you will be very grateful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in A6 format to match the Almanac - the perfect size for your pocket or glovebox - using high-quality paper. 52 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Diary \u0026amp; Catch Return @ £3.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Do I need the Almanac to use this?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Diary \u0026amp; Catch Return is designed as a companion to the River Fly Anglers Almanac, but it works perfectly well on its own as a simple catch diary for anyone who wants to keep a record of their fishing year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Will you produce a new one each year?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYes - the Diary \u0026amp; Catch Return is designed to be replaced annually. 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We still deliver all orders FAST to anywhere in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313560564098,"sku":"BF-2026-DIARY","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/2026-Diary-Stacked_130a9ebb-fdab-4027-be7f-f278f2c6d7aa.png?v=1770294218"},{"product_id":"new-river-fly-anglers-almanac-foreword-by-paul-whitehouse","title":"**NEW** River Fly Anglers Almanac - foreword by Paul Whitehouse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely rewritten for 2026. With a foreword by Paul Whitehouse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix months in the making, our River Fly Anglers Almanac has been rewritten from the ground up. This isn't an update - essentially, it's a brand new book. 142 pages \u0026amp; over 17,000 words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful river fishing is all about observation - carefully watching what is happening all around you, and then translating this information into your choice of fly and technique. As always there is no substitute for experience, but there are a few shortcuts you can use to help you gain that experience quicker. This book is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Almanac follows the river fly angler's year, starting in March and ending in February, detailing the hatches, conditions, and flies to use for each month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's new in this edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor every month, we've added a dedicated watercraft section covering the river conditions you can expect, how fish behave, where they hold, and how to adapt your approach. This was the most requested addition from readers of our previous editions — the kind of knowledge that usually takes years on the bank to accumulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Paul Whitehouse writes in his foreword: \"Here you have a fantastic guide and companion carefully compiled to give you the help you need on an unfamiliar river in pursuit of trout and grayling at different times of the year and in all conditions. And let's face it we all need help now and then.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssentially this is a journal to accompany you throughout your river fly fishing year. Something you can annotate and make notes in, allowing you to refer back to in years to come — helping you 'crack the code' on those difficult days. 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It is 142 pages long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor each month in the river fly fishing year - covering the conditions, watercraft, and hatches you are likely to expect - there are pages detailing fly selection info, techniques, tips and tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur River Fly Anglers Almanac is available now in two separate formats for immediate delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback Edition @ £15.99\u003c\/strong\u003e - 142 pages, A6 format, professionally printed on high-quality paper stock. 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Generally in life, there are no shortcuts, but there are ways to help your experience along a little quicker — and owning The River Fly Anglers Almanac is one of them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've had quite a few questions on our Almanac, so I thought it would be helpful to answer the most asked since we launched it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I bought a previous edition, will I learn anything from this one?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsolutely. This isn't an update - it's a complete rewrite that took six months. The original was 12,642 words; this one is 17,380. We've added monthly watercraft sections that weren't in previous editions at all, and gone deeper on fly selection and technique throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Who is it aimed at?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Almanac can be used by fly anglers of all skill levels but will be most useful to those who are new to our sport or with limited experience, and those wanting to know more about which techniques and flies to use in which conditions. We've even had anglers with 50+ years of experience comment on how informative they found it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"As you are a UK-based company, is it only for UK \u0026amp; Ireland rivers\/anglers?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo, is the short answer. Whilst the information contained within the Almanac is based on experts' knowledge (who mainly fish in the UK \u0026amp; Ireland), the techniques and flies discussed are relevant whether you fish rivers in Europe, the USA, Australia or New Zealand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"What is the digital edition?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe digital edition is delivered to you immediately via email in PDF format, which can be read on any device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Does it cover Stillwaters?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot specifically, but the hatch information contained within the Almanac is relevant to both Stillwaters and Rivers. 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