Farlows Blog and Advice

A refined spring roast chicken with morels and wild garlic - a seasonal twist on a classic, perfect for Mother’s Day or an elegant Sunday lunch...

The most memorable catches of the year for 2025, and the stories behind them...

Simon Tilbury offers his key advice on how to make the most of your river fishing this spring - for him it’s the best wild trout fishing of the year...

On a summer afternoon exploring the River Wandle, what began as a search for brown trout turned into a chaotic battle with a 5lb carp on a 3wt rod...

From jungle lagoons to night-time chaos, Ashton Pohl’s Gabon tarpon on the fly becomes his Farlows Fish of the Year 2025...

Spring salmon are the ultimate prize. Learn when and where to fish, plus the tackle and tactics needed for success in cold spring rivers...

Celebrate the 2025 winner and the remarkable fly-caught salmon that earned them one of UK salmon fishing’s top honours...

This luxurious seafood pasta is the perfect Valentine’s Day treat! Indulgent, full of flavour and surprisingly simple to prepare...

Venison’s rich, earthy flavour makes it ideal for elegant winter cooking. In this recipe, sweet squash, sharp pickled walnut and a fruit-led sauce come together to perfectly balance the loins' natural depth...

Discover how Fish Legal protects wild waters and why every river counts for anglers...

In this article, we reveal how this approach has shaped our most sustainable product yet, and why it represents a new benchmark for the future at Farlows...

If you're a saltwater rookie or an experienced angler looking to expand your knowledge, read our in-depth guide to saltwater fly fishing....