"There's a saying - 90% of the fish are caught by 10% of the anglers. The objective of the Essential Skills series is to make this more democratic."

Today we begin a new series of product reviews working our way over the next few months through the "Essential Skills with Oliver Edwards" library of DVDs. By taking a look at each individual disc in turn we hope you will better be able to decide whether you wish to purchase the whole collection or perhaps just those that relate to the style of fishing you wish to learn or study more.

A bonus is that we have received some very nice self-contained clips from each of the DVD's that are worth watching in their own right for the information they contain. There are two clips inside...

Castle Loch may be one of Scotland's top coarse fisheries but that does not mean you can't wave a fly rod for many of the species that inhabit the loch! Now wheelchair bound anglers have a new chance to access the water courtesy of the Wheelyboat Trust.

50% off top goods such as selected Sage and Redington products, clothing, waders and luggage! What's not to love!?

Sportfish offer you the chance to "CATCH THE BIG ONE" in their annual sale. With Christmas right around the corner you might want to forward this as a subtle hint to your loved ones!

Following on from the recent news of Fish and Fly Ltd acquiring Fish&Fly Magazine in the USA, Zach Matthews of the Itinerant Angler website interviewed magazine editor Tom Pero and Fish and Fly Chairman Richard Hewitt about plans for the future! Listen to the interview inside...

"Credit crunch deals to brighten the gloom"! Frontiers offer the chance to take a youngster fishing on the Ponoi, a taste of luxury in South Africa, Icelandic bargains thanks to the weakening Kronur, doves in Cordoba and the fantastic sea trout of the Rio Grande in Argentina.

Please look inside for more details and how to find out more.....

Mark Thursday 27th November in your diaries if you are anywhere near Belfast. Justin McCarthy and Gordon Sim will be hosting an evening reception to promote the Atlantic Salmon Reserve's famous Russian fishing on the Kharlovka and other northern rivers under their exclusive control.

Keen fly fisher, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, was presented with a uniquely inscribed, Hardy Salmon rod and Hardy Angel 2 rod to mark his acceptance on being given the Honorary Freedom of Newcastle Upon Tyne at a civic ceremony last week. This rod was specially commissioned by Newcastle City Council and underlines the relationship the Council has with businesses in the North East region, and the relationship Hardy & Greys Ltd have with Norway.

Continuing in their quest to offer the best fishing the world has to offer, Loop Adventures now offer Cuba as a destination. Get in touch with them to find out more!