THIRTYARDS

Through to Summer Threshold

I know I’m a long way from greatness, but I am beginning to come at it in my own way. I can go through the basic motions pretty well, don’t rely quite as religiously on specific fly patterns as I once did, have worked out ways of compensating for some of my most egregious weaknesses and have come to count heavily on timing because it’s a hell of a lot easier to catch fish when the fish are biting. – J.Grierach

About

I believe that saltwater fly-fishing places us deep in the coastal heart of the natural locations we discover whilst pursuing the fish. Catching the fish on the fly is often about these places, where and when, but its also about much more; its about being immersed in the things we sense on the way, there and back. The good moments, the fun, the challenges we face, the learning, and the technique through… Read More

Bass Fishing in Dublin.

Just been talking to Henry from Henrys Tackle in Dublin. I wanted to collect a new lure rod from him, rang him to tell him I would be up to collect it (romantic weekend away) and then promptly got roped into something by both Pat and Henry. I’m in trouble, bigtime! End result is I will be in Henrys shop on Saturday 15th from about 10:00 to 16:00. If you would like… Read More

Posted on February 10, 2014

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Catching the fish, fundamentals.

“Fish don’t care who you are or what you’ve done. In order to gain the most from our personal fishing experience we would be well advised to take our lessons from the fish and not from touters of popular and trendy secret information. Granted, a small part of this information is valid, but much of it is a marketing smoke screen. The business of fishing is big business and it is not… Read More

Posted on February 7, 2014

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50 days and (some) nights too

It’s simple really, I have my head down; have had for a while and I guess it’s a case of having to do what’s necessary for the moment but I’m nearly there, I can see light at the end of the tunnel! This is the last semester of my degree programme, thank god, but with it comes a greater effort needed to clear this last hurdle before completion at the end of… Read More

Posted on February 5, 2014

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heat in your belly

Early one morning I cast to a grey and cold sea under a low misty sky, the waves breaking super white against the rocks. Held hidden in their petrol clear circular hearts were secret steel fish that I felt were hunting there. I imagined the fish moving fast, low and tight to the bottom invigorated by the crystal water, swimming quickly and tracking together in patterns of efficiency and stealth invisible between… Read More

Posted on February 2, 2014

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The best

//player.vimeo.com/video/70891866 CATEGORY NOMINEES:TAPAM BY DANEL GOZ AND JAN BACK KRISTENSENCONNECT BY CONFLUENCE FILMSPREDATOR BY GIN-CLEAR MEDIAGEOFISH BY MOTIV FISHING RIDING HIGH BY WATERLINE MEDIA A little bit of fishing in your day – Jim

Posted on January 31, 2014

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Clap along if you feel like that’s what you want to do

A little bit of fishing in your day – Jim

Posted on January 27, 2014

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Winter winds

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” Edith Sitwell

Posted on January 23, 2014

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Available now starting @ $4

//player.vimeo.com/video/83659978 ‘Fly fishing is an international affair. In each locale, fly fishing is surrounded by unique, foreign cultures that have evolved their own approaches and styles for the sport. The general, technical aspects of fly fishing are the same: rod, reel, waders, dry-fly, nymph, etc. The behaviour and environment are what alter. Differences aside, we all tell tall tales of fish caught and lost; we all miss work; we all threaten our… Read More

Posted on January 23, 2014

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