Bring in the New Year with a Grand Slam in Cayo Largo, Cuba while enjoying the tropical sunshine on this special ladies only discounted trip!

FISH&FLY partners and contributors Justin Anwyl, Peter McLeod and Howard Taylor are hosting a beginners event next March over 2 days in Hampshire where you can learn all about how you can get started in this side of our sport. Whether at home or overseas, there are plenty of opportunities to catch fish on the fly in saltwater and you will leave knowing all the basics and more so you can give it a go down the local beach or take that trip abroad and know what to expect.

Here are the results of my recent testing of this 10 weight rod from Beulah which I took on my trip to the USA where it got a good workout on the local heavyweights!

Fish&Fly's own bass-man Justin Anwyl bravely took it upon himself to test out these top class reels from US manufacturer Van Staal on his trip to the Eastern USA this year whilst chasing striped bass, false albacore and other musclebound predators.

The reels certainly got a good work out but were they up to the task? Find out inside.........

Amongst other news there are details of the landmark legislation being introduced by Belize making bonefish, tarpon and permit catch and release species only and information about the upcoming symposium in November in Florida where you can learn all about the research being undertaken.

You may also remember we recently reviewed a Bonefish movie called "The Search" based around Tahiti. If you wanted to get a copy order from BTU and they get 15% of the sale price in return. Details inside and look for the link to the review in the related articles section to refresh your memory of the details.

Please find the September-November issue of Justin Anwyl's bass-fishing.co.uk newlsetter inside with news of an event planned for the new year called "Saltwater Flyfishing - home and away".

November sees the annual Symposium organised by Bonefish and Tarpon Unlimited to explain what research is underway and the findings to date. A fascinating insight into fisheries research for anyone concerned with these A-list fly fishing species.

Austen Goldsmith has been out and about over the summer sampling new destinations and sourcing new gear for dedicated saltwater fly fishers. Check inside to see the new reels he now offers from Hatch in the USA and also a 10% bribe to join B.A.S.S!