Fly fishing for sea-trout and salmon on the River Towy, South Wales, UK

This blog is a record of my fly fishing antics since 2006 on my beloved River Towy. I hope you find it informative and entertaining. Tight lines!

Monday, May 13, 2024

Stories from the Tywi?

TALES FROM THE RIVER BANK - PART 1 

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I am a retired Civil Engineer and spend much of my time fighting for Climate Action, as well as making YouTube videos for fun. I am a fly fisherman, drone Pilot, a musician, a photographer and a wildlife lover! I am fighting for Climate Action for my 4 grandchildren and for every child in the world! My YouTube Channel is Andrew Holmes @kingfishermoviesonyoutube
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