Great Britain

Arthur Oglesby. Arthur Oglesby is frequently described as one of the finest fly-fishermen in Europe. He is also well-known as an angling photographer, writer and instructor. He is currently European Editor of 'Field and Stream' and Chairman of the Association of Professional Game Angling Instructors. It is probably as instructor on the angling courses at Grantown-on-Spey and author of 'Salmon' that he is best known. Hugh Falkus. Hugh Falkus is a distinguished writer, naturalist, film director and sportsman. His wildlife films, many of which were made for the BBC's Natural History Unit, have received international acclaim. His angling book 'Sea Trout Fishing' is regarded as a classic and in 1982 he was awarded the Royal Geographic Society's Cheery Kearton award for his writing and wildlife filming. "Fly Casting" (30 minutes). "Fly Casting" combines the talents of both Arthur and Hugh in demonstrating single-handed and steeple casting skills in locations such as Strathspey, Loch Vaa, Yorkshire and the Hebrides. The double-handed salmon rod is seen in action and due attention paid to the inevitable shortcomings encountered by the novice. Arthur Oglesby writes:- 'You may not learn to cast to full competence by watching this film; but If you watch it several times you may glean some tips on good fly presentation. In the end the best angler is always a good caster.' "Game Fishing" (35 minutes). "Game Fishing" spans the entire game fishing year as it takes the viewer salmon fishing in Scotland, Norway and the Hebrides, trouting In Yorkshire, Staffordshire and Buckinghamshire and grayling fishing on the Rivers Wharfe and Nidd. The special techniques needed for different waters are emphasised and prominence given to the joys of dry fly fishing. The capture of a 24 pound salmon on the River Vosso in Norway provides just one of the film's many thrilling moments. Hugh Falkus writes:- '"Game Fishing" was filmed on an impulse of delight. "Landscape," Ruskin said, "is part of a nation's wealth." Arthur and I set out to show that pure water, with the flashing beauty of the fish it holds, is an essential part of that landscape.'