Tan-y-Mynydd Fly Fishery was voted the Top UK Fly Fishery following a survey carried out amongst readers of the Trout Fisherman Magazine.

 December morning at Tan-y-Mynydd 

As a follow-up to the prestigious award, Trout Fisherman's Journalist Russell Hill and colleague, Photographer Lloyd Rogers made the pilgrimage to the sacred lakes on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th December.

 The TF Team 

 Quote by Trout Fisherman's Russell Hill 

Tan-y-Mynydd is one of those fisheries with everything a stillwater angler could ever need and it's all onsite. But it gets even better when you meet the staff. A warm welcome and friendly banter is guaranteed. The lodges are first class and when the day's fishing is over, you can retire to a homely pub and restaurant. All in all, a really enjoyable experience.

It wasn't just the Trout Fisherman team that was there. The local Rhyl Journal and Liverpool's Daily Post were also in attendance over the two day celebration which included the presentation of a Fly Rod to Alan Lewis as the winner of the TF draw.

 That's never Mick Channon.. 

Now matter where you look nowadays, there's no escaping Mick Channon ! At the first hint of a camera being clicked, up he mysteriously pops. This time though it was in his capacity of Intrepid Reporter of Granada Reports and he was there to make a small news item for the local Granada TV News Programme.

He even managed to catch one for the camera - well done Mick !! You know, I wouldn't mind being paid to carry out my favourite pastime of fishing either - Gizza job !!

The now traditional Tan-y-Mynydd Barbeque was again overseen by John Boag who, as usual, did a tremendous job of feeding the starving multitudes. A huge belly-buster breakfast burger was followed later in the day by Cheese Burgers topped with onions.

Towards the evening, one of Tan-y-Mynydd's succulent trout was added to the menu, filling the air with the most delicious aroma and causing all those nearby to salivate alarmingly - the pink flesh tasted even better than it looked !

 One for the TF Magazine ? 

Although a large quantity of fish were taken during the TF's visit, the 'biguns' were conspicious by their absence. Just when it looked as if one wasn't to be caught, the day was saved, literally in the last seconds, by Chris Conway of Rhyl.

The TF team had already returned to their onsite Holiday Cottage, to pack their gear away into their car, when the Double Figure fish decided to play ball by being caught. The camera was retrieved from the boot and the moment duly captured.