River Management Articles

The articles below are designed for river keepers, fishery managers and fishing syndicates.  They are based upon the work of Frank Sawyer and draw upon his unpublished notes.  Some of the articles are reprints of historical pieces by Frank.

They are intended for interest and guidance only - the appropiate regulatory body should be consulted before any of the concepts below are implemented.

Many of the articles will appear in my new book due out in late 2008 entitled 'Cast Aside: Forgotten River Keeping Practices of Yesteryear'.

Articles:

An Introduction to River Keeping.  Text of a speech given by Frank Sawyer in the 1960s.

Experiments with Fly Boards.  A modern look at the old practice of using artifical means to increase fly abundance.