Theo Pike
Theo Pike is a freelance environmental, fishing and marketing writer. He’s Chair of Trustees of the South East Rivers Trust, and founding editor of urbantrout.net, a website and eco-brand dedicated to the urban fly fishing and river restoration movements.
His first book, Trout in Dirty Places, was published by Merlin Unwin Books in 2012, and his manual on controlling invasive non-native species, The Pocket Guide to Balsam Bashing, has recently been republished in ebook format. This book featured several urban rivers in Wales.
Theo now also works with the Wild Trout Trust as their Trout in the Town Officer (South) helping to boost the impact of this programme across the south of England and Wales.


Fly Fishing Crai Reservoir: A Hidden Gem in the Brecon Beacons
Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons National Park) Crai Reservoir is a truly special…
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7 Fishing Spots To Visit In Wales This Spring!
Spring is a magical time to go fishing in Wales. As the weather warms and nature reawakens, fish become more…
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Family-Friendly Fishing in Wales: 9 Top Spots for Easter Trips
Easter break is the perfect time to introduce family and friends to the joys of fishing. With milder temperatures, longer…
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