As a weekend angler, getting to know the places I fish can take several trips. So when the club I fish with rented a new lake, I decided to make an effort to get to know the place in advance. … [Read More...] about Fishing a new lake – first look
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is a reference on coarse fishing rigs. It contains shotting patterns, diagrams and descriptions for dozens of fishing rigs and more importantly, when to use them. Please take a look at the books page.Latest How to’s
How to – Float fishing sets for beginners
In the summer, I often see people fishing with float fishing sets bought in the high street. Many fishing sets are basic and barely have enough equipment to catch fish. So what follows … [Read More...] about How to – Float fishing sets for beginners
Plumb the depth of a lake for fishing
It is difficult to fish effectively without knowing how deep the water is. It is also important to know the shape of the lake bed. Is it flat, does it slopes away from you or are there … [Read More...] about Plumb the depth of a lake for fishing
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Which dead baits for Pike fishing
Pike are predators, but they are also opportunists, eating dead fish whenever they find them. Even if that dead fish is from the sea and a species the Pike has never seen, they will still try to eat … [Read More...] about Which dead baits for Pike fishing
Simple pike rig for river deadbaiting
There is one simple pike rig that works well on rivers. It is virtually tangle free and will catch Pike in all but the weediest of swims. That rig is the humble running rig. … [Read More...] about Simple pike rig for river deadbaiting
My pike fishing setup for deadbaiting
It can be interesting to see what pike fishing setup others use. I often stop to talk to other anglers and at the same time take a look at their setup. So, to save you the trouble, I thought I would … [Read More...] about My pike fishing setup for deadbaiting
Bread mash for chub and roach fishing
Bread mash Bread mash is an old fashioned ground bait for rivers. It's purpose is to disperse very small bread particles downstream to attract the fish up to where you are fishing. Use stale white … [Read More...] about Bread mash for chub and roach fishing
