Autumn Pike My favourite time of year for hard lure fishing is in the autumn, while the water still has some warmth and the pike are active enough to chase a lure. … [Read more...] about Hard lure river pike fishing basics
How to
Learn how to fish, from basic methods to advanced techniques along with tips and insights into fishing.
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Float fishing a great way to catch fish
Ledger fishing - what is ledgering
Feeder fishing – hook bait and feed together
Pike fishing - How to catch Pike
Feeder fishing rivers – learn how
The tidal river. Feeder fishing rivers for Bream and Roach with a simple feeder rig is an absolute pleasure with a well balanced setup. I'm feeder fishing a tidal stretch of my local river today. Fishing is usually better on the outgoing tide, so I have timed my arrival to be here half an hour before it turns. … [Read more...] about Feeder fishing rivers – learn how
Twisted hair rig knot with pellet band
Twisted hair rig knot. Twisted hair rig knot for pellet band or other setups that use a stiff hair. Tying pellet band hair rig is shown in this article, but a number of different rigs are easy to make. … [Read more...] about Twisted hair rig knot with pellet band
Arbor knot to tie line to a reel spool
Arbor knot is used to attach the main line to the spool of a reel. This knot can be used for centrepin and fixed spool reels. … [Read more...] about Arbor knot to tie line to a reel spool
Centrepin reels and how to use them
True pin and bearing reels Centrepin reels - There are two types of centrepin reel commonly available, the traditional true pins and centrepins with bearings. The spool of the true pin rotates directly on the pin. There is a grub screw in the hub to adjust the end float of the spool. Whereas centrepins that boast ball bearings have frictionless ball racers, or something … [Read more...] about Centrepin reels and how to use them
