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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

Plumb the depth of a lake for fishing

How to plumb the depth of a lake

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 any sudden changes in depth. Taking ten minutes to survey and plumb the depth of the lake in front of you, will improve your chances of catching fish for the whole day. … [Read more...] about Plumb the depth of a lake for fishing

Hard lure river pike fishing basics

Hard lure river pike fishing basics

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

Feeder fishing rivers – learn how

Swim feeder rig

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

Because the twisted hair rig is trapped under the whippings, the hair should always retain it's twist.

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

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

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Pike fishing - How to catch Pike

Pike fishing – How to catch Pike

Pike fishing is mainly done between October and the following March. While most other anglers are at home in the warm … [Read more...] about Pike fishing – How to catch Pike

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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 … [Read More...] about My pike fishing setup for deadbaiting

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