Split shot is easy to put on fishing line. Put the line in the split and squeeze the shot to close it around the line. To avoid damaging the line, I use an old idea which works with non-toxic shots. … [Read more...] about How I put split shot on fishing line
Float
Articles on float fishing both rivers and lakes
To angle with a porcupine quill
What pastime lifts the hart more than to angle with a porcupine quill on a warm summers evening. My favourite spot is a lake close to me that has clear, shallow water, where fish can be easily seen if … [Read more...] about To angle with a porcupine quill
Hooks for Float fishing
The hooks I use for float fishing Small light hooks are synonymous with float fishing, but which ones to use? … [Read more...] about Hooks for Float fishing
Handmade float set for rivers
I find handmade floats very satisfying to fish with. It’s not just the natural materials, or that each one is unique. I enjoy the look and feel of them and of course fishing with them. … [Read more...] about Handmade float set for rivers
Float fishing for perch by laying on
Laying on with a float, is a little used, old fashioned method of catching fish. But it is particularly good for bottom feeding fish like Carp, Tench, Bream and for me, Perch. … [Read more...] about Float fishing for perch by laying on
