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Mr Crabtree Goes Fishing sold millions of copies and the cartoon character was alive in the pages of the Daily Mirror for 25 years.
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COTSWOLD AQUARIUS DLX
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Measuring 14.5 x 10.5 x 3.3 cm this simple but effective cool bag will appeal to many a pike angler and has a capacity to carry more than enough deadbaits plus an ice pack. The satchel style single compartment has a flap which is secured with two Velcro pads and incorporates a single quality zip
Tempting lethargic fish to feed in winter is tricky as most species’ metabolism slows right down in colder water.
They need far less food than they require during the rest of the year when they are much more active, so to cajole them into feeding you need to alter your feeding approach as well as selecting the right bait.
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If YOU or a friend has caught something decent… be sure to report the details and pictures quickly – and exclusively – to Angler’s Mail.
You could appear in our magazine!
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Report your catches rapidly
1 Start off by tying a simple overhand loop at one end of the hook length; this loop is the end of the hair and will act as the anchor point for the hair stop which will hold your bait in place.
2 Using a baiting needle thread your chosen bait over the loop and onto the hair then secure it
