PIKE wire is essential for constructing pike traces, as even a modest little jack pike will sever through the thickest of monofilament or braided lines with ease. Even if…
Tips
Tips to stay warm when fishing in winter
Sitting huddled up in thermals with the wind chewing your ears off isn’t exactly appealing compared with being in shorts and flip-flops. There’s no such thing as bad weather,…
Naked chod rig for carp in clear water
During daylight hours this makes our end tackle much more visible to the carp. Bright, warm spells during the day can also be optimal feeding times as this is when…
Make this brilliant pellet hookbait for carp
They are catapulted and spodded in by the bucket load, but most often anglers take the easier option of plastic or boilie hook baits over the top. Carp can be…
Fantastic chub & roach float fishing rig
THIS float rig is ideal for targeting chub and roach using bread on small, shallow rivers/streams. All you need is a chubber, loafer or balsa float with the bulk shot…
Try this great winter groundbait!
THE larvae joker is a great bait for attracting perch and roach during the winter, and it isn’t as expensive as you might think. Here’s how to prepare a great…
HOW TO CREATE LOOPS IN LEADCORE CARP LEADERS
LOOPS in leadcore take seconds to splice and will allow you to make your own leaders rather than buying pre-tied versions or trying to tie leadcore to nylon which is…
HOW TO SEE MORE FISH
ONE of the most important fishing accessories is a good quality pair of polarising glasses. They enable you to be able to spot fish sub-surface and also prevent headaches brought…
Pole pot feeding tip
USING a pole pot puts groundbait and free offerings inch perfectly at the length of pole you choose to fish. Tight feeding like this nearly always brings better results. A…