FLOATER FISHING time is well and truly here. I always look forward to the balmy days of summer… visions of big black shapes taking floaters to a green and lush…
Tips
Big river feeder fishing advice and tips… the Octbox way
Octbox creator Rick Tyler visits one of this favourite venues, the mighty River IJssel in Holland. He explains how he approaches the venue, as well as revealing the impact that…
Particle baits will spark the carp for you!
Particle baits fan Keith Jones wrote this article for the Angler’s Mail website, looking at why and how they score so well for carp at the this time of year….…
5 quick carp tips to remember this spring
Even though the temperature outside is now rising, it is still very noticeable just how few fish seem to be getting their heads down in venues much deeper than 10…
5 simple tips for spring carp fishing success
1. Keep ’em peeled for spring carp! Carp on many venues are starting to show a lot now, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled and locate them before…
Julian Cundiff shares his top spring carp tips
WITH the sun out and carp at last making themselves known on most waters it would be very easy to think that you really can’t fail at the moment. If…
Pike fishing tips for spring and summer
PIKE fishing by dedicated specialist anglers is often only from October to March, this being the traditional pike season. This gives the pike a break for spawning but also reduces…
Pellets tips to try now for more spring carp!
PROPER springtime is fast approaching and many anglers will be dusting off their tackle, getting out their pellets and boilies, and venturing out. With the water still being cold it’s…
Unhooking pike – and handling all toothy predators
THE pike is, of course, our biggest native freshwater predator and that’s the species we’ll cover here, but the same care and principles should be applied when handling all predators.…
Barbel fishing tips for late-season success
Barbel fishing in winter can be very productive, especially for the larger specimens, which may be in top condition and weighing in at their heaviest. The first frosts usually put…