Alan Scotthorne managed second overall in the latest big festival held at White Acres. Here’s his report from an enjoyable week at the popular Cornish angling destination. I do love the buzz of these big 180-peg festivals at White Acres and the newly sponsored Guru event looked like it would be a… Read more
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The Art of the Lift Method
Still water specimen hunting is predominantly based around bolt rigs and buzzers, which is understandable given its effectiveness. Not only is this true for carp but tench as well. There is a period, generally, from mid-May onwards, where a more traditional approach will have its day and for once the… Read more
Keep It Simple For Commercial Silvers
Silverfish on commercials have become a major target for Wayne Swinscoe lately. Here he explains the tackle and tactics he’s been using to great effect. Commercial silverfish matches now play a big part in my winter and springtime fishing… and I love ’em! I’ve been concentrating on these types of venues the last three winters, mainly because… Read more
Skimmers On The Tip
In our latest article, Steve Hemingray targets skimmers with close-range feeder tactics. The Drennan Team England ace visits Meadowlands Fishery near Coventry to highlight the great sport you can have with a simple bait menu, a 10ft Ultralight Bomb Rod and some Micro Cage Feeders. Articles >>
Simple Tactics For Winter Carp
Maurice Prijs recently visited one of his local commercial fisheries in Holland to demonstrate some simple and very effective cold-water tactics. Find out how a modest bait menu and careful feeding can lead to a productive winter session. Articles >>
Swinscoe’s Top 3
Highly respected match ace Wayne Swinscoe reveals his top three hook baits to try when the rivers are in flood. 1: Wonder Lobs The lobworm has to be my number one hook bait when the rivers are high and heavily coloured. It’s a large and smelly bait that the fish can easily home in on…. Read more