Fishing tight and accurately as the water begins to warm and wake up is vital. To fish effectively I will ditch the chair and opt for my seatbox instead. This gives me a much better posture and allows me to fish much more efficiently. When fishing on the tip, I will often… Read more
As the water temperatures begin to rise, fish will become more active and as a result, the perch may have moved away from their winter haunts and become more active in search of prey fish. Lure fishing can be a great technique at this time of year and allows you… Read more
With water temperatures on the rise after the recent cold snap and snowmelt, one bait that comes into its own is luncheon meat. With more rain due before the end of the season, the water temperatures will continue to rise and that will provide one last chance for barbel. Meat… Read more
Power Gum has a multitude of uses, from bungee shock absorbers to stop-knot line markers. For most of my predator float fishing, I like to use Power Gum to create stop-knots. I find Power Gum grips far better than mono especially when using braid as a mainline. Power Gum is also… Read more
Particle baits such as hemp, seeds and maize are a great alternative for many species. A great tactic is to use a small PVA mesh bag of particles which you can nick onto the hook before casting. The majority of seeds and particles are soaked for a period of time and… Read more
At this time of the year when rivers and especially stillwaters lose all of their colour, the use of fluorocarbon hooklinks can make a huge difference. For my perch fishing, I like to use a hooklink constructed of 4.4lb Supplex Fluorocarbon with a size 8 B983 hook. As Supplex Fluorocarbon is made… Read more
