During the winter there is one bait that will usually score when all else fails, and that bait is maggots and plenty of them. Maggots are a great bait not only for chub but also for barbel during the winter. The rig I use is a very simple and one… Read more
In a warm winter flood, don’t forget about a little-used tactic nowadays, rolling meat, as barbel love it! For rolling meat, I like to use a weighted hook. I use either a size 2 or 4 Continental Boilie hook and place a piece of shrink tube on the shank which I… Read more
River pike fishing is all about mobility and I will rarely stay in a swim for more than 20-minutes. With this in mind, I travel light with a small bag, a net, a few deadbaits and only one rod, the 10ft E-Sox Piker. More often than not, I will float… Read more
During the winter months, trotting plays a large part in my approach for species such as chub, dace and grayling. When trotting a large Avon or Loafer float I prefer a bulk of shot at three-quarters depth and if possible use a chain of BB’s or AAA’s as these are… Read more
Big-fish angler, Martin Bowler is on the hunt for big grayling in this week’s Angling Times. Grab yourself a copy to find out some of Martins top tips and tricks to help you catch the lady of the stream.
Commercial fisheries are without a doubt one of the best places to target large perch nowadays due to an abundance of food in the form of small silverfish. When targeting perch on commercial fisheries I often find that the margins are the best area to fish for perch. In this instance,… Read more
