With any form of fishing, it is vital to use the correct tackle and even more so when pike fishing. The most important item of tackle when pike fishing has to be the mainline, whether that is braid or mono. For the majority of my pike fishing, I like to use… Read more
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Martin Bowler’s Top Tips #16 – Lightest Possible Tip
Quiver tipping can be a deadly tactic during the colder months and to ensure you get the most from it, carry a selection of tips. If possible, the most effective way of fishing the quiver tip is to fish on the near side with a light link leger and the… Read more
Martin Bowler’s Top Tips #15 – Hooklink Choice For Chub
With the weed slowly dying off in our rivers up and down the country it will soon be time to duck off the trotting gear and target chub. The Barbless Carp Feeder hook to nylon is an excellent choice when targeting big fish. Despite as the name suggests, it makes… Read more
Martin Bowler’s Top Tips #14 – Strong Tackle For Pike
With the traditional pike season underway, it’s time to tie up some new traces and prepare the predator gear. Having strong tackle is a must whilst pike fishing. I use an E-Sox Piker 12ft Bait Rod with 60lb E-Sox Piker Braided Reel Line loaded onto a strong and reliable reel. The most important part though has to be the trace. For my traces I like… Read more
Martin Bowler’s Top Tips #13 – Try The Pellet Feeder
The Pellet Feeder is seen purely as a match fishing tool, but it also offers a great alternative method for fishing pellets on a river for barbel, chub and even big roach. The Pellet Feeder allows me to fill the majority of the feeder with loose pellets of all sizes… Read more
Martin Bowler’s Top Tips #12 – Rolling Meat
Rolling meat on the river can be a fantastic method for barbel and chub especially if the river is up and coloured. For rolling meat, I opt for a 2lb test curve rod and a reel loaded with 20lb braid as it gives me complete control and allows me to feel… Read more