When float fishing for roach there is nothing more frustrating than seeing your quarry move further out into open water and not being able to cast the distance required without having to re-tackle. To get around this problem I use a simple Swivel Float Attachment. These allow the angler to quickly and… Read more
I believe casters lack popularity because, in general, they need to be ordered in advance and costing more than maggots the fear of wasting them if not used is enough to put an angler off. A simple procedure, however, will enable you to store them in perfect condition for at… Read more
In situations where the tench pick at food instead of gorging, fishing at ‘dead’ depth will always be more productive but this can be tricky with a standard set up given that the depth may be fishing greater than the length of the rod. The slider is the answer to… Read more
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
