Alan Scotthorne recently fished the River Thames at Medley in Oxfordshire and put on a great display of angling. Of particular note was his unorthodox but very effective fish playing technique. Despite the strong flow and relatively light tackle, the five times World Champion tamed a bonus bream in no… Read more
Category: Techniques
Latest Article: Battle Of The Baits
Follow two top anglers through a session at Ivy House Lakes in our latest article. The excellent Wiltshire venue is renowned for good catches of both carp and silverfish – and that’s exactly what we discovered on the day! Download the article here: Battle Of The Baits (526Kb PDF File) Venue: Ivy House Lakes… Read more
Charm Tench On Worms
Simon Ashton visits Linear fisheries near Oxford in search of big tench in this week’s Angler’s Mail. In the article, Simon runs through his approach when targeting gravel pits as well as some tips and tricks to help you catch more tench. To check out the full article, pick up a… Read more
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
Try A Hair-Rigged Worm
Take Alan Scotthorne’s advice and try a hair-rigged worm this weekend. With lots of aquatic life suddenly beginning to hatch in our waterways the fish begin to really switch on to baits like chopped worm and casters. A piece of hair-rigged worm therefore makes a great offering for all sorts of species, from carp and… Read more