Today's carp fishing tackle has changed massively since the days when Richard Walker hit the headlines with his impressive list of specimen carp caught using split cane rods and basic rigs. Newcomers and returners to carp fishing can easily become baffled by the huge changes in tackle, baits and terminology so here is a detailed insight into the basics that are needed ...
Mesmerising - that’s the only word that can describe the vast array of different shaped, coloured and sized pole floats lining fishing tackle shop shelves. With so many different designs to choose from it is no surprise that lots of pole anglers – inexperienced and experienced alike – choose the wrong float for the venue and weather conditions they are ...
Test your all round angling knowledge with our fun coarse fishing quiz... Can you reach question 15 without making a mistake? You don't get any lives... if you make a mistake you've got to start from scratch! Let the forceps be with you.... ...
Pellet cones are great little tools for making compressed cylinders of micro pellets that sit on your hooklength, just above your baited hook. These little parcels of strongly-scented goodies will quickly draw the attention of nearby carp, tench and bream, leading them to follow the smelly trail and quickly find your hook bait. When cast out they put the micro ...
If primed correctly on the right occasion, particle baits can prove to be more effective than boilies. They are great as a feed, hook and holding bait. The choices available now are huge, so there will be something to suit every situation. ‘Particle’ refers to a wide range of beans, nuts, peas and seeds. If prepared right, the natural ...
The Method feeder is a deadly stillwater tactic for carp, bream and tench, but loading the feeder the traditional way can be a lengthy process, that's where a Method feeder mould really comes in handy. This clever device creates a perfect Method ball almost instantly, saving you vital minutes which can be spent catching more fish. Here we explain how it works and suggest ...
Hooking hemp seed can be a real problem for some anglers, with the bait not gripping the hook securely and therefore falling off the instance it touches the water. Most anglers hook these hard seeds by gently squeezing the ends of the shell to open up the seed a little, then inserting the hook shank and allowing the seed to ...
MAGGOTS remain one of the best all-round fishing baits in angling because there isn’t a freshwater fish that won’t happily eat masses of maggots. Different anglers have different colour preferences with reds and whites being by far the most common. Some anglers swear by flavouring their maggots, others like to use them ‘neat.’ But one thing’s for sure. A poorly ...
With so many feeders available to fishermen, selecting the correct type of swimfeeder to use can be tricky. You may think that clipping any old feeder onto your Paternoster link or onto your free-running swivel will work for you - but the truth is it's often not that simple. The reason why there are so many different types of swim ...
What’s a ‘shotting pattern’ and why can the correct pattern mean the difference between bagging a netful of fish and blanking? Here’s our quick guide to stick float, waggler and pole float fishing shotting patterns... SHOTTING pattern is merely the order in which you attach the weights (split shot or styls) on to your line to cock your float and help ...
