If you’re looking for quality silvers and big perch fishing you don’t necessarily need to head for your local river as there are probably waters closer to you than you think. Hidden below the surface of your local carp fishery there’s some excellent sport to be had and the best… Read more
The decision to switch target species midway through a day on the bank paid off handsomely for Jamie Cartwright when he slipped his net under this superb 5lb 2oz perch. The 41-year-old began his session on a stretch of the Great Ouse targeting roach with trotted breadflake tactics, but after… Read more
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
