A cold winters day spent wandering the banks of a river with a float rod in hand and a pouch full of maggots has to be one of the most enjoyable forms of fishing. A river never sleeps and its face is never seen the same twice, this flux provides… Read more
Feeder fishing with bread can be a deadly tactic for chub and roach during the winter months, but when fast or deep rivers make sure to select the right feeder. When fishing on deep rivers such as the Thames I like to ensure that the bread remains in the feeder and… Read more
In many situations, there is no point in overcomplicating rigs, but there is one key feature to my barbel rigs and that is the use of an anchor point. My go-to barbel rig for most conditions consists of a fluorocarbon hooklink attached to a Uni-Link Swivel and short section of… Read more
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
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
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
