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Bait for Coarse Fishing
Bait for catching coarse fish, carp,dace,chub,tench,roach,pike.Natural baits,worms, maggots,casters, flies. Shop bought bait,bread, cheese,luncheon meat. Which bait for which fish?...
Bait for Game Fishing
Bait for game fishing, different natural bait, using worm, maggots and casters, various artificial bait to catch game fish, explanation of wet and dry fly....
Bait for Sea Fishing
bait for sea fishing, different kinds of natural bait, where to find peeler crabs, lugworm and ragworm, how to keep bait fresh, different kinds of artificial bait....
Boat Fishing
boat fishing at sea, charter boats for sea fishing, deep sea wreck fishing, boat fishing equipment, bait for sea fishing, being safe while boat fishing, different species of fish caught from boats....
Breeding Your Own Bait
Breeding your own bait certainly isn’t for everyone, but it can be fun to try; producing your own supply of maggots or worms can be surprisingly simple....
Carp Fishing
Carp fishing for beginners, where to fish for carp, basic tackle needed, bait to catch carp, characteristics of carp, natural diet of carp....
Catching Cod
Catching cod around the U.K. Basic tackle needed. Basic bait needed. Boat fishing trips for experience. Places to catch cod. Habits and description of cod....
Catching, Playing and Landing Fish
How to catch fish, how to play a fish, how to land a fish, tips on float fishing, how to recognise a bite, explanation of touch legering, how to use a landing net,...
Dace Fishing
dace fishing for beginners, identifying dace, choosing fishing tackle to catch dace, bait for dace fishing, where to fish, how to fish....
Equipment for Coarse Fishing
Equipment for novice coarse anglers, types of fishing rod to use, the best choice of fishing reel, suitable fishing line and hooks, explanation of floats and legers...
Equipment for Game Fishing
Basic equipment needed by novice angler for game fishing, which rods and lines to choose, different methods of fishing for salmon and trout, fly fishing and spinning for game fish....
Equipment for Sea Fishing
basic equipment for novice sea anglers, sea fishing venues, types of rods, reels, line, hooks for sea fishing, legering and float fishing, what clothing to wear when sea fishing....
Fishing and the Law: Frequent Questions
Staying on the right side of the law isn’t usually too difficult, but some aspects of legislation, fishing rights and closed seasons can trip up even the most careful angler....
Fishing Computer Games
Fishing games and fishing simulators are becoming very common and even more intricate - we look at the types of games available to buy and download...
Fishing For Barbel
fishing for barbel, where to find barbel, what methods are popular, description of barbel, the correct tackle to choose, tips for catching barbel,...
Fishing for Chub
chub fishing for beginners, basic fishing tackle for catching chub, places to fish for chub, bait to use to catch chub, tips for catching chub...
Fishing for Conger Eels
Conger eel fishing for beginners, basic fishing tackle for conger fishing, good baits to use, best places to catch congers, tips for conger fishing....
Fishing For Flatfish
fishing for flatfish, catching dab, flounder and plaice, identification of flatfish, where to fish, what bait to use, what tackle to use, tips for catching flatfish....
Fishing for Pike
Pike fishing for beginners, profile of pike, places to fish for pike, bait and tackle for pike, use of natural bait, using lures for pike, tips for catching pike....
Fishing for Pollock
Pollock has become a sustainable substitute to cod; but how do you fish for it and how do you cook it? Here we examine how Pollock is fast becoming one of Britain's most popular fish...
Fishing from Harbours and Estuaries
The trick to fishing harbours and estuaries successfully lies in careful observation, understanding the fish and their environment - and then dropping your bait into precisely the right place!...
Fishing from Piers and Jetties
Piers and jetties are a great place to start sea angling and with a little preparation and planning, the potential for some really successful fishing awaits....
Fishing from the Beach
Fishing from the beach offers some great possibilities and nothing improves your chances of success quite so much as having good prior knowledge of the local conditions....
Fishing from the Rocks
Fishing from the rocks is an exciting experience; with a bit of careful planning and an eye to safety, it can be a very fruitful one too!...
Fishing Holidays are Big Business
Your rod is the passport to exotic fishing destinations...
Fishing Holidays: Your Questions Answered
The idea of a fishing holiday is an angler’s dream come true, but how can you make sure that it lives up to all your expectations?...
Fishing Rod and Reels: Common Questions
The average tackle shop offers a wonderful array of rods and reels to suit every budget; how can you begin to decide which is the right combination for you?...
Fishing With Bite Indicators
With today’s range of bite indicators, there’s never been more choice; picking the right one depends on your style of fishing, type of water and the quarry you’re after....
Float Fishing
Float fishing for beginners, basic equipment to choose, best size of hook, best kind of float, technique of trotting a float, tips for catching fish....
Fly Fishing
fly fishing for the beginner, descriptions of wet fly and dry fly, basic equipment to use, recommended fly patterns for rivers and stillwaters, explanation of casting a fly....
Freelining
freelining method of fishing, what tackle is needed, what fish can be caught, stalking the fish, tips for getting close to fish, how to freeline, baits for freelining, how to detect bites when freelin...
Garfish: the Poor Man's Marlin
A largely overlooked species, the feisty garfish - a summer visitor to our shores - offers the angler an experience to remember from shore, boat or pier....
Getting Children Involved in Fishing
how fishing benefits children, how to encourage children to start fishing, where to fish, what tackle to buy children, how to make the first fishing trip successful....
How to Catch Grayling When Fishing
Identification of grayling, where to catch grayling, how to catch them, when to catch them, bait for good catches, tips for successful grayling fishing....
Introduction to Coarse Fishing
U.K. coarse fishing for beginners, common fish species, basic equipment and techniques, rod licences, fishing clubs, places to fish, pleasure fishing....
Introduction to Game Fishing
Introduction to game fishing,basic tackle needed,places to fish, basic bait required, importance of tackle shops, basic techniques of game fishing....
Introduction to Sea Fishing
sea fishing for beginners, places to fish, different kinds of boat fishing, natural and artificial bait that will catch sea fish, basic sea fishing equipment, tips for sea fishing....
Is Fishing From a Road Bridge Over a River Legal?
The issue of fishing rights can a be complicated one. It’s important to know where you can legally fish from - and where to get advice if you need it....
Kayak Fishing
Kayak fishing is becoming increasingly popular and it’s not hard to see the appeal of these light, versatile and inexpensive boats and the benefits they bring to angling....
Knowing When to Fish
Every angler would love to be able to predict the 'magic hour' when the fish are biting well; understanding time, tide and temperature will give you a pretty good chance....
Legering
legering for freshwater fish, basic equipment for the beginner, how legers work, explanation of a swimfeeder, different baits for leger fishing, tips for successful legering....
Lure Fishing
lure fishing in freshwater for beginners, explanation of fishing lures, equipment to use, how plugs and spinners work, tips for successful lure fishing....
Making and Using Particle Baits
Particle baits can help the angler make use of the instinctive feeding behaviour of many kinds of fish; preparing your own is a very simple job to do....
Making and Using Paste Baits
There’s nothing quite like catching a fish on a bait that you’ve carefully prepared yourself and two of the best paste baits can be made simply and cheaply at home....
Perch Fishing
description of perch, where perch are to be found, tackle needed to catch perch, bait for perch, tips for catching perch...
Popular Questions About Shore Fishing
Shore fishing has a special appeal and there’s plenty of excellent fishing to be had around our coasts, especially if you know the tell-tale signs of a good spot....
Preparing and Cooking Your Catch
How to hook your dinner guests...
Reading Lakes and Reservoirs
Lakes and reservoirs are often problematic, and potential hot spots are harder to find. If you know what to look for, however, you can give yourself the best possible chance....
Reading The Water
Reading the water for good fishing, where the best places to fish are, where to find pike and perch, where fish find food, places to fish during winter, tips for finding fish....
Rod Accessories for Fishing
What accessories do you need when you go fishing? Here we look at those essential items you should keep in your tackle box...
Shads, Pirks and Other Lures
Shads and pirks are two of the most successful artificial lures in common use around the British coast and with the right technique can bring in some good-sized fish....
Shark Fishing Questions
Shark fishing isn’t for everyone but for many anglers it represent one of the sport’s greatest challenges and you don’t have to leave British waters to try it....
Shore Fishing
Shore angling for beginners, places to fish, the equipment to choose, where to find natural bait, which fish will be tempted by natural bait, using artificial bait...
Ten Top Tips for Sea Fishing Equipment
Ten quick and simple tips to help you look after your sea fishing equipment and get the most out of your angling expedition....
Tents for Fishing
This article looks at the varying types of tent you can buy for use whilst fishing and discusses what you should take into consideration before making your purchase...
The Art of Fooling Fish
Anglers have been fooling fish - or trying to - for millennia, and while there’s nothing new about the idea, it’s well worth honing your own skills and perfecting the art....
The Best Locations to Fish
This article looks at some of the best places in the United Kingdom to fish and also looks at what fish can be caught at these locations...
The Sense Organs of Fish
Understanding a little about the sense organs of fish can be a major benefit to the angler when it comes to presenting bait properly and staying out of sight....
Trout Fishing
trout fishing for beginners, basic methods of trout fishing described, kind of bait to catch trout, methods of fly fishing and spinning explained, tips for catching trout....
Understanding Fish Feeding
Whatever type of fishing you favour, knowing a little about some of the factors that influence feeding, can only help you catch more fish in the long run....
Understanding Time and Tides
Time and tide wait for no one, but understanding a little of their rhythm can certainly help you to catch more fish....
Using Dead Baits
Dead bait fishing is the perfect technique for the inventive angler and there’s always scope to experiment with new and better ways to make it even more effective....
What To Wear When Fishing
This article looks at the types of clothing that a fisherman might wear and suggests what the entry level fisherman might consider as part of their fishing attire...
Which Rod to Buy for Float Fishing and Spinning?
Although you can try to catch any fish on any rod - and sometimes you might even manage it - you really need to have the right tool for the job....