Fishing from a kayak is a fantastic way to get to those spots that you just can’t reach on the bank. This opens up opportunities to fish those hidden areas and to move to multiple areas covering lots of water. Please note though, you still need a license […]
As it got nearer to the shore it tore off from left to right on surging runs and really fought hard. Even as Jansen grabbed it by the tail in the surf it still had plenty of fight in it. Finally a stunning 6lb Starry Smoothhound was on the beach and it was a stunner!
When a river floods where do the fish go? Well some move about and as we were about to discover, its a great way for a hungry Pike to move into duck pond. The pond in question is at the Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park. Situated next […]
When my 4 year old son asked to come fishing with me, I wasn’t going to turn down the opportunity. Although Pike fishing isn’t the ideal way for introduce a little one to fishing, I knew of a spot on the river Avon where I had caught plenty […]
I was taught how to cast a fly when I was about 15 years old, so I have been fly fishing for some years now. Although I have just dabbled with it really, so when my four year old son asked me to take him fishing, I thought, […]
I guess I am like a lot of anglers in the UK, when I pack for holiday I always try to squeeze in a small rod of some sort…just incase. Knowing I was going to spend a week in Teignmouth, I packed a small Bass rod or light […]
Chub are a good species to direct your efforts to in the winter as they will feed, even in the coldest weather. Although smaller chub will move in to deeper water with other silverfish, the adult fish will often hang around the same area they can be found […]
When your local river is in flood it can often be a great time to go fishing for the Barbel. Care is needed when fishing in these conditions, but Barbel are sometimes more eager to feed in these conditions, and it can be easier to locate them. I […]
Dead baiting for Pike on rivers has been a favourite way of fishing for me for many years, and although not an expert, I have picked up a few very helpful tips over the years from other anglers. In this article I thought I would share a few […]
Perch fishing tips for beginners and Perch anglers alike. We will be updating this section regularly and are always interested in visitors tips! Dawn & Dusk- Perch are low-light feeders and will often feed more at dawn and dusk. They like to lurk around cover during these times […]
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