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  1. Preparation - Things you should do the day before going fishing

    Preparation - Things you should do the day before going fishing

    Preparation is very important, as we know, prep work has to take place before angling. It can be alot to undertake sometimes and things are often forgotten. Here are 5 things you should do the day / evening before you go fishing. Charge your Chargables! Make sure your power bank and any other chargeable items are full of charge. Not...
  2. Baiting Poles - What are they suited for? What baiting pole is ideal for my angling?

    Baiting Poles - What are they suited for? What baiting pole is ideal for my angling?

    Baiting Poles are simply an edge I couldn't live without! Ever since the release of the Bushwhacker, baiting poles seem to be more popular than ever in modern day carp fishing. They are very ideal for margin fishing and are perfect for stealth. However, are they really needed in carp fishing? How much advantages do they have? What can they...
  3. Get The Best Out of Your Bait - 5 Tips and Tricks Which Could Land You More Fish

    Get The Best Out of Your Bait - 5 Tips and Tricks Which Could Land You More Fish

    There is so much bait on the market in the modern carp fishing world. With plenty of additives available and more ranges of pop-ups, here is some food for thought to give you ideas on creating your own edge for your bait. Liquid Additives Liquid additives are truly awesome for making your bait super pungent. Add them to your bollies...
  4. Beginner Guide - What You need and How To Catch Your First Fish on a Float

    Beginner Guide - What You need and How To Catch Your First Fish on a Float

    Fishing can be a complicated sport for people new to the sport and beginners. There can be confusion on what gear you need and what gear is nice to have. Well if you are looking to get into coarse fishing and you don't know what you need to catch a fish, then this blog should help you catch your first...
  5. Hookbaits - Which Hookbait To Use in Different Fishing Situations

    Hookbaits - Which Hookbait To Use in Different Fishing Situations

    With the different range of hook-baits available to the model day angler, there are many hook-baits which are more suited to different fishing situations. For an example, the amount of nuisance species in a lake can often result in a choice of a bigger hookbait. Sinking Hookbaits Sinking hook-baits are one the most ideal hook-baits for when you are fishing...
  6. Tom Bankes - Sticklebacks to Throwing Sticks

    Tom Bankes - Sticklebacks to Throwing Sticks

    Tom Bankes, the owner of the historic Savay Lake, has written his first published book "Sticklebacks to Throwing Sticks". Up until now Tom has always carried out his angling 'under the radar' so this will be a must read with tales from Savay and many of the other venues Tom has fished over the years. This book includes all varieties...
  7. Fishing Small Lakes - How To Approach Small and Intimate Lakes

    Fishing Small Lakes - How To Approach Small and Intimate Lakes

    Fishing small lakes is a fun way of fishing, being able to see most of the lake from every swim and often you get more opportunities to catch that extra fish or two. If you fish a small lake correctly, you can be really successful with your fishing. Here are some points to consider when fishing a smaller lake Keep...
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