How to hook meat baits

USE meat baits with confidence. They might not be up there with the boilies and pellets in most angler’s preferences, but an oily chunk of luncheon meat or

How to find and catch big pike on rivers

PIKE are rarely far from their next meal, either waiting in ambush or holding prey into a feature to attack at will. Understanding the behaviour of river pi

Pellet time is here for carp!

PROPER springtime is fast approaching and many anglers will be dusting off their tackle from hibernation and venturing out. With the water still being cold

5 simple tips for spring carp fishing success

1. Keep your eyes peeled! Carp on many venues are starting to show a lot now, so be sure to keep you’re eyes peeled and locate them before deciding on a swi

Top spring carp tips to catch doubles and maybe a 20-pounder

SPRING can be a tricky time on the bank. It’s even harder reading what’s going on under the surface. But there will be life down there and it wi

5 quick carp tips to remember this spring

Even though the temperature outside is now rising, it is still very noticeable just how few fish seem to be getting their heads down in venues much deeper t

7 super spring coarse fishing tips

I COULD start with cliché phrases about how spring has ‘sprung’ or how the ‘warmer weather is finally upon us’ but I’m not tha

Julian Cundiff’s top tips for spring carp fishing

WITH the sun out and carp at last making themselves known on most waters it would be very easy to think that you really can’t fail at the moment. If o

How to set up a floater fishing rig for carp

  There are many surface controller floats on the market now. Korda’s Interceptor Distance Controller Float features interchangeable bodies between the size

10 top tips to take a friend fishing now

TAKE A Friend Fishing is back for the full new season in June 2016. Angler’s Mail is right behind the campaign, along with the Environment Agency, Ang

Matt Hayes’ appealing particle baits tips

1 ‘Prepare them properly’ – says Matt Hayes Particles cover baits from seeds like hemp right through to maize, wheat and oats. They are a

How choose the right stillwater fishing floats

Stillwater fishing floats differ from river patterns in that they are attached bottom end only ,with two thirds of the shotting capacity to lock it on the l

10 top tips to catch big carp from small waters

SO how do you target those big carp on small waters? We’re talking about better fish on well-stocked ‘ponds’ – the sort of waters you skirt roun

How to make a tungsten putty carp rig

To catch carp off guard, it is advisable to make your hook bait behave differently to the uniform bottom baits that are commonly used on the hair. Here’s ho

Alternative supermarket baits to try

ANGLERS have always searched for the Holy Grail – that wonder bait that will catch fish when everything else fails. Well here’s some bad news for you – it s

Ultimate guide to centrepin reels

Using a centrepin reel is an exciting way of fishing on rivers and lakes. There are numerous centrepin reels available on the market with different features

Summer fishing tips and insight

LOW WATER STALKING IN SUMMER When rivers are low and clear in summer, fishing can be difficult, but it is still possible to catch and you can improve your c

Applicable Trout Fishing Tips

When it is the first time for you to fish a trout, you might find it difficult to handle the fish. But if you know Trout Fishing Tips, you will be able to catc

Bass Fishing Tips You Need

Bass fishing is an activity of angling. It comes from North America game fish. It is also known as the black bass. There are many species in black bass that ca

A Beginners Guide To Easy Fly Fishing Tips

If you have just decided to learn fly fishing, you need all the tips and advices that you can get. Fly fishing is a popular sport engaged by people who wants a