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So you’re in the market for a new spinning rod but you don’t know where to start. In this article, we breakdown all the key features that make up a spinning rod, to provide you with a better understanding of how the components of a spinning rod work together.

So before we start to look at all the new shiny rods on the rod

Before choosing a spinning reel, you need to ensure you’re buying the right reel for the right job. Below we have outlined some of the main questions to consider before you purchase a reel.

What reel size am I after and what do they mean?

You wouldn’t buy a 5 litre V8 Mustang if you wanted an economical car! Just like you

If you’re looking to cast lures with more accuracy and control, then you might want to invest in a baitcasting reel, especially if you’re targeting species such as pike and perch.

In this blog article, we will be going over the anatomy of a baitcaster, explain how to correctly set up your baitcaster properly and how to

BEST PIKE FISHING LURES AND HOW TO USE THEM?

Lure fishing for pike has become very popular over the last couple of years and there’s a good reason why!

Aggressive takes, power lunges, tail walking and menacing follows are a few of the heart-stopping scenarios that you can expect from lure fishing for these freshwater predators.

When it comes to lure fishing for most species, there are general rules of thumb that anglers abide by. Don’t get us wrong though, sometimes you will find yourself doing something that is completely against the grain that will provide results – that’s just angling! Below are a few tips that will hopefully help you increase

There are all sorts of fancy ways to connect your shock leader, but this is our expert’s choice, particularly when on the beach.

A Google search for angling knots throws up scores of them, ranging from the familiar to the frankly weird. Which one do we need for beach fishing? Strength and reliability top the list. A small,

Braided loops are used in fly fishing to form the vital and secure connection between the fly line and the leader, they can also be used to connect the fly line to the backing line. There are three different sizes of braided loops, each designed to fit a range of lines sizes. These sizes usually run in the following order

The majestic “Lady Of The Stream” becomes the target quarry for most game anglers after the trout and salmon seasons come to a close. However, most anglers will target these magnificent species using fly tactics. In this article, we will show you how to tie a float trotting rig for grayling and how to fish it, a fun and

Simms products are made from some of the most advanced materials offered today. If you take a little extra care of your products it will greatly extend their useful life. Below is a few tips on how you do so.

HOW DO YOU FIND LEAKS IN SIMMS WADERS?

Purchase rubbing alcohol which is really cheap – waders can be turned inside

There are times when the sensitivity of a float is desirable, but slight undertow or adverse weather conditions can make holding position impossible with a normally shotted float. This is the ideal situation to deploy a float leger. In this article, we will show you how to tie a float ledger rig for targeting tench.

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The maggot feeder is one of the most versatile and cost-effective feeder rigs available, it can be used to target various freshwater fish species throughout the UK and is one of the most commonly used ledgering tactics for wild brown trout in Scotland.

While the float is certainly the finest way to fish for most species,

Try this clever presentation to catch fish up in the water out of waggler range

During summer fish will often be stationed well up in the water, especially on deeper lakes where they will find a depth where the light levels and temperature suit them. At short range this situation is ideal for fishing a waggler rig with