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  1. locating-salmon

    How To Find Salmon In A River

    Fishing for salmon is both an art form and a science. Understanding where salmon are likely to rest and how to approach these spots can make a significant difference in your success as an angler. Hopefully, this article provides you with valuable insights into how to locate salmon.

    The Importance of Productive Rivers

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  2. How To Tie A  2 Hook Flapper Rig

    How To Tie A 2 Hook Flapper Rig

    We like to simplify things here at Angling Active in our explanations and how to’s. The confusing and ever-growing world of sink tips though is a daunting prospect at first glance, and we can understand why you have ended up on this blog post. This post should help because we have broken it all down into fly line types

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  3. Lake Of Menteith - Fishing Guide

    Lake Of Menteith - Fishing Guide

    In this guest article, we have Angling Active regular and 2 times Fario Menteith Boat League champion Robert Gibson breakdown the iconic Lake of Menteith throughout the 4 seasons. Robert, provides a breakdown of some of the key drifts, fly patterns and tactics to help you put more fish in the boat.

    Background

    The Lake of

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  4. fishing-xmas-hat

    Fishing Gifts for Christmas: How to Choose the Perfect Present for the Angler in Your Life

    Given that Christmas is quickly approaching, you may be considering what to get the fisherman or fisherwoman in your life. As diehard anglers, we’ve been on the receiving end of Billy the singing bass or a cheesy fishing t-shirt. So we know firsthand how difficult it can be to choose the ideal fishing gift for someone.

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  5. strolling-for-perch

    Strolling for Perch: The Bass Trend That Is Transforming Perch Fishing

    Perch fishing has seen its fair share of trends over the last 10 years, with a lot of these trends being heavily influenced by the innovative Japanese bass fishing scene. One of the hottest and most effective techniques currently making waves across the big pond is known as strolling. This article will be exploring why

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  6. best-winter-fly-tactics

    Best Winter Trout Flies: Top Picks for January & February

    When summer's bright colours give way to autumn's muted hues, fly fishing for rainbow trout on UK stillwaters becomes an entirely new and challenging experience. With low pressure, dropping temperatures, and shorter days, trout behaviour changes. It's critical as an angler to adapt and modify your approaches for success.

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  7. euro-nymphing-grayling

    Euro Nymphing: A Complete Guide for Anglers

    Euro nymphing is an increasingly popular fly fishing technique that has transformed the way anglers target brown trout and grayling in moving water. Unlike traditional fly fishing, Euro nymphing relies on a unique setup that allows for an ultra-sensitive and highly controlled presentation of nymphs, making it especially

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  8. Early season trout flies

    Best Trout Flies For March & April - Early Season Tactics

    The anticipation for the start of the trout season is unbearable for most of us. In most instances, a lot of us have had to endure the 4 months of no fishing due to the closed season. Those lucky enough to have yearly stillwaters may have had the opportunity to wet a line through the winter and to land some nice trout along

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  9. Best Midge Repellent for fishing - Buyer's Guide

    Best Midge Repellent for fishing - Buyer's Guide

    Summer in Scotland is one of the most attractive places to be! Stunning scenery, welcoming locals, superb weather, great fishing - this could easily be mistaken for a highland paradise! Unfortunately, some areas of Scotland are also inhabited by the infamous and dreaded Scottish midge! So don't forget to buy our best midge

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  10. cod fishing

    7 Cod Fishing Tips To Help You Fish More Efficiently

    DON'T BAIT ABOUT THE BUSH!Fish your baits for 20 -30 minutes max then change them over, this ensures you're putting a fresh bait out regularly. It also allows you to work out where snags and features may be within the mark you are fishing. Fresh baits also ooze loads of natural juices which is an added attractant. Baits
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  11. top 3 cod rigs

    Best 3 Cod Fishing Rigs

    It’s a good idea to arrive at a venue with a rig wallet full of ready-tied terminal rigs to suit any conditions, especially when fishing over rough ground. Being prepared is the key to success! Having rig variations to hand let's you plan for bait changes, weather changes, and casting range changes, but it also allows for

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    Best fishing bags for fly fishing

    Welcome to our comprehensive guide to bags used by fly anglers the world over. There is a bag for every occasion and you may well need one or all of these on different fly fishing excursions. Read on to find out what each style of bag is used for and excursions. Read on to find out what each style of bag is used for and

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