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A Sea Fishing Tripod or beach rest is an an essential piece of kit for any sea angler looking to go bait fishing from the shore. When sea fishing with bait an angler will need to have his beachcaster rod tip elevated so bite detection can be registered on the tip of the rod.

Essential Features

Tripods need to be sturdy,

Yes, many modern fly fishing reels are designed to be ambidextrous with reversible drag systems. This means that you can change the drag direction to accommodate either left-hand or right-hand retrieve, depending on your preference. While the exact method can vary slightly depending on the manufacturer and model of the

When it comes to fly fishing, the right fly reel can make all the difference in your angling experience. Fly reels not only store your fly line but also provide the necessary drag system to control the fight with the fish. In this comprehensive buying guide, we will explore the different aspects to consider when choosing

When it comes to trout fly fishing, choosing the right rod is crucial for your success and enjoyment on the water. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect trout fly rod that suits your needs. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, we’ll dive into the key factors to consider when selecting

What is streamer fishing?

Here in the UK people think of streamer fishing as either a last chance method or a lazy cast out and let the fly swing around in the current style using still water flies – which is very far from the truth! In fact, using streamers is a very technical style of fishing which takes a lot of research

What is BFS?

BFS stands for Bait Finesse System. This system is made up of a baitcasting reel with a shallow lightweight spool and a light, or ultralight, action baitcaster rod. This setup allows the angler to effectively fish lures in the 1g to 7g weight range, something that has not previously been possible with a traditional

Wet flies are fished subsurface, often on a cast of two or three flies, and can be deadly for targeting both brown and rainbow trout, especially when there’s a bit of a wave on the water. Most wet fly patterns aren’t tied to represent any natural food item in particular but their general size, shape and colour could imitate

Finally, with the brute force of winter finally subsiding, the weather is on the up – fingers crossed!

There is some great fly fishing to be had in March, and in this article, we will be going through what our 10 go-to flies are for this time of the year in Stillwater.

Temperatures average around 10 degrees at this time

There are so many lures, plugs and jerk baits out there at the moment it is hard to decide on which ones to tackle up with for our rivers here in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We thought we’d put a little guide together explaining what we recommend from our experience.

There are six popular styles of lure that our knowledgable

In this article, we will be covering some of the best salmon flies to use throughout the season.

By breaking down the season into 3 different segments, we discuss what flies you should have in your box and how to fish them effectively for each time of year to help increase your chances of catching a salmon!

Best Salmon

When it comes to a trout bait selection for rainbow trout fishing, there is an array of bait options available from colourful artificial power baits to live bait. So what exactly is the best trout fishing bait for rainbow trout? In this article, we will be exploring the top 5 Rainbow trout baits you should be trying this