Lure fishing set ups, everything you need. In this article, I will recommend specific rods, reels, lures and lines to create a top-knotch lure fishing set up. Crucially, we will look at which reels go well with which rods and which lines etc. Then, I’ll explain why each of these products has been recommended in
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The cod family | 10 tips for lure fishing Cod are fat, demersal fish that cruise into our waters once temperatures get cool enough towards the end of Autumn. Our winter is like a summer vacation from the Arctic for them. Cod fishing has come on considerably in recent years due to advances in gear,
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Sea Fishing lines Your line is perhaps more important even than your reel or your rod. If your line is poor quality, it will tangle easily and reduce the time you spend fishing. Good line lasts way longer and allows you to cast much further. Upgrading your line is an easy way to improve the
The best mackerel feathers & lures In this article, I will highlight some of the best mackerel spinners and feathers. We will begin with the highest quality options and work our way towards popular but less effective lures down the page to show what to avoid. There are two types of mackerel lures; feathers for
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The best beach casting reels, and how to find yours Beach casting reels have to put up with a lot. Heavy leads demand a certain calibre of reel, and having good line lay can improve casting distance. The best sea fishing reels are like fricken’ sports cars, but this is not necessary. My aim is
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Squid Fishing UK |11 tips for jigging at midnight Jigging for squid is very different from other fishing methods. Most of the takes come as the lure is falling, rather than being retrieved. The lures used have no hooks. Squid are present much more often than many realise, and when they are present they aren’t
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Sea trout photography credit: David Miller Spinning for Brown Trout in the UK | 20 Tips Trout fishing where I’m from in Cornwall means seeking out secret streams behind car parks, exploring the moors, or fishing one of the many trout lakes or private rivers. In this guide I will make the case that each
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Mullet fishing | 13 tips Mullet are notoriously challenging to catch on rod and line. These fish are tantalisingly visible but are known for swimming right by past baits as if they did not exist. This type of behaviour, along with their tendency to vanish completely when spooked, has seen them dubbed as ‘grey ghosts’.
Sea fishing starter kit | beginners set up First, I will explain the three main types of sea fishing set up. Each of the below set ups will get you out fishing, but they will each offer you something a bit different. The first kits – beachcasting and spinning will be explained briefly with links
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Lure fishing rigs & when to use them Choosing the right rig is often the difference between catching fish and blanking. In this guide we aim to cover every lure fishing rig, and when to use it to catch UK salt and freshwater fish species. We will look at lure fishing rigs from Japan, America
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