Savage Gear SG2 Reel Review Note: since writing this review, we do not recommend these reels for saltwater fishing as in our personal experience, they haven’t been as saltwater resistant as some others at the same price point. Still – an exceptionally smooth low-cost reel for freshwater stuff. Fishmag is reader-supported and earns commissions from
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Best brown trout lures UK Let’s go through every type of brown trout lure and highlight the best trout lures for UK anglers. Brown trout behaviour and feeding preferences vary depending on the water you’re fishing. The challenge of lure fishing for trout is to find the ‘pattern’ that works on the day. I have
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The best braided fishing lines, ranked We look at the best braids, from the budget options to high-end Japanese imports. Nobody goes back to regular monofilament line once they’ve used a decent braid. Getting a quality braided line means further casting, superior bite sensitivity and improved connection to your lure’s action. It heightens the whole
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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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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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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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Lure fishing for pike & choosing the best pike rods Fishmag is reader-supported and earns commissions from affiliate sales, such as from amazon. Pike fishing laws and permissions depend on where you are fishing. There is a link to the national bylaws here. Some clubs also have their own requests, such as the use of
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Lure fishing for perch | 24 Perch Fishing Tips Right now in a water near you, fish are spraying across the water’s surface, with perch chasing beneath. Whether your local water has tree-lined banks or canals filled with submerged shopping trolleys and street cones, there is excellent perch fishing at your doorstep. These tips should
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Find the best perch lures & rigs Let’s start by looking at the four perch lures that will cover you in every fishing situation. Then, let’s break down every perch lure, jig and rig by type. Finally, we’ll highlight some of the best rigs that are used on the predator competition circuit. This page contains product
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The Perch Rod Guide | Stalking predators with light tackle The best rods for lure fishing for perch are ultra-lightweight. If you’re fishing in small ponds or canals, there’s no need for a rod that casts more than 10g (1/3rd oz). A rod like this has the sensitivity to pick up on subtle bites during
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