18.11.2020
Taking to the water with a fishing rod, while enjoying the great outdoors has significant mental health benefits, including; reduced stress, increased concentration, boosted mood and overall improvement of self-esteem. Getting out on the bank for a relatively short period of time is a fantastic way to combat the stress…22.09.2020
When it comes trout lure fishing you’ve probably tried all the classic lures like the Abu toby, Mepps, Rapala Original Minnows and even Tasmanian devils! You cast them out, count them down and retrieve. An easy and effective lure fishing technique! But what if we told you there was another…23.03.2020
Nothing beats that almighty wall of resistance that you encounter when an actively hunting pike hits your lure! Tail walking, strong lunges and those ominous head shakes that resonate down your line as it tries to throw the hooks! Pike have been my chosen quarry of choice for a number…12.03.2020
The start of the trout season is upon us! After what seemed to be a never-ending Winter. The 15th March will see the doors open to a new and exciting trout fishing year. With air and water temperatures rising. Spring is certainly on its way! Waterways around the UK are…09.03.2020
Much kinder to fish and easier for unhooking! These are the first advantages that come to mind when discussions on single hooks arise. It’s been a debate that many lure anglers have had over the years. But in this article, we won’t be discussing the pros and cons. We will…24.02.2020
When it comes to bait selection for trout fishing. There is an array of bait options available from colourful artificial baits to live bait. So what exactly is the best bait for rainbow trout? In this article, we will be exploring the top 5 Rainbow trout baits you should be…27.01.2020
When we reach February we are at the latter end of winter. Just like January, February can be very challenging. Rainbow trout can still be very lethargic at this time of year. We would recommend implementing the same tactics used in January. If you’ve not had a chance to check…13.01.2020
January can be a very challenging fishing month; insect life becomes very sparse, underwater vegetation has died back and water temperatures have dropped significantly. These are just some of the main obstacles we have to endure as fly anglers. During the month of January, trout can become quite lethargic due…12.01.2020
In this article, we will be giving you the low down on the best spinning reels available on the market today for under £100. All these have been chosen by our team based on their performance, reliability and their popularity within the angling community – from beginners to the more…07.01.2020
At this point, you’re probably asking, what is Trout Area fishing? Well, Trout Area originates from Japan and is a finesse lure fishing technique that has started to gain in popularity here in the UK. The method is very similar to Light rock fishing, Bait Finesse Systems and dropshotting. It’s…07.01.2020
1. What species will you be fishing for? This is one of the first key questions you need to ask yourself. Each fly reel is specially designed for specific fish species in mind. This is highlighted by the profile of the reel and the line capacity of the reel. A…06.01.2020
The most commonly used bait fishing rig for pike is, without a doubt, the running ledger rig. This bait fishing rig is designed to fish a bait on the bottom of a lake or loch bed. The rig itself compromises of a run ring, buffer bead, quick-change link, a lead…
