Category - General

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Casting At Night

Use a luminous bead. Charged with a torch and it stays visible for 20 secs – long enough to...

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Organic Bait Stops

Rather than pay for plastic stops for bait, that may be harmful if digested by fish, use a blade of...

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Timing Is Important

Fish such as carp often feed at the same time of day for a long time. Plan your fishing to take...

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Stay A Little Longer

Most anglers pack up too early. For most species the half hour either side of sunset is often...

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DIY Float Tube

Instead of buying expensive float boxes, use an old Pringles tub. You can easily paint them to...

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Get Organised!

If you’re fishing at night – keep it simple. Get in the habit of putting everything you...

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Get A Head Torch

Head torches are invaluable for preserving your night vision and keeps your hands free. The LED...

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Re-hydrate

In the summer, I’ve been guilty of not drinking enough fluids when it’s hot. It can...

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Forget The Diet!

Eating keeps you warm in cold weather. A calorie is actually a measurement of heat. Steve Burke...

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Safety First!

Always wear a proper life-jacket when you go out in a boat. A foam buoyancy aid is not a life...

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Be Prepared!

Always carry a spare tip ring, a lighter and some hot melt glue. If you damage an intermediate ring...

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