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The Xmas Match
Disclaimer: any resemblance to persons living or dead is entirely appropriate! Billy gave a playful...
Flood Fishing
Flood Fishing By Pete Tillotson October is usually a time when the river Kennet colours up and...
Feature Finding
Introduction When looking at a swim from the bank there may be features like overhanging trees or...
Nasty Old Snags
A Technical look At Snag Fishing There is nothing more frustrating than waiting all day, all night...
Catapults, Striking and Weirpools
Hi, I’m using casters and every time I catapult them they go totally the wrong way due to the...
Canal Carp, Feeder Fishing
Hi Bob, I was wondering whether you could give me any tips in catching carp on my local canal...
Rivers, Reservoirs and Feeders
I am an enthusiastic youngster who fishes the pole regularly. However, I have never tried it on a...
Pole Floats And Roach
What is the main difference between pole floats for rivers compared with stillwaters? Very much the...
Bream, Sliding Floats & Terminal Tackle
Dear Bob, I am a young match angler at my local club, who is a very keen fan. My local water holds...
Roach And Rudd
I’ve just started pole fishing. How do I decide how much line to have between the pole tip...
Striking And Legering
From Steve Farmer; When pole fishing for carp and smaller fish what’s the best way to strike...