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posted on 8 February 2015 in Hints and TipsCommon name: Barbel Latin name: Barbus barbus Record weight: Nineteen pounds, taken by Tony Gibson from the River Great Ouse at Kickles Farm in the Spring of 2001. Distribution: Naturally found only i...more info >>>
The Bream
posted on 8 February 2015 in Hints and TipsCommon name: Common bream Latin name: Abramis brama Record weight: Broken several times in 2001, currently the largest specimen is a fish of 18lb 12oz caught from Bawburgh lake in Norfolk. Distributi...more info >>>
The Chub
posted on 8 February 2015 in Hints and TipsLatin name: Leuciscus cephalus Record weight: 8lb 10z, taken by P. Smith from the River Wear in 1994. Distribution: Found in England, except Cornwall, South Wales, and Southern Scotland. In Europe chu...more info >>>
Facts on Grayling
posted on 16 January 2015 in Hints and TipsCommon name: Grayling Latin name: Thymallus thymallus Record weight: Despite a record weight of only 4lb 3oz, caught in 1989 by MrS.R. Lanigan, the grayling is known to grow much larger than this in E...more info >>>
Pole Fishing Rig for Carp
posted on 16 January 2015 in Hints and TipsGood all around pole fishing rig for carpI would use a shorter stumpy Float for this sometimes called drippers Also try this rig with at least 6 inches of line on the bottom as this is great for catch...more info >>>
About Maggots
posted on 16 January 2015 in Hints and TipsMaggots are probably the easiest to keep fresh. When you bring the maggots home from the shop where you bought them, make sure that the sawdust in which you most likely got them is dry. If it is moist...more info >>>
Facts on Pike
posted on 16 August 2014 in Hints and TipsCommon name: Pike Latin name: Esox lucius Record weight: 46lb 13 oz caught from Llandegfedd Reservoir in Wales by R. Lewis in 1992. Distribution: One of the most widespread of all freshwater fish. Fou...more info >>>
Simple Rigs for Float Fishing
posted on 16 August 2014 in Hints and TipsHere is 3 ways to try when Float fishingrig 1Fishing on the Bottom Rig 2Fishing Shallow or about 1foot of the top good if you get the roach feeding well or in summer Rig 3Fishing about 2 inch on the b...more info >>>
Plumbing The Depths
posted on 15 June 2014 in Hints and TipsOver the last few years I have seen Many Anglers Down the lakes not spending any time Plumbing the Depths when fishing Pole , Float , Feeder Ect This is a real shame as I feel it is Must every time be...more info >>>
Cover Your Bait with Paste!
posted on 15 May 2014 in Hints and TipsWhen carp fishing, standing out from the crowd is the best way to get an edge. Carp are more and more difficult to catch even when using the old faithful methods of PVA bags or mesh bags.Covering your...more info >>>
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