Coarse Fishing Tips
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Practical how-to guides, rigs, baits and tackle advice from an angler sharing what he's learned on rivers, lakes and canals across the UK.

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  1. Setting Up a Short Hooklink for a Method Feeder in Heavy WeedHeavy weed is a constant frustration for method feeder anglers working lakes, slow-moving rivers, and overgrown farm dams. A short hooklink keeps the bait…
  2. River barbel on PVA mesh bags with halibut pelletsBarbel are one of the hardest-fighting coarse fish in the UK, and a well-presented PVA bag is often the difference between a blank and a personal best. The…
  3. Picking the right pole float size for any water depthPole fishing rewards attention to detail, and the float sits at the heart of that precision. A correctly sized float delivers a crisp bite, holds the rig in…
  4. Multi-Day Tench Baiting Tactics That Keep Fish Coming BackFor anglers working the slow bends of the Murray River, the willow-lined stretches of Lake Mulwala, or the quiet backwaters near Renmark, a multi-day tench…
  5. Dace on a Streamy River with a Light Stick FloatDace are lively, quick-biting fish that reward a mobile approach. They often hold in shallow runs, below riffles, and along the edge of steadier water, where a…
  6. Using Surface Poppers For Summer Carp In Low LightWarm evenings can make carp surprisingly willing to feed on the surface. In Australia, the best opportunities often arrive at first light or during the last…
  7. How to Fish a Slider Float for Bream in a Deep Quarry LakeA slider float is one of the most useful methods for presenting bait at depth when a fixed float cannot be set comfortably. In a deep quarry lake, it lets you…
  8. Setting Up a Running Ledger Rig for Chub in Winter GalesWinter chub fishing is a test of control rather than complicated tackle. A running ledger lets a fish pick up bait without immediately feeling a fixed lead,…
  9. Preparing a Liquid Sticky Bait for Busy Commercial SilversOn pressured commercial waters, silver fish respond predictably to baits that hold flavour in the swim. A liquid sticky bait keeps fish grubbing without…
  10. Fishing a Pole with a Carbon Stiff Rig for Deep Lake CarpFishing a pole for deep-water carp is a precise method rather than a short-range margin tactic. A carbon stiff rig gives the hooklength and bait enough control…