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. Trapping Winter Roach With a Deadbait Groundbait MixWinter fishing tests an angler's patience, especially when targeting species that slow right down as the water temperature drops. In the UK, roach are a…
  2. Feeding a Swim for a Long Tench Session Done RightTench are notoriously shy fish that demand a thoughtful approach, particularly when you plan to spend a full day or longer on the bank. A successful long…
  3. Tackling a Small Pond for Perch with Lures and LivebaitImagine standing at the edge of a suburban pond in Melbourne or Adelaide, light rod in hand, watching for the bronze flash of a perch under the surface. Small…
  4. Running Float Rigs for Barbel in Deep River PoolsA running float rig is a classic river fishing setup that allows bait to trundle naturally with the flow while keeping a visible indicator on the surface. For…
  5. How to Use a Small Pole Cup for Accurate Bait PlacementA small pole cup lets you deliver groundbait, pellets, soil or loose offerings with far less disturbance than throwing by hand. Mounted on the pole tip, it…
  6. Best Times To Fish A Canal For Roach During The DayRoach are often most catchable when a canal is quiet, the light is manageable and the fish can feed without constant disturbance. The best period may be a…
  7. Setting Up a Puddle Chod Rig for Bottom Feeding CarpSmall ponds and shallow urban waters can be excellent places to find carp feeding over soft mud, leaf debris and fine weed. A compact chod-style rig gives the…
  8. How to Roll a Stick Float for Bream in a Subtle River FlowRolling a stick float is a controlled way to present bait to bream when the current is too gentle for a heavy feeder but too lively for a motionless float. The…
  9. Fishing a Flat Method Feeder Over Heavy Silt for CarpA flat method feeder can be highly effective for carp, yet deep, soft silt changes how the rig behaves. The feeder may disappear, the hook bait can be buried…
  10. Preparing a Particle Mix for Tench on a Pressured LakeTench fishing has a quiet but growing following across Australia, particularly among specimen anglers chasing the species in Victorian lakes and around the…