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. How to fish a running line with a light feeder for dace on riversA running-line light feeder is a deliberately soft presentation for dace. The feeder carries a loose cloud of groundbait downstream while the hook bait travels…
  2. Best pole tactics for landing big carp from a high platformBig carp are rarely won from a high platform with the biggest hookbait. Success comes from balance: enough presentation to earn a bite, enough elastic to…
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  4. A heavy feeder fast-glide method for river barbelBarbel feeding in moving water rewards bait that stays in the same patch of riverbed while the current tries to carry it downstream. A feeder controls this:…
  5. Fishing a small pellet on a hair rig for winter roachWinter roach often give sparse, delicate bites, but a small pellet on a hair rig turns that caution into an advantage. The bait is visible without being bulky,…
  6. A hinged stiff link rig for cautious lake perchA hinged stiff link rig for cautious lake perch combines a short, firm hooklink with a moving bait section. Developed for wary carp, the idea gives fish a…
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  9. Setting up a balsa wood float for gentle surface feeding chubSurface-feeding chub give immediate visual feedback, but their light takes punish a heavy setup. A fine balsa float, small hook and compact bait can register…
  10. Preparing a Vitalin and Meat Mix for Tench in Cold SpringTench often feed reluctantly in a cold spring, but they rarely stop feeding altogether. The trick is to offer a concentrated, protein-rich scent rather than a…