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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New to coarse fishing? Browse guides on rigs, baits, floats and pole techniques written from hands-on experience.

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  1. Roach on the pole: choosing punch bread or maggotRoach are one of the best fish for learning pole fishing. They feed confidently, show clear changes in behaviour, and often reward small adjustments to depth,…
  2. How to Set Up a Helicopter Rig for Fishing Over Weed BedsFishing over weed can be highly productive, but presenting a bait cleanly is often difficult. A lead may disappear into the stems, while a conventional fixed…
  3. A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing the Waggler on a Margin for TenchFishing a waggler close to the bank is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to catch tench. The margin often holds feeding fish because it offers cover,…
  4. Choosing the Right Feeder Tip for Different Casting DistancesFeeder fishing becomes far more consistent when the quivertip matches the distance, feeder weight and conditions. A tip that is too soft may struggle to cast…
  5. Reliable hook knots for fine lines in winterCold water makes coarse fish cautious, so a small hook and fine hooklength can produce more bites than heavy tackle. Roach, skimmers, perch and shy tench often…
  6. How to Fish a Float in a Strong Current with a Trot TechniqueTrot fishing is one of the most effective ways to present a bait in a flowing river. The float travels downstream at a controlled pace while the hook bait…
  7. The advantage of using a short pole for tight canal swimsCanal fishing often means working within a narrow strip of open water between the towpath, far bank vegetation, moored boats, and overhanging trees. In these…
  8. Pele Fishing In The UK: Rules, Seasons And Practical Advice“Pele fishing” is not a recognised legal term for a separate angling method or freshwater species in the UK. In most cases, anglers mean pellet fishing:…
  9. A Practical Guide To Comparing Baccarat Value OnlineOnline baccarat attracts players with simple rules, quick rounds, and several betting options. Yet the quality of a game depends on more than its visual…
  10. Craps rules explained for a clearer casino experienceCraps is one of the most energetic table games in a casino, but its fast pace can make the layout appear complicated at first. The basic idea is simple:…