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. A Practical Guide To Using A Casino Spelfilter SafelyOnline gambling should remain an occasional form of entertainment, not a way to solve financial problems or manage stress. A spelfilter, or gambling filter,…
  2. How to use a bomb or ledger rig for chub in deep runsChub often hold in the steady water at the head or tail of a deep river run. They may sit close to the bottom, especially when the flow is carrying food…
  3. Simple Ways To Store And Transport Live MaggotsLive maggots are among the most dependable baits for coarse fishing, but they need a little care before they reach the bank. Kept warm, damp, or short of air,…
  4. Feeder fishing for carp: choosing the right sizeFeeder fishing is one of the most dependable ways to present a concentrated patch of bait for carp. The feeder carries groundbait, pellets or particles to the…
  5. How to Fish a Controllable Waggler Float Across a RiverA controllable waggler is one of the most useful floats for presenting bait across a river when a standard float drifts too quickly. It lets you cast beyond…
  6. Best Times to Target Perch in Shallow River PoolsPerch are among the most accessible predators for a beginner coarse angler. They live in rivers, drains and canals, and a shallow pool can produce excellent…
  7. Tench fishing beside marginal reeds: casting and presentationTench are often close to the bank, yet fishing for them among marginal reeds demands care. Their feeding routes may run along the edge of a reed bed, across a…
  8. A beginner’s guide to making your own pole elastic connectorsPole elastic connectors are small components, but they have an important job. They join the elastic inside a pole section to the line, allowing a hooked fish…
  9. How to Identify Bite Types When Feeder Fishing for BreamBream are often confident feeders, but their bites can look surprisingly delicate. A quivertip may tremble for several seconds before pulling round, or it may…
  10. Using a Small Spinning Reel for Light Canal FishingA small spinning reel can be an excellent choice for light canal fishing, especially when you want to explore margins, fish moving bait, or target perch and…