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 Land a Big Carp on a Pole with a Short HandleA short-handled pole feels nimble for silverfish and small roach, but when a hefty carp kites across the swim and your tip dips like a bobbing cork, the lack…
  2. Setting Up A Straight Through Line For Mini Species FishingA straight-through line is one of the simplest ways to fish for small, cautious species. The main line runs from the reel or pole tip directly to the hook,…
  3. Zig Rig Tactics for Suspended Carp Down UnderCatching carp that refuse the bottom is one of the biggest headaches for serious Aussie specimen fishos. Brutes in Murray-Darling impoundments can clear…
  4. Best Bait Options for Chub in Low Water ConditionsWhen rivers shrink to a fraction of their winter flow, chub become one of the trickiest targets on the bank. The fish sulk in shaded slots, refuse anything…
  5. Adjusting your pole section for windy daysWindy weather is one of the most common headaches for anyone pole fishing on exposed Australian venues, whether you are tucked into a swim on the Murray River…
  6. Tackling canal lock areas for mixed species in AustraliaAustralian canal lock areas are quietly productive for anglers chasing variety in a single session. From the Maribyrnong near Melbourne to Paynesville in…
  7. Feeder Fishing Tactics for Swift Australian RiversRiver fishing in Australia creates conditions that punish a standard quiver tip. The Goulburn below Lake Eildon, the Murray around Echuca, and the Nepean…
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  9. Using a Hybrid Pole Float for Silvers and CarpA hybrid pole float sits between a delicate silver-fish pattern and a robust carp float. It gives enough sensitivity to show a roach, rudd or small perch…
  10. Best Times to Catch Roach on Canals in JulyRoach are often easiest to find when light levels are low and the canal has not yet been disturbed by walkers, boats or heavy bankside traffic. In July, that…