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. Burnt corn feeding tactics for tench and carp successWhen Australian coarse anglers head out after tench and carp, the difference between a quiet session and a busy net often comes down to swim preparation. Burnt…
  2. Setting Up a Buffer Bead Rig for Barbel in Snaggy RiversA buffer bead rig gives a barbel angler a simple running-lead arrangement with extra protection around the swivel knot. That small cushion matters when a…
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  5. Fishing a gin clear lake with a tiny float and light lineFishing in crystal-clear water separates patient anglers from those who rely on power and volume. When a lake is gin clear, every movement is magnified, making…
  6. Low diameter braid tips for long range feeder fishingLong range feeder fishing rewards anglers who can place a feeder tight to a feature well beyond 80 metres. Mono has long been the default mainline, but a low…
  7. Rechargeable banksticks for night fishing sessions down underThere's something quietly addictive about wetting a line after dark along the Murray or beside a still Gippsland lake. Australians have turned night fishing…
  8. Fishing A Walk And Trot Technique For Summer BreamSummer bream fishing rewards a mobile approach. Rather than sitting over one bed of groundbait all day, you search the swim with a float, allowing the rig to…
  9. Choosing the right groundbait mix for river roachGroundbait is the foundation of a successful roach session on moving water, and getting the mix right often makes the difference between a quiet afternoon and…
  10. Setting Up Bungee Style Pole Elastic for Aggressive CarpA pole elastic system gives an angler a controlled way to absorb sudden lunges from carp. When it is set up properly, the elastic stretches under pressure…