Bristol Angling Centre Blog

  1. Beginner Guide - What You need and How To Catch Your First Fish on a Float

    Beginner Guide - What You need and How To Catch Your First Fish on a Float
    Fishing can be a complicated sport for people new to the sport and beginners. There can be confusion on what gear you need and what gear is nice to have. Well if you are looking to get into coarse fishing and you don't know what you need to catch a fish, then this blog should help you catch your first...
  2. Hookbaits - Which Hookbait To Use in Different Fishing Situations

    Hookbaits - Which Hookbait To Use in Different Fishing Situations
    With the different range of hook-baits available to the model day angler, there are many hook-baits which are more suited to different fishing situations. For an example, the amount of nuisance species in a lake can often result in a choice of a bigger hookbait. Sinking Hookbaits Sinking hook-baits are one the most ideal hook-baits for when you are fishing...
  3. Tom Bankes - Sticklebacks to Throwing Sticks

    Tom Bankes - Sticklebacks to Throwing Sticks
    Tom Bankes, the owner of the historic Savay Lake, has written his first published book "Sticklebacks to Throwing Sticks". Up until now Tom has always carried out his angling 'under the radar' so this will be a must read with tales from Savay and many of the other venues Tom has fished over the years. This book includes all varieties...
  4. Stalking - Tips and Tricks For Catching Fish Close In!

    Stalking - Tips and Tricks For Catching Fish Close In!
    Stalking carp is probably the most fun way of catching a carp. Making the effort to stay extra quiet and sneaky so that the carp does not have clue, there is a real buzz about it. With stalking, you are ussualy fishing in shallow water or on the surface so you can clearly see the carp. This aids you in...
  5. Fishing Small Lakes - How To Approach Small and Intimate Lakes

    Fishing Small Lakes - How To Approach Small and Intimate Lakes
    Fishing small lakes is a fun way of fishing, being able to see most of the lake from every swim and often you get more opportunities to catch that extra fish or two. If you fish a small lake correctly, you can be really successful with your fishing. Here are some points to consider when fishing a smaller lake Keep...
  6. Snag Fishing - Some Tips to Prevent You Loosing Fish

    Snag Fishing - Some Tips to Prevent You Loosing Fish
    Fishing towards snags can be one of the best ways to catch fish off the bottom. The fish feel safe under the cover of a snag meaning they are going to be more confident. However fishing to snags can cost you fish as well and you have to fish correctly. There is more to consider to make sure you are...
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  8. Packing Light - How to Travel Light and Keep on the Move

    Packing Light - How to Travel Light and Keep on the Move
    In modern carp angling there is so much different kit you can take. Travelling light helps you keep on the move when you are fishing and from the popularity of Nash's Urban Banx videos, traveling light and keeping on the move is becoming more popular than ever. How To Pack Light Luggage Organisation This depends on your situation on where...
  9. Rig Guide - The Blow Back Rig - How to Tie the Rig, What is the Rig Suited For?

    Rig Guide - The Blow Back Rig - How to Tie the Rig, What is the Rig Suited For?
    In modern day carp angling, there are so many different rigs available for different presentations. You got wafter rigs, bottom bait rigs and pop-up rigs. For my wafter and bottom bait fishing, I have been using the Blow Back rig for a good couple of years. Here is a quick guide on this rig. What Components Do I Need? For...
  10. The Washing Line - Fish Margins More Effectively!

    The Washing Line - Fish Margins More Effectively!
    Margin fishing is one of the best ways to catch carp, right in the edge next to where they feel safe. Most anglers will just cast a rig on that spot and fish like you ussualy would with the line running through the water. This still catches carp and there is nothing wrong about doing this, but there is a...
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