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Weighing fish is something all anglers will do at some point. It can be nice to know the weight of the fish if it's a special capture. It is a fairly straightforward process but it's easy to not weigh a fish accurately. Here is the best way to weigh a fish. Zero Your Sling! Firstly once the fish is in...

When fishing there is always the chance of catching fish and it's only natural to have a photo. However what do you do when you have the lake to yourself? This blog should give you an insight to self takes and how to get the best out of your self takes! What Equipment Do I Need? For equipment it's fairly...

Maggots are a devastating yet underused bait in carp fishing. If you are fishing a venue with a very low stock of nuisance species then maggots should always be incorporated in a mix, as after all they do catch carp! Here are some hints and tips for your maggot fishing. If you're new to it, give it a go! When...

Fish Care is very important and there are very good reasons as to why. You're catching fish and releasing them, you want to put as much effort into ensuring they go back in the best condition they possibly can be in. It's essential you're always on top of your game when it comes to fish safety to ensure that no...

As many anglers know, spooling up reels can be a pain and as a result it is often a job which doesn't happen as much as it should. This article should make spooling your reels ten times easier than before. Backing Line The use of a backing line is a game changer for spooling your reels. It saves you money...

Fishing in silt is often a situation many anglers often find themselves in. A lot of lakes are quite silty and sometimes you need a few adjustments to ensure presentation. Here is a run down of how to fish in silt effectively. Rigs Tie your rigs longer than usual. This ensures that your rig sits over the silt as your...

Solid Bag fishing is a simple yet awesome method of catching carp. A hookbait surrounded by a tight parcel of food, what isn't to like about that! Here are some tips regarding solid bags and how to fish with them as effectively as possible. Solid Bag Rigs You can use a multitude of rigs with your solid bags. Essentially as...

There is a variety of Spombs and Spods available on the shelves of a modern angling store. With so much of them having different advantages to another, here is a little run through of our popular spods and spombs and what they do differently. Spomb Spod Bomb Baiting System The original Spomb and the first to break the market. Everyone...

Preparation is very important, as we know, prep work has to take place before angling. It can be alot to undertake sometimes and things are often forgotten. Here are 5 things you should do the day / evening before you go fishing. Charge your Chargables! Make sure your power bank and any other chargeable items are full of charge. Not...

Baiting Poles are simply an edge I couldn't live without! Ever since the release of the Bushwhacker, baiting poles seem to be more popular than ever in modern day carp fishing. They are very ideal for margin fishing and are perfect for stealth. However, are they really needed in carp fishing? How much advantages do they have? What can they...