Traditional Approach, Contemporary Match FishingMatch fishing provides a relatively short, intense way to experience the challenges of angling. Five hours of pitting your wits against whatever your venue holds.While the complexities of modern seat
Commercial fisheries normally hold a big head of quality silver fish, species like roach, rudd, perch, hybrids and skimmers, which don’t tend to show much on standard tactics. But there is a way to find these fish in big numbers and it’s
Spodding/Spombing has revolutionised our ability to accurately feed our chosen fishing spot with even the smallest lightest food items at extreme range. This is all done with maximum efficiency, ensuring minimal bait is wasted, and keeping your bait
With the temperatures dropping this time of year, especially overnight, your bivvy is a place of real sanctuary away from the cold, wind and wet. There are a number of things that you can do to maximise your comfort; here are our top 5 bivvy tips:
Sit Back and RelaxHere at Angling Direct, we appreciate the importance of home comforts while you're out on the bank. A good quality fishing chair can make all the difference during a day session, allowing you to stay out as long as you need
Although it says on the packet that Dynamite Swim Stim Betaine Green Groundbait is for carp, I’ve discovered that tench like this gear too. At this time of the year tench can be a bit fussy, fizzing loads of bubbles over your feed but refusing to
First trip of the month was to Willows Fishery at Foston. I wanted to try the shallow lake again by the car park, after enjoying a couple of great day’s sport there last year. I still had a pole rig handy that I used before, but needed to take even
As daylight hours reduce, temperatures drop, and winter looms this can often result in a few anglers ‘packing up’ until spring. Fishing short sessions can be a great way to not only maximise your limited time on the bank but also help you catch
With autumn well on its way, if not here already, we look at an awesome target for a winter campaign; a specimen roach over the magical 2lb mark. Anyone hoping to land a specimen redfin here’s a few choice tips to help you in your quest:Choice Of
A fish finder does far more than just finding fish. Giving you an effective way to plumb and map out every detail of your swim, from where the snags are, to what species are present, a powerful, modern fish finder allows you to check your rig