Advanta X5 Rig Line is so good I don’t use anything else for all my pole rigs and running line hook lengths. This super thin and clear Japanese line is more accurate than some popular high tech monos, which tend to be thicker than stated. So, if
It might seem like a lot of extra effort forming a strung bulk of small shot, instead of using a simple olivette to load bigger pole floats, but this kind of attention to detail can make a big difference. Before explaining the advantages of using
A big problem with light action pole catapults is the fine diameter elastics tend to twist up and tangle a lot, particularly when loose feeding regularly. It’s hard enough hanging onto a long pole, without having to untangle a catapult every few
Many commercial fisheries hold decent sized perch and at this time of the year when the colder weather has slowed down carp activity, it’s a perfect time to target them. But there is one major problem when trying to catch perch in this type of
Tiny dibber style pole floats are designed for fishing shallow with long poles, mainly tight to features on the far bank of small rivers, canals and snake lakes. They also work well presented close to lily beds and islands on stillwaters. Short
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
If you have never used expander pellets it’s well worth giving them a go, because when prepared properly this bait can be absolutely deadly, particularly on commercial fisheries. All you need for expanders is a pellet pump and maybe some liquid
There’s a new way of kick-starting groundbait feeder swims that is catching on big time. It has been standard practice in the past to begin a feeder session with a normal sized feeder, casting regularly during the first hour to get a decent amount