There aren't many more exciting ways to catch chub than watching them come up and confidently take a piece of bread from the surface. In this episode of Specimen Series, I head out on a scorching summer morning to stalk chub along a low, clear river
Everywhere you look at the moment, anglers are catching on PVA bags. The bags they're using are heavily boosted and fished in a particular style, so that’s exactly the approach I’m taking in this Match Masterclass at Baston. The venue is packed
During the summer months when the weather is really hot carp often spend long periods cruising just beneath the surface. When they're within pole range, we all know that mugging is one of the most effective tactics in match fishing. But what happens
Surface fishing has to be one of the best ways to catch carp. There's something special about actually seeing everything happen right in front of your eyes. The close calls, the missed opportunities, and then that moment when you finally hook
Everybody knows that the overshotted rig and the jigger rig are two of the most effective shallow fishing setups ever. We've tested it, we’ve filmed it underwater, and the results speak for themselves. The problem is that more and more fisheries
Commercial fisheries have evolved massively over the years, with the fish now coming in closer than ever before. One tactic that’s become more effective than ever is fishing the top kit line. In this latest Match Masterclass, I'll explain why
For this episode of Specimen Series, I headed down to the Cotswolds to fish the stunning Netherwood Lakes. The venue is everything you could want from a classic tench water, with crystal clear water, lily pads, weed beds and plenty of beautiful fish
For a few short weeks between the river season ending and tench fishing starting, I always find myself drawn back to where fishing first began for me, carp fishing. I love targeting different species throughout the year, but when spring finally
Spring is finally here, and with it comes one of the best opportunities of the year to really put a solid net of fish together. As the water starts to warm, fish naturally begin searching for high-protein food sources, and that’s exactly where meat
Spring has finally sprung! And I imagine that most of you reading this will absolutely love carp fishing at this time of year too. Don’t get me wrong, I love my winter fishing, the chub, pike, and perch, but as a carp angler through and through,