Fishing in spring can be incredibly frustrating and the truth is that most anglers are making the same mistakes. Feeding too much, fishing too deep, and sitting on dead lines where the fish have moved on. So today we are breaking down some of the
The match results on this river I decided to fish for this session have been consistently good for months now and after keeping an eye on the weights coming out, I couldn’t resist giving it a go. When you’re seeing 60lb to 80lb winning weights on
During the winter months, water clarity on commercial fisheries often improves dramatically, and with that comes a change in fish behaviour. Carp, F1s and silvers become far more wary, regularly backing away from the margins to avoid having a pole
Bread waggler fishing is one of those methods that you really do have to work out on the day. Until you do, it can feel slow and even a little bit demoralising. But once you get that first bite, it becomes a rig that keeps you catching no matter how
Commercial silverfish fishing has exploded over the last couple of seasons, and after spending more time on it myself, it is easy to see why. With big silverfish finals popping up all over the country and carp becoming increasingly moody in the
Welcome to this match masterclass. Every now and again, something comes along that completely changes match fishing. It really does not happen very often but for me, that’s exactly what the Pole Feeder Rig has done. It combines the accuracy and
Over the years, the pellet waggler has been behind countless match wins up and down the country. For me, it really comes down to two very different styles. There’s the all-out carnage approach where you’re feeding heavily, casting right on top
It's undeniable that margin fishing is a huge part of modern match fishing. Catching big carp close in can often be the difference between winning and losing in a match fishing situation. But what happens when the margins aren’t shallow, and
It’s live match time again and I know how much everyone enjoys these. This time I have taken on the biggest challenge that I possibly could. We’ve booked onto the River Yare for what’s easily one of the biggest open matches in the UK. This
There’s no better feeling than seeing your float zip under in the warm summer weather, in this Match Masterclass, I’m taking you through my complete guide to catching shallow. We’re covering five rigs in total, each with its own strengths, and