Tag: Dave Coster

Swivels are great for joining different strength lines together, preventing line twist and gaining extra strength compared to simply using knots. Swivel links are also very useful for attaching various tackle like leger weights, feeders and loaded

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I was pleasantly surprised to find how easy it was to fit puller bungs to the top two power kits of my pole. I bought some side bushes and gripper beads recently, read the instructions and gave it a go.First of all, the instructions inside the packet

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I was travelling to the Angling Direct HQ on the A15 towards Norwich when I happened to see the Tydd Gote sign, noting that the North Level Drain is only 50 minutes’ drive from my house. That was enough to wet my appetite. I waited until my fishing

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Strung Shot A great way of starting a stick float session is to use evenly strung shot. You can use number 4,6 or 8 split shot sizes to do this on the main line, then attach a hook length loop-to-loop style. Use a fairly long 18- 20inch hook length

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UPS AND DOWNS ON THE CANAL After some great catches on the Grantham Canal during May, I decided to continue exploring this interesting, but often tricky venue. I first tried a place locals call the “Carp Pound”, which is about a mile west of the

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