Last month, I waxed lyrical about the amazing bone-fishing of the Seychelles. It’s quite new, the bone-fishing. The fish have always been there of course, but it’s only recently that anglers have discovered the potential of these gleaming coral atolls of the Indian Ocean, with their creamy powder-puff lagoons, filled with Bombay Sapphire gin
In the last month I have been out several times with varying degrees of success. My short tench trips are not turning out too well. Three trips so far have produced a big fat zero, despite being in the right swim with the right bait etc. I know this because other guys are fishing the…
1. The Breakaway Impact Lead.For me this is the most significant advance in terminal tackle in a long time. Not only does the Impact lead have a streamlined shape, aiding casting, and excellent holding properties but more importantly it provides a near failsafe release of the hook every time. I have been using these leads…
Obviously, if you are going to spend time pre-baiting a river there is no point in using a bait that is commonly in use by others. In the past I have had great success using 8mm trout pellets as my winter chub bait, but it has been noticeable that catches fall away when the water…
I run a young company called Ebro Enterprise & Leisure (E.E.L.). My partner Derek who lives in England came out for his last trip of the year before the river started to flood, to try and get the elusive 100lb + Catfish that had managed to elude him for the whole of the year. On…
You see, tope are the UK boat anglers favourite summer fish alongside the bass. In the more noted tope fishing areas visiting anglers generate welcome income via the hiring of charter boats, guest house accommodation, bait, tackle and travel expenses, and inevitably in the pub for a post-mortem of the days sport. Take the tope…
Of all the factors which affect our ability to catch trout, the weather is often thought one of the most critical. Lesley: Frying tonight Highs…and lows How many times have you seen anglers pile into the bar afterwards muttering things like “Oh it was far too – bright – windy – calm – hot –…