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The massive cod catches from Dungeness beach in Kent back in the 1960’s were the catalyst that spawned the dramatic development in surf fishing tackle and casting techniques that we witnessed through the 70’s and 80’s. Modified tackle and the pendulum cast gave us the ability to put big baits out well over 100-metres into…

IrelandTench in Ireland are perhaps more legendary than they are in England. Although Ireland still officially has to produce the amount of 10lb plus specimens that England has, without doubt they are there. The big difference with Ireland is that there are few gravel pits. The majority of tench fishing takes place in natural loughs…

The one noticeable thing about these mini rivers, is that you can often winkle out fish during the day using stalking tactics. Freelined worm will often catch a carp or two. No need for big rods here, just a light through actioned rod and strong hooks! These fish are very wary, and will shy away…

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It can be a frustrating sport of ours, this fishing. There’s just so much to it isn’t there? No other sport can compare with angling for variety, and there lies the problem; so many fish and so little time. The way we cope with it is to specialise of course, whether sea, game or coarse,…

I have been very busy these past couple of weeks, with fly tying, planning and checking over old diary entries. The winter having been so mild virtually passed us by this year. The level of the lakes is at its greatest, and even the birds are well advanced in their year.So what happened this week?…