How to make and present a conger eel rig.
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From Cornwall to Scotland, and especially around the Irish coast, the numbers of gurnards inshore within easy boat range has escalated with good fishing continuing right through to Christmas in some areas. What is also obvious is that the fish staying later tend to be bigger. If you lack a specimen gurnard in your species…
Although this was the end of November the air and sea temperatures were more akin with the beginning of October than the end of November, the winter fishing had just not started. The shoals of Pollack, Coalfish and to a lesser extent Cod had just not moved up the Channel. So we were going out…
Innocent people get hurt when over zealous ‘fans’ turn to terrorising their heroes/victims with the misguided idea of gaining their total attention. While such actions in the human arena are completely unacceptable, stalking within a trout’s territory must be seen as a highly successful way of catching fish. This is ‘sight fishing’ in its finest…
On with the tale, Redmire pool is not just a couple of words, it is a dream: an experience, a Mecca for anyone who had heard of carp before Kevin Maddocks explained how to catch this uncatchable species. It is a magical place of amazing natural beauty, incredible really as its so close to Wales!…
This week has been hectic with catching up on jobs that have to be done before I set off, never mind the packing and organising of gear to take with me. Isnt it amazing how when people get to know that you are going to be away for a few weeks, they try to hassle…
It was late afternoon, and the fishing had slowed somewhat. Some giant trevallies, the odd green jobfish and a solitary amberjack had paid us a visit, together with an ever-present and rather annoying pack of small reef sharks. A typical Midway afternoon just outside the reef. The two clients, a couple of Italians called Pepe…
