It is with considerable regret that we have to confirm that the huge, concerted efforts from SAA, PAC and the other predator groups in fighting to retain the right to live-bait in certain waters in the North West Region of the Environment Agency, have failed completely.
All I can tell you is what works for me. A big part of this comes down to confidence in each pattern, rather than any hard facts, so a good many of you may disagree with my findings. What are the general criteria I look for in all hooks? Well, the hook should be strong…
We all know that barbel are very much the dish of the day over here in Britain and we also realise that there are probably more barbel anglers than there are fish at present! This means that most British barbel fishing tends to be pressured or very exclusive. Theres precious little scope for anybody who…
Enthused by a wonderful couple of days in March at Kiwayu, of the coast of North Kenya, when we had had fine sport taking Koli-Koli (aka Golden Trevally) on the fly, as they in their turn preyed upon the shoals of sardines, I dared to suggest to Belinda that we once again ventured down to…
Now that I am retired from teaching, I produce most of my own floats. This not only saves money but is also a hobby within a hobby. Personally, I get a lot of satisfaction out of making my own floats and catching fish using them.The pole float that I am going to make this month…
I won the individual title back in 1988 and since then have managed top spot in the Sunday team event and two firsts in the bank holiday Monday Wychavon event. In addition I’ve managed to get many more high placings over the past few seasons – so you can see how much I look forward…
I visited one last year on an invitation match and was very puzzled by the strictness applied by the owners. Bait restrictions abound at these venues and it often leaves me wondering where it will end. One thing is for certain though, none of them read the same books because they all have their own…