SATURDAY21st October 2000

The saying ‘use a big bait to catch a big fish’ is generally attributed to carp bait pioneer Fred Wilton. Now while there is more than a grain of truth in this, there are many times when large baits will not score. For the most part, even large fish fed upon quite small prey and…

It could be said that these wonderful little fish migrate north from the Bay of Biscay and the temperate coastal waters of Spain and Portugal for something of a summer holiday – lasting from April through to the back end of October, sometimes even later if the Autumn weather remains warm.First indications that the bream…

Articles by Dr Paul Garner Dr Paul Garner Despite being born in central London, Paul Garner comes from a family who’s history has been intertwined with angling for generations. During his teens Paul spent most of his time match fishing with local clubs, travelling to such exotic venues as the Hampshire Avon and Great Ouse…

Articles by John Bailey John Bailey John Bailey is one of Europes best known fishermen. Hes a columnist for Coarse Fisherman, Trout Fisherman, Improve Your Coarse Fishing, The Fly Fishers Journal, Waterlog and Blinker and Carp Hunters Magazine in Europe. He also contributes to The Field, The Independent and The Daily Mail. His pioneering features…

There was no problem there, I enjoy short, sharp sessions, giving it all you’ve got, but I had got a bit fed up with carting all the gear around. For some daft reason, in the past I’d taken nearly the same tackle with me for a couple of hours in the evening, that I would…

In one way I am very pleased that it is one less lad left on the street corners; bored and directionless but I do have this selfish nemesis within me crying out, pleading that I’ve tied enough hooks for others and answered enough questions already to put adequate numbers on the slippery slope of fishing…