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Conger eel [Species Menu] [Conger eel articles] Common name: Conger eel Latin name: Conger conger Record weight: Big congers are almost a different species to their smaller brothers and sisters and most big fish are caught by anglers specifically targeting them. This has led to the development of a small band of highly dedicated conger…

The first session of the week there was a strong westerly wind blowing and as I walked across the dam I noticed a dramatic change had affected the lake. The weed, previously so thick and reaching the surface so it looked more like a golf course, had now sunk down so that the lake looked…

Despite deserving excellent mild spring conditions, all that I got was a wet afternoon clearing to cold clear skies followed after midnight by yet more rain. It all started well though as when I arrived two of the members were just packing up after a 48 hour session and one of them had caught an…

Why is there this terrific increase in demand for pellets? Obviously, first and foremost they work. Used properly by a skilled angler the results can be remarkable. They are also cheap. I buy mine from a local seed merchant for £23 per 561b sack. They also have a good shelf life with few storage problems….

I had read a lot about the place and its various lakes that contain a variety of carp to different sizes. When I arrived the sun was already was well up and several people were already fishing. I had a stroll around the whole complex that contains seven different lakes and only one holding no…

Well, let me assure you that it is just not true; yes, spring may indeed herald the start of thornie fishing in some areas, but down here, if you really went for it, you could quite feasibly catch thornbacks all year round. In the areas that I fish I would go as far as to…