Trophy Room for Paul Moscrop

Articles by Bill Rushmer Bill Rushmer Bill is a chartered Chemist and retired teacher who is still fighting to keep the lid off his coffin. Remains as barmy about his fishing as he was over forty years ago – and is still loving it. Married to Virginia who is just as crazy about her fishing….

A waggler is any float that is attached to the line by only the bottom eye. As such, it is the most commonly used stillwater float and one that is regularly in use on many flowing waters. Straight peacock wagglers nsert peacock waggler Ultra sensitive crow quill insert waggler Bodied wagglers Bulk shotting used with…

To my knowledge this fishery has never been advertised or featured in any other fishing publication. Yes, a real internet exclusive, and a great little fishery that is offering real value for money fly fishing. As you only pay for the fish you take, this is the place to take a beginner as they are…

As I write, I’m looking out of my office window down on a perfect looking river Severn that I can’t fish again until June 16th. The powers that be decided to keep with the traditional shut down, despite research that indicated there was no real reason to do so. In my opinion the three-month break…

As I pulled in off the road it was as if nothing had changed since my last visit in November. The stroll down the hill was the same but the lake looked stark and lifeless and the strong southwesterly wind ruffled the surface as it pushed down to the dam. Now, where to fish? I…

Although perch are caught on a variety of baits including maggots and casters, I want to look at tactics specifically aimed at catching big perch. Remember perch are carnivores and great predators which really determines the baits used. Lob worms and small fish tend to be the most popular baits for big perch. The choice…