Fish slime or Epidermal Mucus is a glycoprotein and its main purpose is to protect the fish from pathogens. The slime contains enzymes and antimicrobial peptides that break down protein covers, thus rendering the pathogens harmless. Slime can play various other roles across different species of fish, but holistically speaking, it is there to protect…
Catfish get big. Seriously big. They are among the largest freshwater fish in the world. Catfish are prized by fishermen throughout the world for their size and fearsome reputation. They fight incredibly hard and over the years, some true monsters have been pulled from the depths. Some of the largest breeds of catfish include but…
Barbel are among the most popular game fish in the United Kingdom. Ensuring you’re using the correct bait, technique and tackle will provide you with the best chances of having plenty of Barbel in your landing net. Barbel are close relatives of carp so a lot of the basic premises are the same. However, whereas…
Salmon eggs aren’t very good fishing bait. Incorporating them into your fishing won’t necessarily provide you with the results you may be hoping for. Salmon eggs are full of nutrients and attractions which many fish may feed on. However, it’s not quite that straightforward. Fish eggs in general are a natural food source throughout lakes,…
Carp fishing is popular in Europe simply because carp grow to enormous sizes and put up an extremely hard fight. Their rapid growth combined with being extremely common, make them a sort-after fish for many anglers. The community around carp fishing has attracted a multitude of new anglers in recent years who all share a…
Carp are among the most popular game fish in the world. They are prized across Europe and many parts of Asia for their looks, strength, and most importantly, size. While most of us are familiar with the Common Carp, which can grow to a healthy 100lbs, there are some other breeds of carp that effortlessly…
Fishing tournaments can most certainly be profitable as large sums of prize money are awarded to the winning anglers. Tournaments have thrived for many years now and have been reported to pay upwards of £80,000. Despite the large earning potential, the initial cost for signing up for these competitions is sometimes as low as just…
Snakeheads have a terrible reputation. Armed with sharp teeth and an aggressive disposition, they have become notorious across the world for their danger to humans. Most people will likely remember Snakeheads from the controversy in the United States. Snakeheads were first found in the canals in Florida which led to an outburst in the media…
As freshwater anglers, we love a spirited fight from the fish we catch. Albeit, freshwater fish can’t match the sheer power generated by oceanic creatures, there are still some freshwater monsters that can put up incredible fights. For most anglers, across the United States and Europe, the hardest fighting fish we’ll come across are either…
The UK is full of some fantastic lakes, full of lots of big carp. Whether you’re looking to find a new local carp lake or want to travel across the country, here are 20 of the best carp lakes throughout the UK: Linear Fisheries Name Location Fish Size Linear Fisheries A map of linear fisheries…