I think the point of physical exertion is largely the reason why people find it difficult to accept fishing as a sport. There are instances where fishing can be massively exerting but for the most part, people fish for leisure. This is the same reason why many people don’t regards darts or snooker as conventional…
Salmon fishing, for many anglers all over the world Salmon fishing, is a passion that isn’t taken lightly. When answering this question let’s start off by understanding the fundamentals when fishing for Salmon. Well-known all around the world for its exquisite meat and flavour, this sort after fish can be simple yet somewhat challenging to…
While it certainly has its limitations, sweetcorn is among the best fishing baits in the world. Particularly for bottom-feeders, herbivores, and omnivores. There are many kinds of complicated manufactured baits that are intricately designed to maximize attraction but sometimes the simplest things work the best. Sweetcorn is naturally bright, juicy, sweet, and delicious. It already…
Incorporating bread into your fishing can be a fantastic way to increase the number of bites you’ll expect per session. Depending on when what, and where you’ll be fishing using bread has its advantages. Throughout this article, we’ll discuss a few different methods of catching fish using bread. Any issues to expect as well as…
The best time to fish for carp tends to be summer, the warmer temperatures combined with longer days, especially in the UK have always seemed to increase fish appetite considerably. Prices, demand, and popularity all change depending on the weather. Carp in particular are known in the fishing community to be most active during the…
I think the answer to this question really depends on the type of fishing that you do and how serious of an angler you are. Frankly, I don’t think that there’s anything inherently wrong with telescopic fishing rods. They are convenient and affordable which makes them attractive to new anglers. I completely understand the appeal…
Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) are found in hundreds of rivers throughout the United Kingdom. Most notably in clean, fast-flowing, and well-oxygenated rivers. Such rivers are typically found in Scotland, Wales, North, and South West England. If you happen to be located in the Midlands or the South, there probably won’t be many, if any rivers…
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…
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,…