Whilst you’ll find info on both traditional and more novel angling methods, I make no claim to help you “catch your biggest fish ever”, or beat the poor sod on the next peg hands down. If you’re after a good read however, you’ll find a refreshing mixed bag here.
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For chase scenes to rival The Dukes of Hazard, why not give surface poppers a go for trout? Those of stout heart read on....
Ideal for both skint anglers and solid, greedy perch, worms are a grisly classic. This feature takes you from the perils of a wet city park to the finer points of chopped worm fishing.
Feel free to peruse the other pages here for more forgotten gems. Highlights include an interview with BBC underwater film maker Dean Burman, a look at the birth of a fishery, plus various others.
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“Top of the Pops” Total FlyFisher NEW!
Trout poppers offer a welcome adrenaline shot on a fly rod.
“The Unusual Suspects” Total FlyFisher 2010
A few novel twists in your fly box can be an excellent way to liven up your fishing.
“Who's The Daddy? " Total FlyFisher 2009
Rubber legged fly patterns offer superb sport and real smash and grab takes from stillwater trout. This article provides an exciting guide.
“Natural Born Killers " Total FlyFisher 2009
Fishing a small stillwater for trout needn't be a case of throwing lures into the depths. Whatever the season, trying the margins with imitative flies can make for terrific sport.
“A Matter of Trust" Fly Fishing & Fly Tying 2008
Stunning wild fishing for as little as a fiver? It must be the “Westcountry Angling Passport” Scheme. I joined Project Manager Toby Russell for some idyllic fishing as well as a look at their invaluable conservation work.
Fly Fishing
“Raiders of the Lost Drains” Angling Times 2010
A tale of pike fishing in some unlikely, forgotten corners.
“A Tale of Two Halves” Anglers Mail 2009
For those who like a good yarn, this "Tales
from the Riverbank" piece might sound outlandish, but is in fact completely TRUE!
“The Low Drains Drifter “ Pike & Predators 2009
Using scaled down drifter tactics is a deadly and unique way to tempt pike on canals, drains and other small waters. Witness a truly novel, pike friendly approach .
"Reinventing a Lost Art" Pike & Predators 2007
An in depth feature on wobbling, featuring perhaps the ultimate sink and draw rig.
"Canal Pike on the Fly" Pike & Predators 2007
Unbeatable fun yet surprisingly effective, why not try fly fishing on your local cut?
Predator Fishing
“A War of Worms” Angling Times 2010 NEW!
From hunting specimen lobworms in a park, to perch in a pond, this one looks at a classic, grisly bait and how to fish chopped worm.
“The Light Fantastic” The Get Hooked Guide 2008
Examines today’s tackle overkill in all disciplines and makes the case for a more sporting, balanced approach.
“Hangover Blues ” Waterlog 2008
Pissed as a judge and then up at dawn with a fly rod? Not a great idea...
“Swimming With The Water Wolf ” Pike & Predators 2007
An interview with pioneering filmmaker Dean Burman, who talks about his exploits filming pike, as seen on the BBC.
“A Fishery is Born ” UK Carp 2008
Many of us have day dreamed about it, but just what is involved in the creation of a new fishery? I visited the thoughtfully created Furzebray Specimen Carp lake to find out.
“Here Be Monsters” Devon Life 2008
A piece I wrote for a general readership (ie: not just anglers) that challenges public perceptions about perhaps my favourite species, the pike.
Coarse, Carp & other articles
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