You’ll find info on both traditional and more novel angling methods here, besides a few other topical angles- a refreshingly mixed bag I hope! Sc
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The Beacon Beige remains a brilliant all round fish catcher- this article contrasts the original with a few new twists on the pattern’s original home- the River Culm.
When the days or short, or action is slow, why not give night fishing a try for predators? Join me down by the river, with a bag of herrings and a baseball bat!
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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“Back to Beige” Total Flyfisher NEW!
A look at the classic Beacon Beige pattern and some modern twists- plus the lowdown on the home of this classic pattern, Devon’s beautiful River Culm.
“Top of the Pops” Total FlyFisher
Trout poppers offer a welcome adrenaline shot on a fly rod.
“The Unusual Suspects” Total FlyFisher
A few novel twists in your fly box can be an excellent way to liven up your fishing.
“A Matter of Trust" Fly Fishing & Fly Tying
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
“Night Fishing for Pike” Angling Times
For those with a steady nerve, night piking is sinister fun.
“Raiders of the Lost Drains” Angling Times
A tale of pike fishing in some unlikely, forgotten corners.
“A Tale of Two Halves” Anglers Mail
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
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
An in depth feature on wobbling, featuring perhaps the ultimate sink and draw rig.
"Canal Pike on the Fly" Pike & Predators
Unbeatable fun yet surprisingly effective, why not try fly fishing on your local cut?
Predator Fishing
“Playing With Pins!” Angling Times NEW!
Celebrating the joy of a classic centrepin reel, this feature takes this traditional tool from running to still water in search of the perfect pleasure fishing set up.
“A War of Worms” Angling Times
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
Examines today’s tackle overkill in all disciplines and makes the case for a more sporting, balanced approach.
“Swimming With The Water Wolf ”
An interview with pioneering filmmaker Dean Burman, who talks about his exploits filming pike, as seen on the BBC.
“Here Be Monsters” Devon Life
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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