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How to Fish Soft Plastic Lures: A Beginner’s Guide
A beginner-friendly guide to fishing soft plastic lures, covering depth control, jigging, steady retrieves, working the bottom and adapting your presentation to catch more predatory fish.
24 Sept 2026 · 6 min read
Lure Fishing for Perch
Learn the basics of lure fishing for perch, including how to find fish, choose the right tackle and work soft plastics, spinners and hard lures effectively.
24 Sept 2026 · 6 min read
A Beginner’s Guide to Zander Fishing
New to zander fishing? This beginner’s guide explains where to find zander, how to fish soft plastics and deadbaits, what tackle to use and how to improve your chances of catching this fascinating predator.
24 Sept 2026 · 6 min read
Using Deadbaits for Pike: Baits, Rigs and Fishing Tactics
Deadbait fishing is one of the most effective ways to target pike, particularly during the colder months. Discover how to choose the right deadbaits, locate feeding fish, use effective float and ledger rigs, and handle pike safely.
23 Sept 2026
The Humble Minnow: Small Fish, Big Importance
The humble minnow may be small, but it plays an important role in our rivers and lakes. Discover its place in the food chain, its traditional use as live and dead bait, and why healthy minnow populations can help support bigger predatory fish.
3 Sept 2026
Is It Too Early to Start Pike Fishing?
Traditional wisdom says wait for the first frosts. Water temperature, not the calendar, should decide when you start piking - and how you handle the fish you catch.
18 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
A Beginner’s Guide to Perch Fishing
Learn how to catch perch with this beginner-friendly guide covering the best baits, tackle, locations and simple techniques for perch fishing in UK rivers, canals and lakes.
11 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
A Beginner’s Guide to Lure Fishing for Pike
Learn how to catch pike on lures with this beginner-friendly guide covering tackle, lure choice, where to find pike, retrieval techniques and safe fish handling.
3 Aug 2026 · 8 min read