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Baits & Rigs

Sea Fishing with Lugworm: How to Hook and Fish It

Learn how to use lugworm for UK sea fishing, including how to hook and present it properly and how to target flatfish, bass, whiting and codling from the shore.

7 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

Flatfish shore fishing rigs with coloured beads, micro spoons, hooks and leads displayed on rocks beside two flatfish at sunset.

Baits & Rigs

5 Flatfish Rigs for Shore Fishing

Discover five effective flatfish rigs for UK shore fishing, including the running wishbone, running ledger, two-hook rig, pulley rig and Wessex rig, with tips on when and where to use each one.

7 Sept 2026 · 8 min read

I large bass laying on a landing net next to a fishing rod.

A Beginner’s Guide to Bass Fishing in the UK

6 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

Launching from the beach armed with a mackerel rod and a light lure rod.

Mackerel Fishing from a Kayak with Feathers

Learn how to catch mackerel from a kayak using feathers, including the tackle, rigs and techniques you need to find fish and enjoy safe, productive kayak fishing.

6 Sept 2026

Plaice with distinctive orange spots resting in a wide-mesh landing net in the water after being caught from a small boat.

Boat Fishing

Drift Fishing for Plaice with Spoons from a Small Boat

A simple guide to drift fishing for plaice with spoons from a small boat, including rigs, baits, tackle and drift techniques.

6 Sept 2026 · 6 min read

Sea rods on a tripod fishing off a groyne.

Beginners

Shore Fishing for Beginners: Your First Session

Everything you need for a first beach session, from a sensible starting kit to tide timing and safety.

4 Aug 2026 · 5 min read