Beginner Friendly

Fly angler wading in a clear British river while casting for grayling, with a European grayling visible beneath the surface over a rocky riverbed.

A Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Grayling

New to grayling fishing? This beginner’s guide explains the essential tackle, flies and techniques you need to start fly fishing for grayling on rivers, from finding fish to making a natural drift.

26 Sept 2026 · 7 min read

Angler fishing a soft plastic paddle-tail lure on a jig head in a calm canal at sunset.

Techniques

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

European perch swimming underwater above a natural lake bed with aquatic plants, submerged branches and rocks.

Species

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

Zander

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

Northern pike swimming underwater through aquatic vegetation in a freshwater lake, showing its elongated body, olive-green colouring and distinctive pale spots.

Baits

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

Carp fishing setup beside a lake, with rods, landing net and unhooking mat on the bank as two carp swim in the shallow margins beneath overhanging trees.

Tactics

Margin Fishing for Carp: How to Catch Carp Close to the Bank

Some of the best carp fishing opportunities are right beneath your feet. Discover how to find productive margins, approach feeding carp without disturbing them, choose effective baits and rigs, and catch more fish close to the bank.

23 Sept 2026 · 6 min read

Prepared carp fishing particle bait mix containing hemp, sweetcorn, maize and tiger nuts in a bait tray beside a fishing rod and reel on the bank of a lake.

Bait & Feeding

Using Particles for Carp Fishing: Baits, Preparation and Feeding Tactics

Particle baits are a versatile and affordable way to attract carp and encourage confident feeding. Discover how to prepare and use hemp, maize, sweetcorn and tiger nuts, create effective feeding mixes and choose the right hookbait presentation.

23 Sept 2026 · 7 min read

Dark common carp resting on a wet padded unhooking mat beside a lake, showing its deep bronze scales and distinctive body shape.

Rigs

The Hair Rig: A Beginner’s Guide to Modern Carp Fishing

The hair rig transformed modern carp fishing by separating the bait from the hook. Learn how this simple but highly effective rig works, how to tie it and how to use it effectively.

13 Sept 2026 · 6 min read

Species

The Best Baits for Chub: What to Use and When

Discover the best baits for catching chub and when to use them. From bread and maggots to worms, cheese and pellets, this guide covers proven chub baits for UK rivers.

13 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

a chub laying in a landing net with a rod and a reel next to it

Species

A Beginner’s Guide to Chub Fishing

Learn how to catch chub with this beginner-friendly guide. Discover where to find chub, the best baits to use and simple float, ledger and surface fishing techniques.

13 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

Two beach casting fishing rods set next to a bait box full of lugworms and baited hooks

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

Dace swimming beneath aquatic weed over a rocky gravel riverbed in a clear English river.

Species

Dace Fishing: A Simple Guide to Catching River Dace

Learn how to catch dace on rivers with this simple guide covering the best baits, tackle, swims, feeding techniques and how to trot a float for this fast, hard-fighting coarse fish.

3 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

Float Fishing

How to Set Up a Waggler Float for Fishing on the Drop

Learn how to set up a waggler float for fishing on the drop, including float choice, shotting patterns, depth, feeding and how to catch fish as your bait falls naturally through the water.

3 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

Shoal of common minnows swimming above a rocky gravel bed in a clear freshwater river.

Species

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

Gudgeon resting on a sandy gravel riverbed surrounded by stones and aquatic plants.

Species

Gudgeon Fishing: A Guide to One of Britain’s Smallest Coarse Fish

The gudgeon may be small, but it remains one of Britain’s most enjoyable coarse fish to catch. Discover where to find gudgeon, the best baits and tackle to use, and simple float fishing methods for catching them on rivers, canals and stillwaters.

2 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

Large roach lying on a padded unhooking mat inside a landing net, with fishing scales positioned above the fish.

Feeder Fishing

Feeder Fishing for Roach

Learn how to catch roach using a feeder with this beginner-friendly guide. Discover simple feeder rigs, the best baits and groundbait, tackle choices, casting tips and feeding tactics for catching roach on UK rivers, lakes and canals.

2 Sept 2026 · 8 min read

Large fishing lure box filled with soft plastics, crankbaits, spinners, spoons and other predator fishing lures.

Tackle

A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing Lure Types

Learn the main types of fishing lures with this beginner-friendly guide covering soft plastics, spinners, spoons, crankbaits, jerkbaits, surface lures and more.

2 Sept 2026

Large barbel swimming underwater over a gravel riverbed in a clear, flowing UK river.

Species

A Beginner’s Guide to Barbel Fishing

Learn how to catch barbel with this beginner-friendly guide covering tackle, rigs, the best baits, where to find barbel and essential fish care on UK rivers.

2 Sept 2026

Drennan Specialist Twin Tip Duo 12ft 1.25lb test curve fishing rod with interchangeable tip sections on grass.

Rods

Drennan - Specialist Twin Tip Duo Rod Review

A versatile 12ft specialist rod for chub, tench, bream and lighter barbel fishing. We review the Drennan Specialist Twin Tip Duo 1.25lb, looking at its build quality, sensitivity, versatility and performance on rivers and stillwaters.

29 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Getting Started

New to fly fishing? Learn the essential tackle, flies, casting basics and simple techniques you need to start catching trout with confidence.

26 Aug 2026

Beginners

Lure Fishing for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Getting Started

A simple beginner’s guide to lure fishing, covering the essential tackle, best lures, where to find predators and how to catch your first perch or pike.

26 Aug 2026

Two carp rods silhouetted against a late summer sunset on a lake

Seasonal

7 Ways to Catch More Carp in Late Summer

Late summer carp can feel moody and unpredictable. These seven adjustments consistently turn slow sessions into productive ones on pressured UK waters.

25 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

Float Fishing

Float Fishing on Canals: A Simple Starting Method

Canals are the most under used beginner venue in the country. One rod, one float and a pint of maggots is genuinely all you need.

12 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Shoal of European perch swimming underwater among submerged tree roots in a clear freshwater river habitat.

Species

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

Bait

What Bait to Use for River Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide

Not sure what bait to use for river fishing? This beginner’s guide covers maggots, sweetcorn, bread, worms, pellets and meat, plus which baits to use for popular UK river fish.

8 Aug 2026 · 3 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