Chub

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

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

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

Species

Summer Stalking for Chub

Stalking summer chub in clear water is an exciting method to catch fish.

25 Aug 2026 · 5 min read