Spring might well be just around the corner but, realistically, it’s still winter and the days are not exactly warm, and insect activity is sparse to say the least. Even during the ‘warm’ lunch time period you may only see the odd midge. The mornings are bleak and misty and do not inspire much confidence […]
All You Need Is a Floater
Pole Float Choice
The tcf team looks at bristles, eyes, stems and bodies and selects some favourite floats and set-ups for rivers, drains and stillwaters… in the company of Advanced Pole Fishing’s Mark Williams The pole float is your visible connection to the fish that you are trying to catch. It shows up movements when the fish is […]
The Beautiful Brown Trout
All about our beautiful, beloved brown trout…. Fish Biology This might not mean a whole lot to you but it should if you are an admirer of the wild brown trout, if you are a hunter of the wild fish that have been with us since the retreat of the last ice age. Even if […]
Top Lures For Pike, Walleye (Zander) and Bass
Every good fisherman knows that having the best walleye lures with you on your fishing trip can make all the difference in the world. Lures are designed to replicate the look and movement of the prey that large fish prey on, but it pays to know which ones are going to make the easiest for […]
Sainsbury’s, Sea Lice and Scottish Salmon…
Salmon & Trout Conservation Scotland (S&TCS) has again had to take Sainsbury’s to task for stocking on its shelves salmon from Scottish salmon farms where sea lice infestation threatens wild salmon and sea trout. A year ago, when challenged by S&TCS, Sainsbury’s acknowledged that the sea lice levels had risen to unprecedented levels on some […]
Fishery Studies at Myerscough College
Take a look at Myerscough College’s exciting range of Fish Management and Husbandry courses. There are level 2 and level 3 (A level equivalent) courses available for either one or two years, ideal for progression to University or employment within the industry. In addition to Fishery Studies we also have a range of Agriculture, Greenspace, […]
Top Lures For Pike, Walleye (Zander) and Bass
Every good fisherman knows that having the best walleye lures with you on your fishing trip can make all the difference in the world. Lures are designed to replicate the look and movement of the prey that large fish prey on, but it pays to know which ones are going to make the easiest for […]
Fishery Studies at Myerscough College
Take a look at Myerscough College’s exciting range of Fish Management and Husbandry courses. There are level 2 and level 3 (A level equivalent) courses available for either one or two years, ideal for progression to University or employment within the industry. In addition to Fishery Studies we also have a range of Agriculture, Greenspace, […]
Clean Ground Codding
If you want to catch more from the beach then read on as Total Sea Fishing reveals 10 top tips that are sure to improve your chances this season. COD are the most common target species along the UK coastline and every year anglers travel to their favourite venues in their masses to try for that elusive ‘big […]
Sainsbury’s, sea lice and Scottish salmon….
Salmon & Trout Conservation Scotland (S&TCS) has again had to take Sainsbury’s to task for stocking on its shelves salmon from Scottish salmon farms where sea lice infestation threatens wild salmon and sea trout. A year ago, when challenged by S&TCS, Sainsbury’s acknowledged that the sea lice levels had risen to unprecedented levels on […]
Faking It
Big carp ace Dave Lane looks at how imitation baits can catch you more fish… Plastic Fantastic WITH the recent upsurge in results around the country that anglers have been having on artificial hook baits, I thought I would begin my new technical series – which is designed to complement my monthly diary feature – […]
Carp Care With Simon Scott
Simon Scott gives his views and advice on the essential issue of carp care. How can you best look after the carp you catch? IT’S vital for the future of our sport that we look after the fish we catch and the environment it lives in. In a day and age when angling is being […]
How To Tie The Grinner (Uni) Knot
One of the weakest links in any rig is when you attach your line or braid to another piece of tackle, such as a hook or a swivel. The connection needs to be secure or the line could slip against the metal, rub and weaken. And as most of us know to our cost, damaged […]
Mullet Man
Cornish rock-hopping legend Ed Schliffke is an ace at catching the elusive grey mullet. Crafty Creatures Mullet are notoriously crafty creatures. They’ve had many anglers stand in bewilderment, scratching their heads, as time after time they manage to take the bait off the hook without even moving the float. Lord knows how they do it, […]
How To Use VHF Radio
Have you ever been on board a boat when something drastic has happened? Well, what would you do if it was the skipper who was injured? Here’s the TSF guide to using a VHF radio properly… Picture the scene… It’s a beautiful summer afternoon. You and your pals take your small, fast, fibreglass angling boat […]
