The Maggot Clip The maggot clip is a very recent development that allows the angler to easily fish a ball of maggots off a hair rig. They are made by Korda and come in four sizes: extra small, small, medium and large. We used the smallest one for this sequence, paired with a size 10 […]
How To Use The Maggot Klip
How To Use Artificial Mixers
Artificial Mixers One of the main advantages of an artificial mixer is that it will remain very buoyant. Conversely, a real one will take on water and sink further. It’s better to retain the buoyancy because fish need to suck harder to get it into their mouths. Thus, they are more likely to take the […]
British bass record battered: Exclusive Story
The British shore caught bass record has been smashed with a 19lb 11oz 12dr beauty from Sandown Pier, Isle of Wight, Total-Fishing.com can exclusively report. The mighty bass was taken last night (Saturday) by local angler Steve Caves, who was fishing a whole squid bait. The venue has a record of producing good bass – […]
Artificial Baits
Why Use Artificial Baits?Durability is the key as is their ability to avoid problems from so-called nuisance species. A classic example would be when there are millions of small silver fish about when bigger creatures are your target.On a river full of minnows, for instance, live maggots are attacked constantly, whereas rubber maggots are left […]
DIY Kinder Pot
If you pole fish, you’ll probably have a large pot for kicking off your swim at the start of the session, but some pleasure anglers out there haven’t cottoned on to the benefits of having a small pot mounted on your fishing kit permanently.One of the tricks you learn as you fish commercial fisheries more […]
‘Put our fish back’ Says Britains only freshwater aquarium!
Britain’s only freshwater aquarium, The Aquarium of the Lakes, based near Newby Bridge in Cumbria, is supporting the Fisheries and Angling Conservation Trust’s decision to distribute road-sign style posters to help prevent the theft of carp and pike from Britain’s lakes. The posters have been designed by angling organisation CEMEX, following concerns that Eastern European […]
Staveley fish rescue
Officers from the Environment Agency will come to the rescue of fish from a site at Staveley near Chesterfield which would otherwise become stranded when the current owners of the site leave. Rhodia have now ceased operation and cleared their 160 acre site off Hall Lane, Staveley, which used to manufacture sulphuric acid and chlorine […]
Turning a blind eye to bigeye tuna, warns WWF/TRAFFIC
Bigeye tuna are under threat because authorities are failing to recognise the dire extent of overfishing. In the Eastern Pacific up to 60 per cent of the bigeye tuna catch are small, juvenile fish, and the proportion of these is rising, says a newreport from TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, and WWF. “Removal of […]
Fish theft as clear as your day ticket
The NFA has been working with the Police, the Environment Agency and angling clubs to provide essential guidance for all day ticket waters regarding fish theft prosecution. The advice has been created following enquiries from angling clubs who have had difficulties in prosecuting anglers suspected of the illegal removal of fish. Currently it is possible […]
Minister’s “heartbreak” over cod – and over bass, too
The fisheries minister (Jonathan Shaw) today described on BBC Breakfast as “heartbreaking” that EU rules were forcing fishermen catching cod in the North Sea to throw them back dead. Richard Ferré, chairman of the National Federation of Sea Anglers, said today that a month ago Mr. Shaw himself in a scarcely publicised move, committed an […]
Fitting Your PTFE Bush
Fitting Your Pole ElasticPart One: Cutting Kits Back To Fit A PTFE Bush The first thing to point out is that if you are a complete newcomer to pole fishing, or if fiddly jobs aren’t your forte, you don’t have to set up pole elastics yourself. Any good tackle dealer will do the job for […]
Hardy & Greys establishes new German company
Hardy & Greys is set to accelerate the growth and development of its highly regarded brands within the German market. The Northumbrian fishing tackle company has created a new company, which took over the exclusive distribution rights in Germany for its very successful Carp fishing brand, ‘Chub’, on October 2. Called Hardy & Greys GmbH, […]
Groundbait Feeder Fishing
What Is A Groundbait Feeder?Another phrase used is ‘open-ended feeder’ and that best describes what it is. Unlike a block-end feeder for maggot fishing, a groundbait feeder (usually) has both ends open and groundbait is used to carry the feed into the swim. As you can see on this page, there are many different types […]
Win casting champ Hywell Morgan’s latest DVDs
Total-Fishing.com has teamed up with Liberation Entertainment to give five users the chance to win the new complete set of fly fishing and fly tying DVDs from fly casting champion Hywel Morgan, which have only just been released. Hywel Morgan’s Stillwater Flyfishing – Just For StartersFrom tackle to flies and casting, there’s a great deal […]
The Pop-Up Boilie Rig
Ali Hamidi talks through setting up a rig that will keep your bait visible when the autumn leaves are falling into the water. It’s getting to that time of year when bottom debris on lakes will increase as the leaves drop from trees and the rainfall increases. For many of you, your fishing will be […]
