A cool wind blowing in from the sea this week has slowed things down slightly for the beach angler. The thornback ray have been sporadic and patchy but find the…
The European Anglers Alliance, supported by the EFTTA, the European Fishing Tackle Trade Association, is challenging the European Council over its decision to ban members of the public fishing recreationally…
The weekend saw the Tartan Spartan head south for a two-day adventure in search of the year’s first tope. Three weeks ago the Tartan Spartan had headed south but with…
Another cracking week for weather and the fishing on and off the Lancashire coast. Fishing over low water has produced tons of smoothhounds for the shore anglers, from a couple…
An enjoyable day out aboard the Seagem from Scrabster today as a guest of the Port O’Leith club. The Club are regulars at the Caithness port with monthly outings with…
Long Stem Float Rig The long stem float rig is suitable for pelagic species such as garfish and mackerel but it can also be used in a sliding format for…
Sliding Float Rig For Bream The sliding float rig for bream is suitable for shallow water boat fishing or for bream from the shore. The rig is successfully used in…
Concerns over the possible loss of balloons and plastic bottles and their effect on marine life and the wider environment led me to search out reusable float fishing alternatives. Research…
Early season haddock fishing out of Scrabster aboard the Seagem. Fish are on the thin side but plenty around. Small codling, dabs, whiting and mackerel were also landed. Underwater footage…
The flatfish boom rig is a short to medium distance rig when used for shore fishing. From the boat, it is a general purpose rig mainly for smaller species. As…