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FeaturesRigs and tackle makingShore Fishing

Do Floating Beads Work?

by David Proudfoot September 2, 2018
written by David Proudfoot

Floating beads are becoming increasingly popular with shore anglers fishing on the clean beach and other coastal marks. The beads are available in several shapes and sizes and cut-to-size foam…

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glued bead rig
Rigs and tackle makingRigs and tracesTutorials

Two-Way Beads Glued Fishing Rigs

by David Proudfoot September 24, 2017
written by David Proudfoot

More and more anglers are converting to using glued stops and two-way beads for rig building. Here we walk you through the materials required and the simplest method of producing…

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recoil rig
Rigs and tackle makingRigs and tracesShore RigsTutorials

The Recoil Rig for Drop Shot Fishing

by David Proudfoot May 25, 2016
written by David Proudfoot

Sometimes, when drop shotting, you need the lure to remain in more or less the same place while still imparting the necessary action to tempt a nearby fish to take. The recoil rig is one method of keeping the lure in the take zone for longer.

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Float FishingRigs and tackle makingTutorials

Building an Alderney Style Long Stem Float

by David Proudfoot April 17, 2016
written by David Proudfoot

Some years ago Steve Ace from Veals Fishing Tackle developed a float fishing style or bream and mullet that was picked up by Alderney anglers.

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Rigs and tackle makingTutorials

Making a Simple Rig Jig

by David Proudfoot March 16, 2016
written by David Proudfoot

Measuring accurate rigs and traces can be a pain, particularly when using rig glue, here David Proudfoot explains how to make a simple rig jig.

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BoomsRigs and tackle makingTutorials

Making a Matchstick Bead Boom

by David Proudfoot February 11, 2016
written by David Proudfoot

Light weight matchstick bead booms are a valuable addition to the armoury of both the boat and shore angler, here Planet Sea Fishing describe how to a assemble the boom and build a traces using this terminal tackle.

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Tying the FG fishing knot

by David Proudfoot August 28, 2013
written by David Proudfoot

The guys at Nomad Sports Fishing demonstrate how to tie the neat FG knot for joining braided line to a mono leader. Works on a similar principle to the Chinese finger trap.

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Leads, sinkers, weightsRigs and tackle makingTutorials

Using TronixPro Canny Links

by David Proudfoot March 11, 2013
written by David Proudfoot

A number of people have been asking about how to use TronixPro Canny Links to assemble rotten bottom rigs. They are straightforward to use and can simply be tied on to the leader at the loop in the link.

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Rigs and tackle makingTutorials

DIY Rig Winder Container

by David Proudfoot February 23, 2013
written by David Proudfoot

Sometimes you just need to carry a few traces in the tackle box or separate your rig types to make them easy to find. Utilising a simple household item makes this task a doddle.

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DIY soft plastics
LuresRigs and tackle makingTutorials

Soft Plastic Lure Making Guide Part 2 – How to pour Soft Plastic Lures

by Alan Banks February 2, 2013
written by Alan Banks

After showing us how to make the mould, Alan Banks explains how to pour your first custom plastic lure.

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