Guides & Tips
Species guides, seasonal tactics and knots — written by people who fish, not copywriters.
Autumn Beachcasting: Cod Season Tactics
As the water cools, cod move within casting range of UK beaches. Here's how to be ready when they arrive.
18 March 2026 · 6 min read
Reading a Beach: Where to Cast When the Tide Turns
The best beach anglers aren't casting the furthest — they're casting into the right gutter at the right state of tide.
2 March 2026 · 7 min read
Matching the Hatch: A Simple Approach to Fly Selection
You don't need to identify every insect on the water. A few minutes of observation will usually tell you enough.
20 February 2026 · 6 min read
Five Knots Every Angler Should Know
You don't need fifty knots — you need five you can tie in the dark, in the cold, with wet hands. Here they are.
10 February 2026 · 6 min read
Choosing Your First Fly Rod: Weight, Length and Action Explained
Rod weight, length and action all sound technical until someone explains what they actually mean for your fishing.
5 February 2026 · 8 min read
Perch, Bream or Tench: A Beginner's Guide to Coarse Species
Not sure what's pulling your feeder under? Here's how to identify — and target — the species you're most likely to meet on a UK lake or canal.
22 January 2026 · 8 min read
Early Season Salmon: Reading Height and Colour
Cold water, coloured rivers and low light — early season salmon fishing rewards anglers who read conditions before they pick a fly.
15 January 2026 · 9 min read
Method Feeder Fishing for Beginners
The method feeder is one of the simplest, most consistent ways to catch coarse fish — here's how to get started.
8 January 2026 · 7 min read