Tackle & Setup
angling mindset
match-preparation
search-first-fishing
tackle-management
fishing-systems
tackle-organisation
Stop Carrying Tackle You Don't Need
I used to carry seventy floats. Three trays, a tackle bag that took two trips from the car, and the creeping suspicion that most of it never touched the water. Here's the question ...
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Tackle & Setup
bait presentation
margin fishing
pole floats
float choice
match fishing setup
slim vs rugby floats
float tips
commercial fishing rigs
Pole Float Masterclass: Matching Shape to Situation
This article explains how to match pole float shapes to different conditions, species, and baits. Slim floats for silvers and F1s, rugby balls for deep stability, diamonds for vers...
Hooklength Lengths Explained: Why I Standardised on 5 Inches
Why I moved away from separate 4-inch and 6-inch pole hooklengths and standardised on 5 inches, while keeping 4-inch, 8-inch and 12-inch hooklengths for feeder fishing. A practical...