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Rig Diagrams 101: Bulk, Strung Bulk, Tapered Patterns
Shotting patterns dictate how bait behaves underwater. A bulk pattern drops bait fast and anchors the rig, ideal for carp and confident feeding on the deck. A strung bulk spaces th...
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Tackle & Setup
bait presentation
margin fishing
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float choice
match fishing setup
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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...