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POLE CUPS AND CATAPULTS Introducing bait or ‘feeding’ the swim correctly is an essential part of canal fishing. While it is sometimes possible to throw small handfuls of bait …
Particles Less fashionable but well worth a mention, various particle baits certainly merit a trial for catching carp and tench on canals. The list is endless, but one or …
DEAD, FLOATING, FLAVOURED THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS Smart anglers pull off all sorts of tricks with maggots. They can be killed by freezing or immersing in boiling water and …
Maggots An invaluable, year-round staple, maggots catch most species of fish. If you had to pick just one bait for canals, maggots would probably top the list. They can …
Polarising Glasses Brilliant for spotting fish and features, polarising glasses are essential for any angler who likes to stalk, lure or fly fish. I simply wouldn’t leave home without …
Keepnets While not absolutely necessary for the pleasure angler, there is something pleasant about seeing what you’ve caught at the end of a session. A few sensible guidelines apply …
Disgorgers An absolute essential for most general canal fishing, the disgorger is the only reliable way to remove the hook safely from a fish that has taken the bait …
Hooklengths Tip Tying a selection of spare hooklengths is an excellent idea and by keeping a few in identical lengths, you can be back in business quickly after a …
Urban Fishing Contrary to appearances, some of the most underexploited of all canal fishing occurs in town and city centres. Salford Quays and the canals of Birmingham are just …
Night Fishing It takes a brave soul to stay out on a canal through darkness hours, but the rewards can be well worth the effort. Carp, eels and zander …