Tag: canal fishing rigs
Catfish Wherever there are dodgy anglers, maverick species can crop up. And with the catfish we find here, the wels, being an adaptable, long-lived and highly predatory species, the …
Silver Bream Often misidentified as skimmers (small common bream), the silver bream is marked by its smaller size, dark fins and comparatively large eye. They are only present in …
Further Horizons Although local rumour can often outstrip the reality with perch, it is my belief that virtually every canal in the country holds the odd two-pounder. A three-pounder …
Going Specialist For the dedicated specialist angler, selective tactics are perhaps the surest way to target a really big canal perch. The giants are heavily outnumbered by their numerous, …
Seasons in Silver The months from summer to autumn are perhaps the most enjoyable of all to fish for roach. Hempseed and casters are both superb baits to pick …
Depth Tip Always plumb the depth with great care for roach. A good starting point is a bait just about touching the bottom – but there is a world …
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 …