I see fish ‘tailing up’ by my feeder in shallow water, but I can’t get a bite. What’s wrong?

Ben Bassett explains why many UK anglers fish with tackle that’s far too heavy and why scaling down your gear could boost not only your catches, but your enjoyment too

Use the right hookbaits, and bites can come within just a few seconds of casting out...

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THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

With holiday season upon us many course anglers will be trying sea fishing for the first time. Here’s a beginner’s guide to how to use your freshwater fishing tackle and tactics to find and catch from the coast this summer