Hi All, I've been fishing some of my regular locations on the river Trent. There has been an influx of Polish people to the area recently. When I have...

Hello, Does anyone know the standard size and type of bolt/thread on a bite alarm. I can't seem to find a metric bolt to fit. Is it something liek a 3/8 inch...

I have just been given a fishing rod and some equipment to get me started for Xmas. My question is can you eat course fish, ie fish caught in canals such as...

Hi. I have been lucky until now, having not deep-hooked a Pike. But, what is the best thing to do if you do deep hook one? Obviously try to get the hooks...

On Jun 7, 8:08 am, Jim Webster wrote: I have lots of vegetarian recipes, and free advice against eating meat. I wonder if...

Hi. How many people fish in the UK do you think? EA sell about 1.1 million rod licences, so it has to be more than that. Any ideas? Cheers.

Hi all, I really have never been interested in using poles and whips, seemed a step back to use a stick with line tied to the end. However, my grandson (...

Hi Folks, Need a bit of help/advice. I have recently acquired an Edgar Sealey 4 1/2" Centrepin Reel. It is called a Freewinde (the 'e' on the end is...

Blank..I know exactly what you mean re' not using the line clip in conjunction with the BaitR..but as this will be my next reel for the upcoming season, there...

Many anglers don't realize that sometimes catching fish isn't about your fishing method, it's about something completely...

Hi. If fish are cold blooded, why does water temperature make a difference to their feeding?

Hello everyone I am not a fisherman - or angler, whichever you prefer - but I have an enterprise which could be of interest to your sport. I breed worms...

.... with me?My names's Carla Benza from Italy.I would like tho chat with people of every age by mail abot fishing, writing, cinema...

A silly question I think but what the hell are death rigs. I know some people seem to think it is dangerous to the fish but where has this come from and who...

Hi, Does anyone have a solution to line twist on fine hooklengths when waggler fishing? When fishing the waggler at distance and using hooklengths of 1lb to...

Hi, any experience on ground bait for Carp? Winter or Summer. Dynamite Baits seem good. Or stick with a bed of Hemp?

Hi. I am planning on braving the winter, and doing some decent winter sessions this year. Any tips? I have my eyes on a JRC 5-Season sleeping bag, and will...

Hi all. I know this sounds like a dumb question, but how do you plumb the depth over 6ft? I have heard the fraze 'stop-knot', but surely this will catch on...

Any thoughts on what a fisherman would like for Christmas? Probably has most things! Up to about £100? Thanks Rachael

Fred J Taylor, who died 7 May 2008 aged 89, became one of Britain's best-known countrymen as the author of a stream of books and articles on fishing,...