by Garry | Dec 3, 2019 | Beach Fishing
We had the perfect conditions for the second round of our mini series last night. We fished along Frairs Cliff pegged between the groynes, with all anglers having the same supplied bait (rag, squid and mackerel). Tom Short was the best angler on the night with a total...
by Garry | Nov 28, 2019 | Carp Fishing
Why does the focus turn to the use of pop-ups in the colder months, more so than any other type of bait? Is it a confidence thing or is there a theory that pop-ups are more productive in the winter months? The decision is simple, the mechanics and performance of...
by Garry | Nov 25, 2019 | Beach Fishing, Match Fishing, Sea Fishing
Loni’s Mini Beach League We had the first match of our mini series last night, we held the match at the far end of of Steamer Point as the conditions presented us with some issues. There were plenty of fish caught (Pouting and Whiting) from the off and...
by Garry | Nov 18, 2019 | Local Rivers
The main river at Sopley runs from the divergence of the mill stream and spans the entirety of the left bank downstream (approximately 2km) until it meets the boundary of the Mill Stream Fishery, just above the confluence of both waters. Although parts of this length...
by Garry | Nov 18, 2019 | Local Rivers
This lightly fished venue borders the upper boundary of The Royalty at its downstream limit. Apart from the section just below Winkton Weir, this stretch of river is very lightly fished. As such, it is a great venue to cover a lot of ground and search...
by Garry | Nov 13, 2019 | Carp Fishing, Lake Fishing, Tackle Tips
There is a serious buzz around these and with good reason! Ultra-sharp, long fine needle points combined with an aggressive shape that achieves incredibly secure hook holds. Over a prolonged testing period they have proved to be outstanding. Manufactured using the...
by Garry | Mar 8, 2019 | Carp Fishing, New Product, Rigs, Tackle Tips, Tips and Tactics
I was planning to fish a 48 hour session on Northfield White Lake from Saturday evening till Monday afternoon. Whilst at work I received a message from a friend that was already fishing the lake, telling me that all the swims was taken and I wouldn’t be able to get a...
by Garry | Mar 1, 2019 | Carp Fishing, Lake Fishing, Tackle Tips, Tips and Tactics
This time of year the weather is unpredictable. We could have bright sunshine, high winds, rain and even snow. At the minute the weather seems to be warming up which means we could have a fair weathered spring which is good for all types of fishing. The fish are...
by Garry | Feb 26, 2019 | Beach Fishing, Competitions, Sea Fishing
The SLO had it’s second competition of 2019 at Solent Meads Sponsored by Wessex Angling on Saturday the 23rd of February from 7pm until 12pm. 89 anglers fished in 4 zones with 71 anglers catching fish. The sizeable fish consisted of 2 flounders, 3 whiting, 27...
by Garry | Feb 22, 2019 | Plaice Fishing, Sea Fishing
Plaice have long been a desired catch by anglers boat or shore, they are also a stunning looking fish. The colour of these fish can vary from brown, green and grey, depending on what kind of bottom that they are living on. Their skin is very smooth with very small...
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