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A flapper rig is a versatile and effective setup for sea fishing, designed to target a wide range of species. It features one or more hooks attached to short, rotating snoods (or traces) that “flap” freely in the water, hence the name. The […] Read More
When we talk about cod fishing most people think of freezing cold winter days out on a boat or on the beach. Strong winds, hard running tides, and cold feet. Flasks of hot coffee that temporarily warm our numb fingers and lift our […] Read More
Fishing for Thornback rays, also known as Roker or skate in your local fish & chip shop is great fun and they can be found all around the coast of Britain. Rays like sharks are both members of the same group of cartilaginous […] Read More
Smoothound fishing off the Essex coast was always pretty tough back in the 90s. It was a dream catch if you managed one while out fishing. Nowadays, if you’re on a good boat with a good skipper, there’s days when you can’t get […] Read More
Now most anglers treat the humble Whiting as either a nuisance fish or a blank saver. To me, I have no problem with them. They keep me busy with bites throughout the colder months and are extremely versatile when it comes to cooking. […] Read More
Anglers have been adding all types beads to their sea hook traces for decades. Here are a few of my most successful patterns that have caught me a lot of fish. All the examples in the images show 4mm beads with a Kamasan […] Read More
Autumn on the River Crouch. As a new season drew upon us, I had begun turning my attention to some sea fishing on the River Crouch. October and November can be great months to catch some fish for the dinner table. Skate, dogfish, […] Read More
Now this is the kind of trip I love. Impromptu, exciting and something different. We were at our friends daughters birthday party the previous Saturday and the boys were in full conversation about fishing. After reminiscing on our fishing trips past, I kindly […] Read More
