Freezing Runnydown (Black Lug)
1. Lay several sheets of dry newspaper into the bottom of a shallow tray (something like a cat litter tray is ideal). Place freshly gutted… Read More »Freezing Runnydown (Black Lug)
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Moon Lit Areas and Cityscapes
Batteries getting low?? Then position your rod against any bright background. Use the moon if possible, or moonlit clouds. If you are fishing near to… Read More »Moon Lit Areas and Cityscapes
Head Lamp
Miners lamps have always been the number one choice but now there are a number of alternatives. Best choice I think is a lamp with… Read More »Head Lamp
Reflective or Fluorescent Tape
This is the type of material you see on traffic cones, or as patches on safety clothing. Available in many colours; silver, red and yellow… Read More »Reflective or Fluorescent Tape
Slack Line Bite With Grip Lead
Quite often fishing conditions dictate that a grip lead be used to hold bottom. This normally puts a pronounced curve into the rod tip. A… Read More »Slack Line Bite With Grip Lead
Slack Line Bite With Plain Lead
A slack line bite shows in exactly the same way when you are using a plain lead. The only difference being that your rod may… Read More »Slack Line Bite With Plain Lead
Effect of Waves
Rythmic bending of the tip in time with waves. This movement is quite different to any bite. Recognising how your rod reacts in different conditions… Read More »Effect of Waves
Wishbone Rig
Worth including though it’s a rig I carry but rarely use – unless I either get desperate or wish to try something for fun. It’s… Read More »Wishbone Rig
Rotten Bottom Rig
The Rotten Bottom is part and parcel of some North East angling. My version is designed for simple lob casting over short distances. The trace… Read More »Rotten Bottom Rig
Blob Knot
This is the knot that I use for joining main line to shockleader. It is very strong and I can honestly say I have never… Read More »Blob Knot