On the current market there's many different poles you can choose from. Varying from shorter to longer poles, different weights and prices. This guide will explain more in depth the different features of a pole and hopefully encourage you to buy a pole that fits your needs. We also have A Guide to Pole Elastics and what situation they should be...
The Pole uses elastic to help control and increase flexibility during the fight of a fish. Pole fishing is a great and thrilling style of catching fish but if you're a novice angler there's a lot of confusing components like bungs, elastics, bushes and more. This guide will explain everything you need to know about what type of elastic you...
Landing nets are really important for getting fish onto the bank. They're available in a variety of shapes and sizes and this guide will cover the most common types of landing nets and the best situations to use them. Alongside having a landing net you'll also want an unhooking mat. Here we have a Beginners Guide to Unhooking Mats which covers...
Mono is easily the most popular mainline used in all types of fishing. It's also one of the cheapest options instead of fluoro and braid. This guide will cover everything you need to know about fishing with mono. We also have a Guide to Fishing with Braid if you're still unsure what mainline to use.
WHAT IS MONO?
Mono (Monofilament) is a type of...
This guide will cover why you might want to use fluorocarbon as a mainline and different situations it can outperform mono and braid. We also have two more in depth guides to fishing with Monofilament and Braid.
WHAT IS FLUOROCARBON?
Fluorocarbon also known as Fluoro is an alternative to mono and braid and is mainly used as mainlines and...
Braided line has become more popular in recent years and great for many types of fishing situations. Now on the market there are a variety of strengths, diameters, colours and coatings. If you're new to using braids it can be confusing where to start. This guide will cover all the different types of braid that can be used alongside different...
Lure fishing is a fun and active way of catching fish. There are so many different types of lures on the market today it can be hard to choose the best one for a certain situation.Â
This guide will cover everything you need to know about soft lures and jigs and how to use them. If you are also interested in other types of fishing lures we have a...
There's a huge variety of lures for modern day fishing including soft lures, hard lures and jig heads. This guide will cover the different types of hard lures available on the market and explain their uses. We also have a Beginners guide to Soft Plastics and Jigs.
Hard lures have been around since the 1850’s and used for catching many types of...
There's a wide variety of fishing rucksacks available on the modern market. It can be hard to choose one that works best for you and your style of fishing. This guide will cover all of the important aspects to look for in a fishing rucksack and what types of rucksacks work better in certain situations. We also have a Buyers Guide to Carryalls if...
Carrying your fishing gear to your desired peg isn't the most enjoyable part of the session especially if it's a far distance. It's also important to make sure your rods and reels are well protected on the journey. The best way to do this is by taking a rod holdall. That way you're able to safely carry your rod, reel and other accessories to...
Carryalls are a great way to store some of your fishing tackle and gear. It keeps everything well organised and protected. This guide will cover everything you need to know about buying a fishing carryalls and accessory bags. If you're traveling light then it could be better to take a rucksack which will be easier to hold. We have a Buyers Guide...
Head torches are a great addition to your fishing gear if you do night sessions. They create a great light source while being able to keep your hands free to land a fish during the dark. There's a variety of head torches available with different brightnesses and colours. This guide will explain what to look for in a good head torch and recommend...