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Multiplier reels are most commonly used for Sea fishing. One of the most noticeable differences between a multiplier reel and a fixed spool is that multiplier reels are free spools. Also, The multiplier styled reel most commonly sits on the top of the reel allowing greater casting distances, whereas the fixed spool hangs below the rod instead....
There's a wide range of reel types within the fishing industry including baitrunners, big pit, freespool and fixed spool. The different types of reels will perform better in different situations and types of fishing.  The fixed spool reel is used for many types of fishing including Sea fishing and a common choice when it comes to Carp fishing....
WHAT IS WHIP FISHING? A whip is similar to a fishing Pole. The main difference being, whips have a much shorter length than poles and are usually fished without elastics. Most commonly whips are telescopic, made from fiberglass and can be very cheap.  Beginners can find a great working whip at below £20 and for a more dedicated whip angler,...
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.  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...

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