Carp & Specimen Fishing
Carp tackle guides, setup advice and product roundups for rods, reels, bivvies, bait, rigs and fish care.
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Coarse Fishing
Coarse and match fishing guides for commercials, rivers, canals and mixed-species venues.
View 52 guidesSea Fishing
Sea fishing tackle advice for UK shore, boat, lure and kayak anglers.
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Predator fishing guides for pike tackle, rods, reels, line and setup decisions.
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Fly and game fishing buying guides for tackle, clothing and practical accessories.
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Venue-led fishing guides and useful planning pages for UK anglers.
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Fishing gift ideas, useful gadgets and practical extras for anglers.
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New and recently refreshed buying guides from across the site.
Updated 17 Jul 2026
What Are The Best Fishing Pole Brands?
This article details 7 of the best fishing pole brands that manufacture some of the top fishing poles on the market today.
Updated 17 Jul 2026
Best Breaking Strain Line For Carp Fishing
In this article, we touch on 4 key factors that need to be considered to ensure you choose the right breaking strain line for carp fishing.
Updated 17 Jul 2026
The Best Float Fishing Reels
The best float fishing reels will allow you to cast a light float with pinpoint precision and reap the benefits when you are reeling in. This article will look at what goes into...
Updated 17 Jul 2026
The Best Feeder Reels
A number of factors go into the best feeder reels. In this article, we'll look at a couple of really good options that should help to get a bend in your rod and plenty of fish on...
Updated 17 Jul 2026
The Best Fishing Line For UK Fishing
Fishing line is clearly one of the fundamentals of fishing. This article will go into depth about what things you need to consider and how you can decide on the best fishing line...
Updated 17 Jul 2026
5 Best fishing poles under £500
In this article we are going to have a quick run through what pole fishing is all about and give you some suggestions on the best fishing poles under £500 today.
Updated 17 Jul 2026
Best Fishing Scales
By using fishing scales, you can accurately and easily remove any doubt. This article details the key features of the best fishing scales on the market today.
Updated 15 Jul 2026
Electric Fishing Trolleys
In this article, we are looking at electric fishing trolleys. We are in the fortunate position of having experienced using them on a number of sessions. This guide will take you...
Updated 15 Jul 2026
Best UK Online Fishing Tackle Shops
This article details everything you need to know when looking for fishing tackle online and advises on 5 reputable stores that are considered some of the best UK online fishing...