Best bream lakes – must-fish waters to try for a PB catch
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by Angler's Mail
4y ago
ANGLER'S MAIL is the No.1 magazine for all sorts of things - and has a Where To Fish section that is unrivalled. It's produced by regional experts. This 11 lb specimen came from Walthamstow to Phil Moreton. It's one of the superb bream lakes for big slabs listed here by Angler's Mail experts. ‘Where are the best bream lakes near me?’ is one question that our Where To Fish team hear. We bring you just six of their top suggestions for best bream lakes where a 8 lb-plus fish or even a ‘double’ is very much on the cards. They are all day ticket waters. Be sure to read the team’s latest suggestions ..read more
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How to catch the biggest carp in small waters
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by Angler's Mail
4y ago
Angler’s Mail features editor Richard Howard gives you some pointers to hopefully catch the lake's heaviest fish! SO how do you target those big carp on small waters? We’re talking about better fish on well-stocked ‘ponds’ – the sort of waters you skirt round on the way to the ‘big lake’ or main lake on your local day ticket complex. There’s hundreds of waters like this up and down the country – you’ve only got to look at Angler‘s Mail magazine’s weekly Where To Fish section. And lots of theses venues have fish around or over the 20 lb mark, fish that are well worth catching – especially on l ..read more
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Essential tips to improve your river fishing
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by Angler's Mail
4y ago
RIVERS can be a daunting experience for many anglers as there is so much water to choose from.... but fear not. This article will help you! The following river angling tips should help you locate the fish and put more specimens in the bottom of your landing net. A good starting point would be spending an hour or two creeping along the banks. This effort should yield all those likely holding areas, such as overhanging vegetation, rafts of debris and dead arms. Oxygen-rich weir pools  are the likeliest spots if the levels have dropped. One species which will definitely be eager for some gr ..read more
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Night fishing tips – your big summer guide to all the essentials
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by Angler's Mail
4y ago
This Angler's Mail article, by Matt Sparkes (pictured), is full of advice to help you catch more carp and other fish after dark. Caught in the night This little scrapper came within the first hours of darkness, after all the other anglers had gone home after a biteless day. Venues that see a lot of daytime angling pressure can often come alive at night. So consider the odd overnighter this summer and enjoy some exciting nocturnal fishing. Special thanks to Arfleet Fishery – call Bruno on 01929 427421. Tickets available from Deano at Purbeck Angling on 01929 550770. Night fishing, unlike campin ..read more
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Fishing questions – the most common ones, answered!
Angler's Mail Blog
by Angler's Mail
4y ago
QUERIES that are most commonly asked are examined by Richard Holroyd, who handles many of the essential instructional pages in Angler’s Mail magazine. Fishing questions come in every day from Mail readers,  but there are always some that are more popular than others. To answer readers’ fishing questions fully we draw upon the vast knowledge of our extensive team of experts. But there are some queries, mainly due their popularity, that are, it’s fair to say, looked at in greater detail. They can require six pages of text and illustrative photographs to be able to give a full explanation. It is ..read more
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Fish care – how to really look after your catch
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by Angler's Mail
4y ago
HERE we look at something vitally important... how to look after your fish once you have caught them. Fish often become agitated during the unhooking process and flap around frantically, which can result in lost mucus that acts as a natural barrier against disease and infections. Dousing the unhooking mat with plenty of lake water helps to minimise mucus loss. Fish care is top priority for all anglers – or should be. The importance of safe and humane handling of all species is ever growing. Carp anglers have led the way. This concerned attitude is reflected by the sheer volume of fish welfare ..read more
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How to get the best out of split shot and weights on your line
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by Angler's Mail
4y ago
COLIN MITCHELL, a long-time angling journalist and highly experienced coarse angler, is your guide to those little weights that make a big difference! split shotSplit shot – or more specifically  the patterns in which they should be used – is something that many inexperienced anglers get confused about. Other anglers with more experience even believe that there is a holy grail of shotting patterns, one that catches more than any other. But let’s get this straight…there are just two basic patterns for split shot – strung out or bulk down with a dropper. Start with those two and adapt them to su ..read more
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How to get a job in fishing – angling jobs explained
Angler's Mail Blog
by Tim Knight
4y ago
ANGLER'S MAIL editor Tim Knight discusses angling jobs and how to get a job in fishing. Share the blog with friends on Facebook and Twitter by clicking icons above, or simply by telling people! Making bait for a living - just one of the many, many jobs in the UK angling industry.   “I love fishing. My dream is to work in fishing – please can you tell me how I do it?”   EVERY so often I get a polite email for help to the effect of the words above, from anglers seeking a long-term path into the sport. Practically every day I’ll get a blunt “Read my blog/watch my video/like my Facebook page ..read more
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January carp fishing tips to boost your catch rate
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by Angler's Mail
4y ago
Looking for some seasonal tips for carp fishing? Then read on, as these short and sharp pointers could make or break your winter. Thomas Petch shares some January carp fishing tips in this article. They work for him...give them a go!JANUARY carp fishing is not always for the faint-hearted, but many Angler’s Mail fans will be out of the bank. We know that’s especially true during the various bonus days off over the festive season. Make no mistake about it, carp fishing can be tricky during a typical British winter. The fish can slow down, and some waters really can seem impossible to crack for ..read more
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December carp fishing tips to boost your catch rate
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by Angler's Mail
4y ago
Looking for some seasonal tips for carp fishing? Then read on, as these short and sharp pointers could make or break your winter. Thomas Petch shares some December carp fishing tips in this article. They work for him...give them a go!DECEMBER carp fishing is not always for the faint-hearted, but many Angler’s Mail fans will be out of the bank. We know that’s especially true during the various bonus days off over the festive season. Make no mistake about it, carp fishing can be tricky during a typical British winter. The fish can slow down, and some waters really can seem impossible to crack fo ..read more
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