With the latest Atlantic storm battering the South West you could be excused for thinking that it might be a good idea to just stay at home this weekend and give fishing a miss. If you do then you could well miss out on a great fishing opportunity. The wind on Saturday is due to [...] The post Fishing after a storm first appeared on Fishing Tails ..read more

It’s been a long winter for anglers, especially those who have practically missed a season due to lockdowns and predicaments. Trapped worse than the fish in some cases. Now though, things are looking up and it’s possible to visit lakes and rivers again for some angling. But what are the best flies and lures to [...] The post Four top midge flies first appeared on Fishing Tails ..read more

How to fillet salmon Having caught or maybe even bought a Salmon you are delighted that you have salmon as a lunch, but before  adorning the tabletop with it, you need to cook it and if you were lucky enough to catch it yourself, you will need to fillet it. Filleting a salmon like any [...] The post How to fillet Salmon first appeared on Fishing Tails ..read more

Every lure angler has gone through the struggle of choosing the right spinning reel. Some learn from their mentors, others from mistakes. But if you don’t have a personal mentor that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to make mistakes to learn. Not in this era! I have designed this guide on how to choose a [...] The post How to choose a spinning reel – a beginner’s guide first appeared on Fishing Tails ..read more

If you’re new to fishing, you need to be prepared to fish and act responsibly. Responsible fishing keeps fish healthy and ensures you’re not causing unnecessary damage to the wildlife, water, and environment in general. Here are 10 things every new angler should know about responsibility. Make Sure You’re Allowed To Fish First of all, [...] The post How to fish responsibly first appeared on Fishing Tails ..read more

LRF has been a part of the UK saltwater lure fishing scene for over a decade now. For most though, it’s still either a curiosity or a mystery – why are these LRF anglers so excited to spend their days catching tiny fish? I guess the quick answer to that is: it really isn’t just [...] The post An Intro To LRF (Light Rock Fishing) first appeared on Fishing Tails ..read more

Stories about fishing are as old as the waters that hold them. Before starting on a fishing adventure, you might need some quality books to help you with some important aspects of fishing. Be it a story exploring some rich, deep history or an account educating you about the right techniques and expanding your knowledge. [...] The post Audio Books for fishing first appeared on Fishing Tails ..read more

I always used to use just an ordinary backpack to store my endless amount of fishing gear on my back on a long tiring fishing session. After a few years of messy disorganisation, back pain and sometimes a wet bag(no good if you have electronics in it), I said enough is enough, it’s time for [...] The post Piscifun fishing tackle bag review first appeared on Fishing Tails ..read more

The latest advice as of the 7th of January is that yes we can go fishing locally. This information has been released by the Angling Trust, whom have fought very hard for anglers to be able to resume fishing after the government initially decided to suspend angling in the third national lockdown. However the resumption [...] The post Are we allowed to fish in the new lockdown in 2021? first appeared on Fishing Tails ..read more

Whether using an indoor grill or an outdoor grill, the art of cooking fish on a grill takes time and practice to perfect. Unlike chops or burgers, grilling fish can be a notoriously difficult task as fish is typically thinner and much more fragile so it lends itself easier to breakage whilst cooking, while it [...] The post How to Grill Fish first appeared on Fishing Tails ..read more