POLE FISHING

FALLING WATER IN WADERS - WHAT TO DO?

Falling into water with waders on cause shock and stress. Clothing worn in the water has a resistance that makes swimming more difficult. Today, we're going to tell you how to adopt the right moves for remaining safe at the shore.

CARP: SUCCESSFUL SHORT FISHING SESSIONS

If there was ever a good season for speed carp fishing, it’s the summer. The warmer temperatures naturally invite fishing early in the morning or at the end of the day for the famous “cast off”. And that’s good because carp are particularly active during these times of the day. Nevertheless, these speed sessions require some adapting to get luck on your side. Gear? Fishing spot? Advanced baiting? Here are our tips to have successful short carp fishing sessions.

HOOKS

The hook is an essential part of catching fish just as the rod, reel or line are. There are a multitude of types to meet all needs. Sizes? Shapes? Colours? Single or triple hook?

STAYING WARM

When it’s cold, you might have to cut a fishing trip short if you don’t have the right clothing for the weather. But it’s actually quite easy to fish in the winter, even when temperatures are close to 0⁰ C, by following some simple guidelines. You need to take care to protect your upper and lower body and your extremities too. Here’s how to dress to keep as warm as possible when it’s cold out there.

HOW TO CAST LONG AND ACCURATELY?

Very often we want to fish distant spots but never manage to reach them. These spots are usually less heavily fished, so long and accurate casting will increase your chances of a catch. Discover how to cast like this and improve your effectiveness.

HOW TO ADJUST THE DRAG ON A REEL

The reel is an essential item of fishing equipment. It means you can bring in fish by reeling but you can also "drag" on the line coming out when the fish pulls on the line to control it better. Discover how to adjust the drag on your reel simply and effectively.

HOW DO YOU GET STARTED WITH POLE FISHING ?

A rod, a line, a float... that's all you need to discover the joy of still fishing. Ideal for starting out, this technique is no less exciting and means you can have sensational fishing trips with lots of fish (roach, bleak, bream etc.) throughout the year.

How to choose the best carp bait?

As carp is a burrowing fish; it likes to find its food at the bottom of the water. Find out here which bait you can use to compete with its natural food sources.

OPERATE ITS LINE WELL

Teasing is the action of provoking the fish to attack the live bait which is offered to it. The techniques are different depending on the water fished. Discover how to animate your line to entice the fish to bite.

What gear do you need to begin feeder fishing ?

Feeder fishing is a very effective technique for catching white fish. It is like still fishing at the bottom which can be practised at a long distance. The theory is to have your baiting ready by the hook thanks to a cage filled with bait. Discover here how best to begin fishing with this technique.

FISHING IN WINTER: IT'S POSSIBLE

The arrival of winter sometimes makes you withdraw into your home where it's nice and warm to wait for the good weather. This is the ideal time to prepare your equipment, work on your strategies or simply dream about the forthcoming season.

BAITING: IT PAYS TO BE ECONOMIC

While carps are less active inthe winter they are also less greedy because aditional digestion time quickly uses up more energy. Its out of the question for them to have "banquets" on the bottom of te water.