Line Thru Lures for Pike Explained
What line thru lures are, how they differ from jig-head shads, and when trout, perch and bream patterns make sense for UK pike.
Soft Shads and Paddle Tails for Pike
How to fish soft shads and paddle tails for pike: jig head weights, the sink-and-draw retrieve, stinger hooks, sizes and colours.
Pike Lure Sizes: 10cm, 15cm, 20cm and Bigger
How big should a pike lure be? A practical guide to 10cm, 15cm, 20cm and larger lures, and how water, season and target fish change the answer.
Live Bait vs Lures vs Deadbait for Pike
Live bait, deadbait or lures for pike? A straight comparison of each method and where livebaiting is banned or restricted in the UK.
When Does Pike Season Start in the UK?
There’s no legal pike season, but there is a date most anglers work to. Why 1 October, why water temperature matters more, and what to check first.
Float Fishing for Pike: The Method That Shows You Everything
A float-fished deadbait is the most versatile and the most enjoyable way to fish for pike. Here is how to set one up, why it beats a static leger in a lot of situations, and how to hit runs cleanly.
Euro Nymphing: What It Is and Why It Catches So Many Fish
Euro nymphing has changed river fly fishing in Britain, and autumn is a good time to learn it. Here is what the method actually involves, the kit you need and how to make your first drifts count.
Pressure, Wind and Weather: What Actually Matters in Autumn
Autumn weather swings more than any other season and it moves fish. Here is what I pay attention to, what I ignore, and how to pick a day worth taking off work for.
Leaf Fall: The Autumn Problem Nobody Warns You About
For a few weeks every autumn, falling leaves make some swims unfishable and change what happens on the bottom. Here is how to work around it and why it affects where fish feed.
Canals in Autumn: The Season They Come Into Their Own
Boat traffic drops, the water clears and canal fish become far more catchable. Here is why autumn suits canals, where the fish move to, and how to fish them as the temperature falls.