Tackle Box Tips

A fishing reel is a machine with moving parts and subject to the same wear and tear problems as that of a car, motor bike or other mechanical device and as such will need regular maintenance and service. There is no doubt that regular servicing will prolong its performance and life. GENERAL... more

We often see rods for repair with damage that could have been avoided. We hope this information will help with understanding the structure and behaviour of your rods so that you will be able to make sure you are not back in the shop asking for a repair instead of fishing!   NATURAL... more

STORM DAMAGE REPAIR No bivvy or shelter is guaranteed against storm damage. However we will try to help you out with a damaged bivvy or shelter if it was originally purchased from us. The nature of the damage will determine the cost of the repair. CONDENSATION All single-skin shelters are subject to... more

Most rods these days are very reliable, so you can buy with the confidence that even our low budget models will not be prone to breakage. However performance, durability, high quality fittings, up-to-date cosmetics and specialised design will vastly improve the character of your rod, so correct choice is vital to... more

A fish finder will indicate where the fish are, but will not tell you where and when they are going to feed. It is best to use the fish finder as an electronic feature finder and to add this information to other information such as wind direction, air pressure, moon phases and local knowledge. These devices are... more

Almost every line commonly used for carp fishing ... has an under-rated breaking strain indicated on the spool or box. With a good knot, most lines will always break at a higher strain. With no international guidelines for indicating breaking strain or diameter, manufacturers underrate lines to... more

Fluorocarbon ... looks similar to nylon, but has different properties that can offer advantages. The refractive index of fluorocarbon (the manner in which light passes through) is much more like water's than nylon's, therefore it is less visible. Its density is greater so it will sink faster, plus... more

WHAT BRAID IS BEST FOR YOU? Braid can be an essential part of any angler’s tackle, but there are a few things to consider when choosing which one to buy … FLOATING BRAID Ideal for marker float use, 'spodding' or 'drifting' and lure fishing for pike. SINKING BRAID Ideal for... more

WHAT MAIN LINE IS BEST FOR YOU? As so many lines labelled the same behave very differently, we suggest buying line by diameter rather than by the breaking strain on the label. For weed and snag free situations … We recommend lines of between 0.33 and 0.35mm. These will usually break... more

The best thing to do, if you can, is to come into the shop , where we will be very happy to explain the basics and set you up with the gear you need. (One thing we won't do is try and persuade you to buy stuff you don't need). If you are too far away for a visit, then phone us on 01322 292400 . If... more