A selection of 10 decent quality British Made assorted floats, all different and ideal for a wide range of conditions and waters – a great beginners selection at a superb price.

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General Purpose Compact Folding Net

A great value general purpose net, from Lineaeffe of Italy, suitable for most general Coarse fishing situations and particularly handy when travelling light as this net
folds up in a similar manner to reservoir Trout nets.

Fitted with extending two or three piece handle, giving an overall length of approximately 2.1 metres and 3 metres, with a triangular head of approx 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 metres and a generous depth with fine knotless anti-slime mesh.

more information… Fladen Non-Toxic Split Shot – 8 Way Dispenser

Fladen Coarse Fishing Split Shot has been one of the most popular split shot since the introduction of the anti-lead laws. The unique patented Double-cut allows the shot to be opened and closed with ease and attached centrally to the line.

Contains Sizes: AAA, AB, BB, No.1, No.4, No.6, No. 8, SSG

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Swivel Carp Ledger in Bulk

Good quality Swivel Carp Ledgers, available in sensible sized packs to save you money. 14 per pack.

more information… Hook or Swivel Boxed Assortments

Great value decent quality selection for the beginner and occasional angler, containing either 60 assorted eyed hooks or 24 assorted swivels (including snap swivels).

more information… ]]> http://coarsefishingguide.co.uk/featured-tackle-items/feed/ 0 http://coarsefishingguide.co.uk/welcome-to-the-coarse-fishing-guide/ http://coarsefishingguide.co.uk/welcome-to-the-coarse-fishing-guide/#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:44:09 +0000 admin http://coarsefishingguide.co.uk/?p=709 Whether you are a seasoned coarse angler or an absolute beginner to coarse fishing we hope you will find this guide informative and entertaining.

From the menu on the right of this page you can choose articles on tackle, bait, tactics and rigs for all aspects of coarse fishing in rivers, lakes, ponds and canals.

If you would like to know more about the fish you can catch or you want to identify a fish you have caught, check our section on British coarse fish.

You can view pictures and information about all British coarse fish including their habitats and the bait and tactics that you can use to catch them.

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Comprising 8 DVDs. this comprehensive guide to coarse fishing covers everything you need to know about tackle, bait and tactics to catch all species of british coarse fish.

Follow the advice and expert analysis of Britain’s top fisherman as he scours the length and breadth of the UK for that big catch.

Fish Include:

Tench, Chub, Barbel, Bream, Carp, Grayling, Pike, Crucian Carp, Roach, Catfish.

This 8 DVD Coarse Fishing Guide is available from Argos now with free delivery.

A great DVD featuring former world angling champion Bob Nudd that is sure to get youngsters started in coarse fishing the right way.

The fact that Bob Nudd MBE is a four times World Course Angling Champion proves without doubt that he is extremely successful when it comes to catching fish.

For young anglers considering taking up this truly incredible sport it’s Bob’s infectious enthusiasm and dedication to getting the best out of any water that, quite literally, makes him the perfect choice to present this beginners’ guide that will both inform and entertain.

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There are sections on tackle, techniques and bait and how to use them to catch a variety of coarse fish in british waters.

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You can also flavour baits with a variety of household food products, and some of the popular ones are listed below.

Flavourings for Bread Paste

• Honey
• Sugar
• Cheese paste
• Cheese Powder
• Crushed trout pellets

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Flavourings for Maggots

• Curry powder, especially in Winter when fishing for Roach or Chub
• Turmeric which also dyes them a deep yellow/gold colour
• Fenugreek, less popular now but at one time a favourite

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Sometimes ground bait is used to form a cloud of particles in the water, and sometimes it is designed to form an artificial bed over which fish will feed.

When fishing at range samples of your hook bait can be added to groundbait to allow it to be thrown into the swim or introduced in an open ended swimfeeder.

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Commercial Ground Baits

A wide range of commercial groundbaits are available from fishing tackle shops. Different types of groundbait will behave differently when introduced to the swim and you should study the instructions on the packet or seek advice to determine which will be suitable for the waters you intend to fish.

Ground Bait Additives

A wide range of powdered and liquid groundbait additives are available to colour and flavour groundbait. You can also mix different types of groundbait to make your own preferred mix.

Making your own Ground Baits

You can make your own groundbait using bread.

A good groundbait can be made by liquidising a few slices of bread. As bread in this form is quite moist it is not necessary to mix it with water as it can easily be formed into balls to throw into the swim.

Liquidised bread is a good bait where Roach or Chub are the intended quarry, but when Roach fishing take care not to introduce too much to the swim as it can be very filling.

You can also make a very effective groundbait by drying slices of old, but not stale, white or brown bread in the oven and using a liquidiser to break it into very fine particles.

This can then be mixed with water and introduced in balls into the swim. Use less water if you want the groundbait to break up quickly and form a cloud, more water if you want the groundbait to break up on the bottom.

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Maggots

Maggots are the easiest bait to use, and will catch just about any fish that swims.

Three types of maggots are usually available in fishing tackle shops, described as Maggots, Pinkies and Squatts.

The largest kind, just called Maggots, are good for most fishing situations, both for use on the hook and to throw in as ‘loose feed’ to attract fish into your swim and keep them there.

A smaller variety of maggot called Pinkies are good for canals and lakes and can be used as both hook and loose feed, or just as loose feed in conjunction with larger Maggots on the hook.

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Squatts are the smallest maggots available commercially and are very popular as a loose feed with Bream Anglers who introduce them into the swim with groundbait. They can also be a useful hook bait when fish are small or reluctant to take a larger Maggot.

All types of Maggot need to be kept cool and will keep best if stored in a refrigerator. If you do keep them in a refrigerator do not use a lid as this will keep them cooler and prevent them from escaping.

Maggots can also be stored in plastic containers such as the special bait boxes that can be obtained from fishing tackle shops.eep them in a cool place such as a garage or shed.

Casters

Casters are the chrysalis form of the maggot and can be purchased from tackle shops or ‘turned’ from maggots left over from a fishing trip.

Casters will not keep for long periods unless refrigerated as they will float which makes them useless for most types of fishing. They also need to be kept cool while fishing, and Anglers usually keep them in a bait box filled with enough water to just cover them.

Casters will catch most coarse fish, and will sometimes allow you to avoid small fish which may take them less readily than the larger specimens.

Worms

All types of worm will catch fish, and these can be collected yourself or purchased from fishing tackle shops.

Large lob worms can be collected from damp grass at night, and these, together with commercially available Dendrobaenas make good baits for large fish.

Redworms and Brandlings can be found in compost heaps and are a very versatile bait for most species.

Bread Flake

A piece of flake pinched from the middle of a fresh loaf is an excellent bait for Chub and Roach as well as other species.

Bread Crust

A piece of bread crust fished to float on the surface of a river is a popular bait for Chub, and also for Carp on still waters.

Bread Paste

A paste made from bread will catch many species of fish and is a particularly good bait on some waters for Roach and Chub.

To make bread paste, take a few slices from a fresh loaf and either tear it into small pieces, or chop it up in a liquidiser. To this, add sufficient water to make a soft dough, and knead it until it is smooth.

It is not necessary to colour or flavour bread paste, but some Anglers add sugar or honey to give the paste a sweet flavour. It can also be coloured using ordinary food colouring, yellow and red being popular colours.

Cheese and Cheese Paste

Hard cheese, such as cheddar can be kneaded until soft and moulded around a hook. This is a favourite bait with Chub Anglers but will take other species too.

A paste made of bread and cheese is also a good bait.

Luncheon Meat

Luncheon meat is a good bait for Carp, Barbel and Chub. It can be used in cubes or strips or rough chunks. The cheapest brands are best s these are firmer and will stay on the hook better.

Boilies

A wide range of commercial boilies are available and your fishing tackle shop will be able to advise you of local preferences. The larger sizes are used to catch large carp, while the smaller sizes will catch a variety of coarse fish.

Pellets

A wide range of pellets in various sizes, colours and flavours are available from fishing tackle shops, designed to catch most species of coarse fish.

Sweetcorn

Sweetcorn, either from a tin or frozen is a good bait for many coarse fish species. You can also obtain coloured or flavoured sweetcorn from fishing tackle shops.

It is sometimes necessary to use dyed sweetcorn on waters where it has been heavily used and the fish are wary of it. You can with buy it coloured, or soak some sweetcorn in food colouring to dye it yourself. Red is a popular colour where fish have become of the natural bait.

Seed and Nut Baits

Hempseed is widely available either in cooked or uncooked form, and is an excellent bait for many species. It is most often used as loose feed to attract fish into a swim and hold them there while fished in conjunction with other hook baits, but a single grain of hemp seed on the hook can be an excellent bait for roach.
There are also a number of other seed and nut baits available from fishing tackle shops where you will be able to get advice on the best baits to use on your local waters.

Dog Biscuits

Dog biscuits are a popular bait with Carp Anglers who use them to catch surface feeding Carp.

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Hook baits are just that, baits to go on the hook, but in most fishing situations you will throw some in to attract fish to your swim and encourage them to feed.

Groundbaits are used to lay down an attractive false bottom in your swim. Fish will be attracted by the scents and activity created by groundbait.

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Flavourings can be used both with hook baits and groundbaits to increase their attractiveness.

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