Extras
bait presentation
pole floats
rig shotting
bulk rigs
strung bulk
tapered rigs
match fishing tips
pole fishing basics
Rig Diagrams 101: Bulk, Strung Bulk, Tapered Patterns
Shotting patterns dictate how bait behaves underwater. A bulk pattern drops bait fast and anchors the rig, ideal for carp and confident feeding on the deck. A strung bulk spaces th...
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Tackle & Setup
bait presentation
margin fishing
pole floats
float choice
match fishing setup
slim vs rugby floats
float tips
commercial fishing rigs
Pole Float Masterclass: Matching Shape to Situation
This article explains how to match pole float shapes to different conditions, species, and baits. Slim floats for silvers and F1s, rugby balls for deep stability, diamonds for vers...
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Venue and Prep
hollow elastic
margin fishing
summer carp
edge tactics
feeding strategy
strong rigs
pole floats
match fishing
Summer Margins: Feeding, Float Choice, and Bagging Up
A guide to summer margin fishing for carp. Covers plumbing, feeding rhythms, float choice, and beefed-up rigs to cope with aggressive edge bites. Explains why timing and steady fee...
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