SPLIT SHOT FISHING WEIGHTS GUIDE

Shot come in different sizes to help you balance floats precisely, but to get the best presentation it is vital to understand the value of each shot. Here’

How to make Colin Davidson’s carp rig

HERE we bring you a deadly carp rig called the Davo Carp Rig, used by Angler’s Mail carp star Colin Davidson. It incorporates a stiff link. Follow thi

VIDEO: how to use bait stops

Watch the video to learn about bait stops like these ones, which Angler’s Mail magazine gave away free as a cover gift.   ANGLER’S MAIL mag

BEST WAYS TO HOOK DEADBAITS FOR PIKE & OTHER PREDATORY FISH

WHATEVER method you decide to use when using deadbaits, it is important to know where to place the hooks into deadbaits to get more pike on the bank. On eac

FLOAT FISHING TACKLE BASICS AND FLOAT FISHING TIPS

THERE’S no better way of catching fish than to use a float. It’s how most of us started our fishing careers and I have particularly vivid memories of that h

How to make your own boilies

HERE’S a cheap and easy way to make your own brilliant fruit boilies to help you catch carp… but don’t be surprised if you attract chub, roach,

Fly fishing for pike

ANGLER’S MAIL is No.1 for predator fishing advice and tips, with top pike anglers in the team. Here Andy Black offers hints to catch pike in summer, w

HOW TO MAKE A FISHING FLOAT – SKITTLE FLOAT

THE skittle float was invented by the late Pat Tarrant, who was one of the best float innovators of all time. Basically it was designed to be fished with b

How to prepare liquidised bread groundbait

ANGLER’S MAIL columnist Bill Rushmer is a baits expert and loves nothing better than sharing his knowledge of the best ways with supermarket baits.  B

Method and pellet feeders (video)

Angler’s Mail man Steve Lockett was  out using the gift that readers received – a flatbed Method feeder or flatbed Pellet feeder, that’s also ha

VIDEO AND INSTRUCTION: RETURN BARBEL SAFELY

THE care of barbel after capture is particularly important in summer conditions, when low oxygen levels mean that an exhausted fish will need to be carefull

Carp tips from Korda ace

RICHIE LOFTHOUSE – one of the Korda carp boys – stars in the Angler’s Mail magazine this week and gives an insight into how to make a terr

Using a bubble float (video)

How to make a zig rig

Carp are particular about the depth of water they will frequent so adjust the length of the zig rig’s trace until you find the fish. Try to keep you

HOW TO TIE A PERFECT GRINNER KNOT

THE grinner is an excellent fishing knot for tying line to swivels or hooks and is arguably the most reliable knot for big fish uses if it is tied properly.

HOW TO USE FAKE BAITS

Fake corn in carious colours regularly fools giant carp and bream. Pick the right weight of the hook and you can pop-up a buoyant grain of fake corn or maiz

Get the best from your fishing line

HERE is some top advice from Angler’s Mail magazine on how to load your reel and get the best from your fishing lines. If you get this week’s is

BEST CARP FISHING TACKLE FOR BEGINNERS – EXPERT ADVICE

STARTING a fully fledged carp fishing career can be a daunting prospect, but if you intend to try your luck at banking some real whoppers then you’ll need t

How to make white chocolate white boilies

ANGLER’S MAIL carp fishing columnist Colin Davidson shows you how to make his brilliant white chocolate pop-up boilies. With high visibility and ele

VIDEO: low cost barbel fishing Action Replay with Terry Knight

    River news and great baits are amongst the contents of the new issue of Angler’s Mail magazine. Be sure to get your copy! WANT to know