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Protecting Your Rod

If you use a quiver to transport rods, instead of the high priced rod protectors, try plumber's foam lagging to protect the rod tops it
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Organic Bait Stops

Rather than pay for plastic stops for bait, that may be harmful if digested by fish, use a blade of dried grass on the bend ...
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Casting At Night

Use a luminous bead. Charged with a torch and it stays visible for 20 secs - long enough to judge your cast. (Beads are available from Enterprise ...
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Buy In Bulk

Club up with your mates if need be, but getting your pellet or hemp in 25kg bags is a lot cheaper. Prices can come down from ...
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Re-hydrate

In the summer, I've been guilty of not drinking enough fluids when it's hot. It can impair your concentration, so take plenty of (non-alcoholic - SORRY!) ...
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Get A Head Torch

Invaluable for preserving your night vision and keeps your hands free. The LED ones are excellent and the batteries seem to last forever. Chris ...
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Get Organised!

If you're fishing at night - keep it simple. Get in the habit of putting everything you need in the same place whereever you go. You won't ...
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DIY Float Tube

Instead of buying expensive float boxes, use an old Pringles tub. You can easily paint them to disguise the fact, but remember to dispose if ...
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Stay A Little Longer

Most anglers pack up too early. For most species the half hour either side of sunset is often better than all the other hours put ...
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Timing Is Important

Fish such as carp often feed at the same time of day for a long time. Plan your fishing to take advantage of this. However ...
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