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Casting Doubt

Never cast/bait-up to your full extent as the wind can always change direction later, leaving you fishing short of your main feed area.Steve Randles
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Fishy Hands?

To get the smell of fish off your hands, use Gillette Shaving foam first as if it was soap then wash as normal and Hey ...
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Warming Your Wellies

When fishing in winter, if you have not got cosy padded boots, wellies can be made bearable by wrapping silver foil over your socks before ...
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Attaching Braid To The Spool

When using braided mainlines always attach the braid to the reel spool via a few feet of nylon first.The stretch in the nylon will grip ...
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Pulling Out Of A Snag

When using a direct pull to try and pull out of a snag, always wrap the line around something as otherwise, especially with a heavy ...
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Animal Rescue

Have the number of your local swan rescue centre or RSPCA office in your memory on your mobile phone.<br>That way, if you see an animal ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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