Practical UK fishing guides covering methods, tackle, locations, rigs and beginner advice from Down The Cove.
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A plain guide to choosing between a 50N buoyancy aid and a 100N or 150N lifejacket for sea fishing, with sizing for children, fit checks and care for inflatables.
Many UK beaches fish better after dark in autumn and winter. Here is how to pick a safe beach, what to pack, how to set up and bait by headlamp, and how to spot bites.
A practical family guide to rock pooling on UK and Cornish shores, from picking the right tide to turning rocks gently, staying safe and ticking off a spotter checklist.
Soft plastics, metals, hard minnows, surface lures and feathers explained in plain terms: what each one catches around the UK coast, when to use it and a simple starter selection.
A practical guide to choosing a children's fishing rod by age, from first crabbing lines to a proper junior combo, with the safety kit that matters most near the water.
From October to March the beaches belong to whiting, cod, dabs and flounder. Here is what to fish for, when to go, which baits and rigs to use and how to stay safe in the cold and dark.
The best crabbing bait, how to keep it in a bait bag and a simple family method that catches shore crabs without hooks or waste.
Three simple sea-fishing rigs for shore beginners, what each one catches and how to match hooks, weights and bait to beaches, harbours and rough ground.
Honest gift ideas for sea anglers - complete kits, tackle that always gets used, stocking fillers and the gift card safety net. From a Cornish tackle shop.
When crabbing season peaks in the UK, how to time the tide, and the famous harbours and quays - from Padstow to Walberswick - where crabbing is at its best.
Compare beginner sea-fishing outfits by fishing location, packed size and included equipment. Decide which format fits your plans, then use the live collection and product pages to check stock and exact specifications.
Compare hook-free lines, drop nets and family activity packs for a supervised crabbing trip. Choose for the children and location, then check the exact product contents and options before buying.
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO BUYING FISHING GEAR... MACKEREL FISHING When asked which fish a beginner would like to catch, the answer is more often than not, mackerel! Mackerel can be cau...
Our Beginners Guide to Buying Fishing Gear.... FISHING FROM ROCKS / CLIFFS Please note that we do not recommend rock fishing for beginners - it is far better to stick to harbour...
Our Beginners Guide to Buying Fishing Gear.... FISHING FROM A BEACH The main methods of fishing from a beach are bottom fishing or spinning. By bottom fishing from the beach you...
Our Beginners Guide to Buying Fishing Gear.... FISHING FROM A BEACH HEADLAND As with fishing from harbour walls , it is beneficial to know what the bottom is in your chosen fish...
Our Beginners Guide to Buying Fishing Gear.... FISHING FROM A HARBOUR WALL / PIER To make the best choice of rod it helps if you know what the bottom is in your chosen fishing a...
Beginners Guide to Buying Sea Fishing Gear... FLOAT FISHING A great fishing method for harbour walls, piers and rocky headlands Sample Species to target using Float Fishing BLAC...
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