Hooks
Why bigger hooks don't always mean bigger fish
One of the most common things Tony sees is hooks far larger than the bait or the species needs. Smaller, sharper and better presented usually catches more.
Learn
Learn to fish better
Short, practical pieces about the things that actually change how much you catch. No jargon for the sake of it.
Fishing Line
Is your fishing line too heavy?
Heavy line costs you casting distance and bite detection. Matching line to the venue and species is often a free improvement.
Bait
How to present bait properly
A neat, natural bait that stays on the hook out-fishes a big untidy lump almost every time.
Reading Beaches
How to read a surf beach
Gullies, bars and rips tell you where fish will feed. Walk the beach at low water and it becomes obvious.
Tides
What does the tide actually change?
Depth, flow, food, access and safety. Understanding the tide is often what separates a blank from a session.
Wind
How wind direction changes where you can fish
The same wind can ruin one mark and make another. Knowing your options is half the job.
Getting Started
What equipment does a beginner actually need?
Less than the tackle shop suggests. Here is what genuinely matters at the start.
Getting Started
How to start shore fishing
A simple, honest route into shore fishing without spending a fortune first.
North Wales Fishing
Beach fishing vs rock fishing
Different species, different gear, different safety considerations. Which suits you today?
Would you rather be shown?
Reading about casting only gets you so far. A session on the beach with someone watching what you actually do tends to move things along much faster.
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