Margin fishing is often called stalking because of the stealth approach anglers will sometimes have to approach when fishing the margins. In this article we will take a look at the different approaches you can take when margin fishing, aswell as tips to help you master stalking for big carp. What is margin fishing? Fishing […]
How To Attract Carp To Your Swim – 9 Proven Methods
There are many different methods anglers use to attract carp to their swim. The most popular and widely used method is the little and often method. Slowly building up your swim with little and often loose feed allowing the carp to gain feeding confidence. It can be very tempting to start fishing as soon as […]
Canal Fishing – A Complete Beginners Guide
Canals are great for new anglers to begin their fishing adventures. The big attraction to canal fishing is the amount of different species in the water, and also relative easiness to catch the smaller fish that are in the canal. You can get started fishing canals using basic fishing tackle and methods and most stretches […]
Coarse Fishing Starter Kit – Best Budget Tackle For New Anglers
Starting out as a new angler can be very daunting and confusing. It can be hard to know where to start. Here at Rod and Float we are passionate about helping new anglers get into fishing. Yes it can be very expensive buying all the best gear, but you really do not need to spend […]
How to stop missing bites – 27 tips to improve your strike rate
Increase your chances of hitting bites by fishing with a correctly weighted and suitable float. Keep a tight line and use a well balanced shotting pattern with a correctly sized sharp hook. Missing bites is very frustrating. Here will explore why you are missing bites and helo you increase your chances of hooking more fish. […]
43 Surprisingly cheap supermarket carp baits
The best supermarket carp baits are luncheon meat, bread, sweetcorn, bread and cheese. Check out our list of over thirty baits available in local supermarkets. Carp bait does not need to be expensive. There are lots of very effective, cheap carp baits available in your supermarket. You probably already have some in your cupboard at […]
Float fishing in windy conditions – How to catch in choppy water
Float fishing in windy conditions and choppy water can be very frustrating but can also be very fruitful when fished right. Here we take a look at the different options to find the best solution for you. How to float fish in windy conditions? A long, bright and heavy weighted float and sunken line is […]
What is the best bait for carp fishing? 21 amazing baits & tips
The best baits for carp fishing are meat, maggots, worm, casters, pellets and boilies. However it depends on the conditions and there are lots of variables that can impact a bait’s effectivness. Deciding what bait to use for carp fishing can be very daunting. Tackle shops are awash with a variety of baits with all […]
How to hook maggots correctly
The correct way to hook a maggot is: Use a sharp hook. Locate the small lip at the thicker end (head) of the maggot. Hold the maggot in your weaker hand, between your thumb and index finger, exposing the head of the maggot. Gently squeeze the maggot to push the lip outwards. Delicately hook the […]
When is the best time to go fishing?
There is never a bad time to go fishing! However, knowing the best times to go fishing will give you a better chance of a catching. The best time for fishing in the warmer months is early morning and late evening, whereas, in the colder months, the middle of the day is best. The time […]
