How to choose the right groundbait
In the second part of their extensive groundbait tips video series, the Gofishing team help you through the minefield of the massive amount of different groundbaits on the market so you can confidently pick the right colour and type.
In this revealing and in-depth video you will find out which species of fish respond best to the many different colours of groundbait, how to mix groundbait to the correct consistency and how best to look after it to ensure it remains in tip-top condition throughout your session.
There are tips on preparing the groundbait for both summer and winter fishing situations, plus lots more besides.
How to catch huge hauls of silvers while the carp are spawning
Mixed weather conditions are currently affecting the spawning process of carp on commercials so match anglers are turning to silverfish to make up weights, with some bumper catches like this staggering 100lb net the result.
It was taken at Priory Lakes at Ruskington in Lincolnshire, where anglers such as Shaun Moss have been shunning the conventional pellet and paste approaches, and are targeting roach and rudd with a couple of pints of maggots instead.
This has seen 80lb nets banked in a matter of hours on lake 1, a water which is more noted for match results which regularly feature 150-200lb of carp.
Here Shaun Moss meets up with Angling Times' Ben Fisk to show exactly how he goes about fishing at speed for the silvers.
To watch the video click the image below.
How to catch silverfish at Castle Ashby
Matchman Kevin Folwell has banked an incredible 645 silverfish in his last two matches at Castle Ashby, amounting to a total of 123lb.
His winning approach centres around targeting the roach, rudd and perch which have moved close to the margins of the Northampton venue's Grendon Pond to spawn, shunning the standard tactic adopted by many of casting a feeder at the bream or carp stocks.
By fishing his pole shallow and close in, he has compiled brilliant catches of 68lb 6oz and 55lb, with his biggest fish weighing a mere 10oz.
Typically the Drennan GOT Baits angler manages to net an astonishing 70 fish an hour, especially when there is a ripple on the water.
To see how Kevin fishes this way, watch the video by clicking the image below.
The basics of pole fishing
For newcomers and beginners to pole fishing, using a pole can be a little daunting. As can buying a pole, feeding with a pole, shipping a pole out and generally using a pole - it's all quite complicated if you don't have anyone to show you how.
Here ex-match angler and now all-round angler Jan Porter shows exactly how to go about pole fishing for the first time, sharing his intimate knowledge of how to instantly get the most out of your new pole.
He details what to look out for when buying a new pole in terms of spares, pole quality and smoothness of the sections, through to detailing typical elastics to use, how to ship a pole in and out, how to feed your swim accurately and how to ensure you don't become tangled when using your new pole.
You're sure to learn masses from this in-depth video that covers and details everything you will need to know to ensure you maximise your first few sessions fishing with a pole.
To watch the video click the play button on the image below.
Enjoy!
How to tie a pole rig
Having the know-how to create customised pole rigs can put you streets ahead when tackling various venues. You can build a rig to exactly your requirements, making it the perfect presentation for the depth and species you are trying to catch.
In this short video we show you what you will need and how to go about tying the perfect pole rig to suit your favourite venue.
How to elasticate a new pole
If you've never elasticated a pole before, and are unsure of where to look for info to help you along, this short instructional video will show you how easy it is to set your pole up to cope with catching all manner of different sizes of fish.
How to use Dinsmores Auto Shot
Putting tiny micro and dust shot on to a hooklength or a fine mainline can prove really difficult and incredibly frustrating. Not only are some shots cut incorrectly, but they are so small that fitting them on line is almost impossible.
The Dinsmores Auto Shot dispenser is a Gosend for those of you who struggle putting tiny shot on lines. Here's how it works...
How to use Dinsmores Auto Styx dispensers
If you are fed up with small shot coming off your pole rig or mainline when you're catching lots of big fish, perhaps it's time to switch over to using styl weights instead. This ingenious development - Dinsmores Auto Styx dispenser - is the ideal tool for placing small styl-like weights onto your fine mainline and hooklengths. Here's how it works...
