Articles by Lake & Lines Editorial Team
A practical guide for parents on taking children coarse fishing in England and Wales. Covers rod licences, day tickets, choosing family friendly venues, simple tackle, safety and basic fish care.
Getting Started19 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Start in the middle: a brolly with storm sides usually gives more usable protection than a basic umbrella without the bulk or cost of an oval shelter.
Bankside Equipment17 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Short ready-elasticated margin poles (5-6 m) suit most UK stillwaters; simple whips are preferable for canals. Check rod licence, landing net and unhooking mat before you fish.
Rods & Reels15 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Explains the two legal weight thresholds for lead attached to a fishing line in England and Wales, what is exempt, reasons for the restrictions and which non-lead alternatives to choose.
Fish Care & Rules14 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
No casting, no reel: pole fishing is direct and beginner friendly. This guide covers whips versus longer poles, licences, essential kit and how to set up and fish on canals and commercial stillwaters.
Techniques & Rigs13 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Practical guidance for river coarse fishing in England: understand the close season (15 March to 15 June), obtain a rod licence and permission, pick accessible water and start with simple float or feeder methods.
Getting Started12 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Winter coarse fishing is quieter and more demanding; short two to four hour sessions on mild, settled days with small baits, fine rigs and minimal feeding often produce the best results.
Techniques & Rigs11 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Practical guide to choosing a fishing chair for day sessions, covering weight, stability, adjustable legs, mud feet, padding and when to invest in a recliner or accessories.
Bankside Equipment10 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
A concise shortlist for method feeder pellets and hookbaits on small commercial lakes. Covers pellet size, oil content, wafters, banded pellets, seasonal tweaks and venue rules.
Bait and Terminal Tackle9 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Shortlist of feeder rods for UK small commercial lakes with clear advice on length, casting weight, quivertips, reels, line and rigs for accurate short range fishing.
Rods & Reels8 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Clear, practical guidance on using maggots and worms for UK coarse fishing, covering bait choice, hooking, feeding, storage and rules to keep your sessions productive.
Bait and Terminal Tackle7 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
A clear guide to the coarse fishing close season in England and Wales: key dates, which waters are affected, stillwater exceptions, canal rules, and enforcement advice.
Fish Care & Rules7 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Step-by-step method feeder bait advice. Learn pellet dampening, when to use groundbait or a blend, hookbait positioning and the venue checks that save a session.
Techniques & Rigs6 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
A practical primer on canal fishing for beginners: what licences and permits you need, basic tackle and bait, simple tactics and what to expect on your first session.
Getting Started5 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Simple, practical advice for staying warm while fishing in cold British conditions. Layer smartly, protect hands, feet and head, use shelter and a padded chair, carry spares and warm drinks.
Getting Started4 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
A simple three-step visual method to recognise common coarse fish on stillwaters, with practical handling tips, close season notes and when to ask for help.
Fish Care & Rules3 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
For a simple coarse setup choose a mid-sized carryall (30 to 45 litres) with a wipe-clean base, solid zips and a padded strap. A wide opening keeps fish-care kit and tackle easily reachable.
Bankside Equipment3 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
A 3000–4000 fixed-spool reel in the £50–£90 range is the ideal start for UK feeder anglers. Match reel size to rod length and distance for comfort and consistent casts.
Rods & Reels3 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Bankside checklist to stop missing bites float fishing: dot the float down, plumb depth, move the bottom shot closer, match hook size, control line drag and time your strike.
Techniques & Rigs3 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Clear, practical guidance on selecting coarse fishing line. Learn when to use mono, braid or fluorocarbon, ideal diameters for float and feeder rigs, and how to check and dispose of old line.
Techniques & Rigs3 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
A practical beginner's guide to method feeder fishing covering rigs, loading feeders, accurate casting, bite detection and safe fish handling to build a producing swim.
Techniques & Rigs3 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Step-by-step stillwater guide to how to set up a float fishing rod. Covers waggler components, shotting, finding depth, casting tips and quick fixes for first sessions.
Techniques & Rigs3 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Match feeder rod length to casting distance and peg space, then use the softest quivertip that stays stable. A 9 to 10ft rod and 1.5oz carbon tip suit most commercial lakes.
Techniques & Rigs1 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Practical, venue-focused guidance on fishery rules for beginners: hook types, permitted baits, required nets and mats, and safe handling so you fish legally and protect the fish.
Fish Care & Rules1 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
A short post-session routine protects rods, reels, line and soft kit, prevents corrosion and helps stop spread of invasive species. Check, clean and dry gear and dry soft items for at least 24 hours.
Techniques & Rigs1 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Practical tips for carp fishing on a day ticket: pick a runs water, pack a simple rig, follow fishery rules and handle carp carefully to make your first session a success.
Getting Started1 Oct 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
A concise guide to bait and terminal tackle for beginners: maggots, sweetcorn, bread, hooks, floats, non-toxic shot, legal rules in England and Wales and a practical shopping list for a first stillwater trip.
Bait and Terminal Tackle28 Sept 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
On UK commercial lakes, float fishing suits near-bank, calm pegs and active sessions; feeder fishing is better for range, depth and windy or choppy conditions.
Techniques & Rigs28 Sept 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Clear guidance on what a method feeder kit includes, the three kit types, recommended products and how to choose feeder weights and moulds for UK commercial waters.
Bait and Terminal Tackle28 Sept 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
A practical guide to choosing a coarse fishing landing net for beginners: why soft knotless mesh, a 40-50cm spoon head and a 2.7-3m telescopic handle are the best start.
Bankside Equipment28 Sept 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Practical guidance to choose the best float rod for beginners in the UK. Focus on 12 ft rods, through action, light to medium power and sensible budgets for a confident first purchase.
Rods & Reels28 Sept 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Choose a 2500 or 3000 match reel with 6-8 lb mono as the best float fishing reel for beginners. It keeps balance, suits UK stillwaters and fits a modest budget.
Rods & Reels28 Sept 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
A practical guide for your first visit to a commercial fishery covering licences, day tickets, basic gear, peg etiquette and safe fish handling to help you feel ready.
Getting Started27 Sept 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Step-by-step guidance on how to unhook coarse fish safely: prepare a knotless net, wet hands, use forceps or a disgorger for deep hooks, and support fish until it swims away.
Fish Care & Rules27 Sept 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Two permissions are required to fish in England and Wales: a national rod fishing licence and a local day ticket. Buy your licence online, check fishery rules and carry both before you fish.
Getting Started27 Sept 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
A practical coarse fishing kit checklist for beginners: arrange a rod licence and permission, then get a rod and reel, net, unhooking kit, basic tackle and bait. Most extras can wait.
Getting Started27 Sept 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Practical advice on choosing a beginner coarse fishing kit for canals and stillwaters. Learn core essentials, what to avoid in cheap bundles and what to buy before your first session.
Rods & Reels27 Sept 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
A concise starter guide to coarse fishing for beginners in England and Wales. Covers licences, day tickets, essential kit, bait and step by step first lake session advice.
Getting Started27 Sept 2026By Lake & Lines Editorial Team