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Guide
14 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Fish Care & Rules
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.
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13 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Techniques & Rigs
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.
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12 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Getting Started
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.
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10 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Bankside Equipment
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.
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9 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Bait and Terminal Tackle
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.
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7 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Bait and Terminal Tackle
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.
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7 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Fish Care & Rules
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.
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6 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Techniques & Rigs
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.
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5 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Getting Started
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.
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4 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Getting Started
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.
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3 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Fish Care & Rules
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.
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3 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Bankside Equipment
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.
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3 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Techniques & Rigs
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.
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3 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Techniques & Rigs
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.
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3 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Techniques & Rigs
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.
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3 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Techniques & Rigs
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.
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1 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Fish Care & Rules
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.
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1 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Techniques & Rigs
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.
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1 Oct 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Getting Started
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.
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28 Sept 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Bankside Equipment
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.
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28 Sept 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Rods & Reels
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.
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27 Sept 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Getting Started
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.
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27 Sept 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Fish Care & Rules
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.
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27 Sept 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Getting Started
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.
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27 Sept 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Getting Started
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.
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27 Sept 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Rods & Reels
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.
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27 Sept 2026
By Lake & Lines Editorial Team
Getting Started
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.
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