WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH

Well, there are a number of things that will possibly help on the day and by dotting the Is and crossing the Ts methodically you will know you are doing your best and it will inspire you with confidence.

LOCATION

The first and most important thing, as in several aspects of life, is location-location-location. It’s pretty obvious you wont catch anything if the fish aren’t there. It’s often hard enough catching them when they are there. So what can you do on this one? The first things to realise is that fish will follow the food and basically want a life that is as easy as possible. So where will the food be? There are classic cases like follow the birds! The birds are there feeding on the small fish shoals that predators like mackerel and bass chase to the surface. Lures dropped in the feeding frenzy will guarantee results. Easy because you can see what’s going on, but what if you can’t see the action?

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

There’s no substitute for local knowledge of marks, tides, baits, tackle, species and techniques. so if you are new to the sport or area then