Coarse Fishing Methods

Float fishing - Stillwaters

When fishing stillwaters, it is most common for the float to be attached bottom-end only, with the line passing through the eye at the bottom of the float. Float fishing can be an effective method when fishing at short range on stillwaters, allowing the bait to be delicately offered, giving a natural bait presentation.

Float fishing - Running waters

Float fishing on rivers can be very different due to the added flow. Different shaped floats are used and attached top and bottom to ensure natural bait presentation. Whether you are an experienced angler or a beginner to the hobby, there is always more to learn. There is sure to be some helpful information on this website that will help you to improve your course fishing.

Pole fishing

The method of pole fishing utilises a long fishing pole sometime up to or over 20 meters long. Poles are made out of lightweight materials such as carbon fibre, allowing them to be handled easily with a bit of practice. Pole fishing enables greater accuracy at close range so that the angler can fish in at tight areas, such as under ledges, trees or bushes. Light float fishing tackle can be used, giving a better bait presentation.

Ledgering

Ledgering uses a weight to keep the bait presented on or near the bottom. The extra weight allows the bait to be cast a longer distance, which can help you reach the location of feeding fish.

Feeder fishing

This is a form of ledgering, using a weight especially designed to deliver food into the swim too. Feeders are small metal or plastic 'cages', with small holes allowing free offerings to be released slowly near to the hookbait. Casting out regularly to the same spot, building up a bed of bait can keep fish in the swim throughout the day and can result is building up a large catch of fish.

Lure fishing

This technique is effective for predatory fish. An artificial bait is used to imitate the fish's pray. The angler casts out the bait and retrieves the lure, giving it the appearance of a dying or injured fish.

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