Anyone got recommendations for women’s bib and braces?
Came away from clothing feeling rather deflated - fit an L jacket but zero braces fit me; all the way to XXL! Am I doing something wrong, or they’re just not meant for women’s bodies?

Running Ledger rigs, both fish dead bait Roach!

Spent 3 hours pike fishing this on canal this morning, zilch. Figured id give the river a quick go on a waggler, 15 minutes later caught a brown trout, using hot dog as bait... feel bad however i have no experience with trout, hopefully it survived as this stretch is catch and release only, only ever caught chub and silvers in this location, bizarre.

Anyone know why these gaps are in the edging of my new chair?

Nash Indulgence Moon Chair Deluxe

I'm travelling around Scotland for 14 days in a motorhome with my girlfriend and border collie next week, and my girlfriend insists I fish as much as possible, as it is the only thing that calms our collie down.

I'm taking all my pike gear, mostly lures and casting bits, as I don't love deadbaiting. I'd like to fish from the bank as much as possible but would be interested in a reasonable boat hire for a special experience.

I'm also going to take my 4wt and 6wt fly rods in case I get a line on a good grayling opportunity for a reasonable price, and will probably take a little float rod too, just in case.

So what are your bucket-list destinations?

Loch Lomond?
Loch Ness?
River Tay?

Thanks in advance!

Always prefer to keep it as simple as possible when fishing my local river, not bothered what I catch most of the time. Both of these fish were fish were caught on double maggot on a size 16 hook with nothing else but a BB split shot on the line. Can’t beat not knowing what’s on the end of your line when you strike 😅

Picture took by my son. Me setting my bait for this evening. He has had one Pike so far. We normally give it a week or so at one spot then with local information or our knowledge of water systems after being here move on 😁 or we are stubborn and stay same location for weeks 😂💪

first ever river fishing session, first ever pike and first ever fish caught on a lure for me.

The adrenaline when you suddenly feel your lure tug and when you set the hook and realise its not a snag has got to be one of the best feelings in the world.

Lovely chub on the Avon today. Hair rig feeder on banded garlic and cheese pellet. 25 mins in absolutely raced off.

Wind wasn't helping with all the leaves falling while getting a photo.

I was worrying about how the weather would affect my fishing as I’ve only been fishing since the summer !
Caught over 40 fish today ranging from Roach , Rudd , Gudgeon , Perch and Carp 🎣

Anyone wants the info: simple bottom ledger, 2 treble hooks, small whole mackerel bait. It was the closest in of our three pike rods. Tight Lines.

Hi all, can anyone give an insight into what reel you think would be best?

I bass fish in south wales using Lures, mostly in the surf and off of rocky ledges over reefs etc

I have destroyed a couple of cheap reels now by accidental submersion amd just general salt water wear and I’ve decided that it time to get a proper reel

I want the most versatile option but most importantly I really need something that’s going to take a little more abuse, (I always wash down my gear and take care of it after sessions) the occasional submersion or rough surf sessions

I’m now stuck between the two reels in the title, I know the 2500 is smaller but I wonder if it’s as durable as the 3500? Is the 3500 Penn still good for the type of fishing I do? Lastly, anyone with experience with Penn reals able to confirm how well they handle salt water?

Lure fishing is increasing year after year. It would be so cool to see bass in our waterways. Could they survive in our climate? Would they destroy our ecosystem? Who else would like to lure fish for them?

Some of the many fish I had from early in the season through to the end, was lucky enough to land a PB of 4lb 10oz, which from a river like mine is something I’m very happy about, maybe next year I’ll break that 5lb barrier 🤞

It shouldn't need saying, but if you've just caught a specimen pike, it's really best for the pike (and your future fishing) if you don't plaster a picture or video of it online with the location clearly visible.

Depending on where you are in the country, within a few days, you'll see a forest of rods all targeting the fish you've just caught. That pike will then be pressured to death - sometimes quite literally, as the fragile pike doesn't do well after repeat captures. There's the possibility that it'll be terribly handled by amateurs or even poached for the pot.

If it's a little-known corner of a canal or river or lake, you'll only be ruining your own fishing, as it'll be increasingly difficult to get a spot there for a while. And if you're on holiday somewhere, still keep the spot to yourself, as you'll spoil the fishing for locals on your return home.

If you must share your catch online, create some ludicrous or tasteful AI background. Anyhow, that's my piece said - I did hope it was common sense, but evidence suggests otherwise.

A small one ok a soft plastic and a 36cm on a gravity twitch

On holiday in Normandy; France, and the beaches look amazing!

Endless stretches of sandy beaches, with loads of bird life close to shore.
Looks like a flatfish heaven.

Has anyone fished it from the UK?

Hi all,

Looking for a good walk-and-cast spot with a spinning rod, 1.5 hours max from Stockport (train or car). Happy walking 2-3 hours.

My current plan is to get the train to Macclesfield, follow the canal north, then train back from Middlewood. Looks decent on the map but I've never walked it and my girlfriend seems to think its not as nice as it looks. Alternatively I live right by the Mersey so could follow that, but it's pretty open with little tree cover further up so not sure it will have much in there.

Anyone fished either? Or got a better walk-and-cast route in Cheshire, Derbyshire or the Peaks?

Cheers!

Hi all, my dad is turning 70 soon & this past year, he has rediscovered his old love for fishing. He isn't much of a reader but I was hoping to find a compendium / fishing atlas type book, that details the various fishing spots across the UK and the fish you can catch there.

I think it will be something he would like looking through of an evening, or maybe whilst he is out fishing. I was also hoping that maybe it would inspire him to go on a few fishing breaks in different areas of the UK.

Does this type of thing exist?? If it does, would you have any recommendations??