There has never been a better or worse time to explore Icelandic beauty. If you were to visit Iceland for the first time, any season would be suitable for …
Bread Another staple bait for all canals, bread is cheap and highly versatile. Just about every Cut has locations where locals feed the ducks, and these can have a …
TOP OF THE CHOPS Not one for the squeamish, the ‘chopped worm technique of slicing up worms to draw and hold fish in your swim is absolute dynamite on …
Casters Maggots might be ideal for getting plenty of bites on the canal, but when you want to single out a bigger stamp of fish, casters are often the …
Let’s go camping! Many people have fond memories of camping from when they were children, but when you plan a camping trip as an adult, you discover that it’s …
Shots and Smaller Weights It goes without saying that you require weights to cock your floats. A selection of smaller shot can be vital where canals are concerned, especially …
Feeder Rods It is perhaps only on the bigger, deeper canals, or on wide sections such as turning bays and boat yards where a feeder rod becomes a popular …
Whips Shorter poles, or ‘whips are an ideal tool for catching fish at short range on any canal. Most are telescopic and tend to be cheap, although you could …