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APA007: How to pop up a dead bait

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Andy Webster

Thank you to Andrew Wordsworth for sending in this question. Andrew wants to know: What is the best way to pop up a half lamprey dead bait? Pike Angler A Continue Reading →

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APA006: How to plumb the depth when pike fishing

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Andy Webster

Garry Tilley sent in this question to Ask Pike Angler: I know that this must be a basic question but when float fishing for pike, how do I plumb the Continue Reading →

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APA005: Deadbaits for winter pike fishing

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Andy Webster

This question comes from William McArthur who asked: What kind of dead baits would you recommend for winter pike fishing? I’ve been trying lots of different baits that you don’t Continue Reading →

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APA004: Five tips for bank fishing Chew Valley Reservoir

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Andy Webster

This question comes from Darren Southern who wants to know how to fish Chew Valley Reservoir from the bank. Thanks for the question Darren. I have not fished Chew so Continue Reading →

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APA002: What depth should I pike fish a big water?

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Andy Webster

This question was sent in by Lee Saunders. Lee asked: When fishing a new large water that, after plumbing, has no obvious top/underwater features, e.g reservoir/lake/loch what depth and distance Continue Reading →

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How to set up a Float Ledger Rig

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Andy Webster

The float ledger is one of the most popular ways of fishing for pike. The method is usually associated with fishing a static deadbait on the lake or river bed. Continue Reading →

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How I work a Swimbait by Andy MacFarlane

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Andy Webster

Shads are my favourite deep-water piking lures. In Winter, small shads and swimbaits around the 4″ mark are my first line of attack. They will also work at other times Continue Reading →

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Essential Pike Dead Baits

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Andy Webster

Pike eat fish. A dead fish, better known in pike angling as a “Dead bait” is probably the most common form of pike bait in use in the UK. This Continue Reading →

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How to Unhook a Pike by Andy MacFarlane

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Andy Webster

I’ll assume you are right-handed, in which case I’ll describe unhooking as I go about it. You’ll find most Pikers carry this out whilst in a kneeling position. Lay the Continue Reading →

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Twenty Pike Fishing Tips

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Andy Webster

Forums are a great way of discussing pike fishing, building new friendships and meeting fellow anglers. Everyone benefits from sharing hints and tips. The Nightwatchman, AKA Gordon from Hull, recognised Continue Reading →

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