Fishing Expert: Coarse, Game, Sea Fishing and Angling for Fun

You'll discover everything you need to enjoy successful fishing across the UK, from mastering the basics to choosing the perfect equipment for coarse, game or sea angling. Our expert advice and practical tips help make every fishing trip more rewarding, whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique. Fishing Expert is here to help.

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Perch are one of the easiest fish to catch and often the first success for beginner anglers in UK waters.

Fishing and the Law: Frequent Questions

Get answers about UK fishing laws, from who owns fishing rights to closed seasons and what you can legally do on different waters.

Shark Fishing Questions

Over 20 shark species live in British waters, and you can legally catch most of them without leaving the coast.

Fishing For Barbel

Barbel are powerful river fish with distinctive barbules around their mouth, found in fast-flowing waters and weir pools where they can weigh 1-3.5kg.

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Fishing from Harbours and Estuaries

Drop your line in harbours and estuaries to catch bigger fish by scouting the landscape at low tide and finding where prey shelters.

Fishing from Piers and Jetties

Pier and jetty fishing gives beginners an easy way to catch sea fish without needing long casting skills or expensive gear.

Understanding Fish Feeding

Fish feeding depends on several factors like temperature and weather, so understanding these conditions helps you catch more fish.

The Art of Fooling Fish

Fish have been fooling anglers for thousands of years, and learning the art of deception can help you catch bigger ones.

Garfish: the Poor Man's Marlin

Garfish are fierce fighters that leap out of the water and are easy to catch off Britain's coast, but most anglers overlook them.

Kayaks are affordable, easy to transport alternatives to traditional fishing boats that let you reach new waters and catch more fish.

Shads, Pirks and Other Lures

Shads and pirks are the most popular artificial lures for catching cod, pollack and bass from boats around the UK coast.

Reading Lakes and Reservoirs

How to spot good fishing spots in lakes and reservoirs by reading plant life and water conditions.

Fishing from the Rocks

Rock fishing puts you in prime feeding grounds where big fish hunt smaller prey hiding in crevices and weeds.

Making and Using Particle Baits

Mix your own particle baits instead of relying on shop-bought ground bait to catch more fish over longer sessions.

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