Angling Advice: A Beginners Guide to Baits Baits can be rather complex, but only because there is so much choice out there. From home ingredients, to human food to artificial sweetcorn, there is a wide variety to choose from. It can seem daunting when you’re starting out, but that’s where we come in. 3 min readAshleigh Cartwright
Angling Advice: Staying Warm this Predator Season Summer is over and predator season has officially begun. It might be especially cold by the water in these next few months, but it’s never been easier to stay warm and cosy. 4 min readAshleigh Cartwright
Angling Advice: A Beginners Guide to Urban Fishing Your first day of fishing can seem daunting – you may feel a tonne of pressure to catch a fish and feel like there’s lots to learn before you can get going. Read how the Fishing Republic's creative team got on on their first go predator fishing and get some hints and tips. 4 min readAshleigh Cartwright
Angling Advice: Fishing Licenses If you’re planning on fishing with a rod and line within England or Wales, then you’ll need to get yourself a fishing license. In this simple guide we explain everything you need to know about having your very own ‘license to fish’. 3 min readAshleigh Cartwright
Talking Tackle: The Angler's Guide to The Top 10 Best Fishing RiversTo help you find your next great fishing spot, we've selected the top 10 rivers in the UK where anglers enjoy fishing. With a range of species, all anglers are sure to find their next hot spot.4 min readAshleigh Cartwright
Angling Advice: Expert Guide to Carp BivviesCommonly used for overnight carp fishing sessions, the bivvy is an essential piece of kit. In this guide to fishing bivvies, we explain the benefits and offer key buying advice for those seeking to catch carp and other species.2 min readAnt Glascoe
Angling Advice: The Best Bait for Carp Fishing Carp is one of the UK’s most popular specimens to catch. Want to know your groundbait from your bollies, your pellets from your pop ups? In this simple guide, we explain the best bait for carp fishing. 2 min readAnt Glascoe
Angling Advice: Beginner's Guide to Carp LeadsDespite the name, very few leads are made from lead anymore. Most are made from a Zinc/Tin/Tungsten mix. In this simple guide to carp leads, we will explain the main differences in these styles.2 min readAnt Glascoe
Angling Advice: Expert Guide to Zig FishingDuring the colder months of the year, carp move higher in water in a bid to escape the colder depths. It is these colder periods that bring Zig Fishing into its own. In this expert guide, we’ll explain what zig fishing is and what you need to consider with this technique.2 min readAnt Glascoe
Angling Advice: Beginner's Guide to Carp Hooks An essential tool in any carp anglers tackle bag is the humble hook. There are four main types of carp hook available in either barbed or barbless. In this simple beginner’s guide to carp hooks we explain the main differences and the best rigs to use them with. 2 min readAnt Glascoe
Angling Advice: Expert Guide to Coarse Fishing Coarse fishing is hugely popular in the UK. It’s hugely accessible but at first glance can seem intimidating. In this expert guide to coarse fishing, we aim to take away the complexity and show you that if you keep things simple at first, coarse fishing is a great way to start catching. 7 min readAnt Glascoe
Angling Advice: Expert Guide to Carp Fishing Carp fishing is a specialised branch of coarse fishing, requiring strong tackle, patience and knowledge. In this expert guide we discuss what is carp fishing, where to go and what gear to consider when searching for this sublime specimen. 6 min readAnt Glascoe