Fishing
Introduction to coarse fishing
Fishing is a hugely popular sport, by all accounts the largest active participation sport in the UK, with an estimated 3.9 million people (or 9% of the population aged 12 or over) having taken to the water. Here's the realbuzz.com quick introduction to the popular sport of fishing.
Read more…The basic coarse fishing kit
There is a large variety of tackle, bait and other equipment available for fishing and your first trip to a tackle shop will inevitably be a bewildering experience. For those that want to start out in fishing and have little or no knowledge of it, your local tackle dealer is probably the best person to speak to.
Read more…Top 10 tips for starting out in coarse fishing
Fishing is a great sport and relatively inexpensive to get started in. If you are looking to get started in coarse fishing then read these key realbuzz.com points for the beginner angler.
Read more…Coarse fishing methods
The traditional image conjured up of fishing is that of a fisherman sat like Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn on the water’s edge, endlessly waiting in anticipation of a fish taking the bait. But fishing has evolved a great deal since then. Coarse fishing in particular has become extremely popular among outdoor enthusiasts.
Read more…Glossary of coarse fishing terms
To help the newcomer get to grips with the wide range of fishing terms bandied around by anglers, realbuzz.com have compiled a list of the words most commonly used, to help you on your way to fishing success.
Read more…Coarse fishing baits
Coarse fish can be tempted by all manner of baits either natural or artificial. Anything from maggots to the humble potato can be used to tempt a hungry fish to fall into the trap laid by the angler. But fish can become wise, and certain smells or colours can spell danger to the wary fish that may have to be tricked with the use of flavourings or dyes.
Read more…Coarse fishing species and UK records
There are more than 20 coarse fish species native or naturalised to England and Wales with anglers frequently fishing for these in a range of still water (ponds, lakes, reservoirs) and flowing water sources (rivers, canals). Here′s the realbuzz.com guide to just a few of these fish species.
Read more…Fish specimen hunting
Some anglers choose to target specific specimens of fish in the hope of breaking a personal record, while some even go as far as to dedicate themselves to trying to land that elusive national record for a specimen fish. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to hunting for certain specimens of fish.
Read more…Coarse fishing in Cumbria and the North West
Fishing is a great sport for getting away from it all. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to a few top fishing spots in the North West of England and Cumbria.
Read more…Coarse fishing in the East of England
Fishing is a great sport for getting away from it all. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to a few top fishing spots in the East of England.
Read more…Coarse fishing in London
Fishing is a great sport for getting away from it all. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to a few top fishing spots in London.
Read more…Coarse fishing in Northumbria
Fishing is a great sport for getting away from it all. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to a few top fishing spots in Northumbria.
Read more…Coarse fishing in Scotland
Fishing is a great sport for getting away from it all. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to a few top fishing spots in Scotland.
Read more…Coarse fishing in South East England
Fishing is a great sport for getting away from it all. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to a few top fishing spots in South East England.
Read more…Coarse fishing in Southern England
Fishing is a great sport for getting away from it all. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to a few top fishing spots in Southern England.
Read more…Coarse fishing in the Heart of England
Fishing is a great sport for getting away from it all. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to a few top fishing spots in Stafford, Gloucestershire and Leicestershire.
Read more…Coarse fishing in Wales
Fishing is a great sport for getting away from it all. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to a few top fishing spots in Wales.
Read more…Coarse fishing in the West Country
Fishing is a great sport for getting away from it all. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to a few top fishing spots in the West Country.
Read more…Introduction to fly fishing
Fly fishing doesn’t make sense to those who don’t do it. Why spend all that time actively trying to entice a fish from a lake or stream with an artificial fly when you could be enjoying your home comforts instead?
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