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When fishing with a float your strike will be less effective if your line sinks below the water line, it causes drag and alerts the fish before your strike can be effective. If this is the case with your line try a smear of vaseline (petroleum jelly), you can apply it by casting your rig and retrieving it through your vaseline lined index finger and thumb (be sure to wash the excess of thoroughly), this will help to keep your line from sinking and give you a faster more effective strike.

Always make it a habit to check the condition of your line. You never know if your next cast could hook up with a fish that will take your rig to its limits. This can be done by simply running your thumb and index finger along the line were it is subject to damage at the end of your line caused from rocks, shells or the teeth of your last hook up. If you feel any roughness you should change the line.

A burley trail is a great way to attract fish. Be sure to include some of your bait in the burley mix and remember, you want to attract and entice the fish rather than feed them so be sure to mulch your burley.

A suitable plastic container with a handle can have the opening widened enough to suit your hand, fastened with your belt and used as a cheap bait holder alternative.

An empty plastic film canister with a snap on lid is a great way to keep your new hooks separated from the used hooks in your tackle box to help prevent corrosion.

If you flatten or remove the barb on a hook it will do less damage to any undersized fish you might catch and give them a better chance of survival, this also benefits anyone who is unfortunate enough to catch themselves or a friend! Trust me on that one. Ouch ;)

If you own a rod that has come to grief in a car door or similar, don't throw it away, it may be repairable. If you've broken off a few inches from the tips for example you may be able to take advantage of one of the many super sensitive tips on offer. If it a mid break you may just need a simple joiner to give you a 2 piece rod

I'll be adding more here as I go so please keep check.. If you've got any ideas tips or tricks for this page please share it with us. Thanks Steve

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