E. Eggington & Sons was a renowned fishing rod maker based in Merton. In this…
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The river Wandle is a great spot for barbel fishing. This post lists the best…
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Coarse fish are species which you would not normally eat, such as carp, pike or…
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There are three reasons why trout swim upstream: to spawn, to help them breathe, and…
The river Wandle in Earlsfield, is a great place to catch barbel, or other coarse…
Trout do bite at night, and after dark can be the best time of day…
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Fishing on the day of a full moon is not recommended. Although the reason is…
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Northern pikes are very large fish with olive green, elongated bodies. They also have very…
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What is a fishing leader? Very basically, a fishing leader is the last length of…
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Brown trout are good to eat, but they have a very strong fishy flavour which…
Brown Trout vs Rainbow Trout – whats the difference between the two? The easiest way…
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Sightings of pike in the River Wandle are rare. One angler told me that in…
The River Wandle once had a reputation for being one of the best rivers in…
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