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Crucian Carp Fishing with Foam Bait

Posted on July 27, 2026 By Eugene Tim No Comments on Crucian Carp Fishing with Foam Bait
Crucian Carp Fishing with Foam Bait
Foam Baits

Foam bait might look unusual if you have never tried it, but it is one of the most productive ways to target crucian carp when paired with the right feeder rig. The secret isn’t just floating a piece of foam under a float-foam works because it is buoyant, durable, highly visible, and presented directly above … Read More “Crucian Carp Fishing with Foam Bait” »

Autumn Pike Fishing with Live and Dead Bait

Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 By Eugene Tim No Comments on Autumn Pike Fishing with Live and Dead Bait
Autumn Pike Fishing with Live and Dead Bait
Live & Dead Bait, Pike

Important Regulations & Fish Safety Notice: Local regulations regarding live-baiting vary significantly across Europe. In countries like Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, using live baitfish is strictly prohibited, while in the UK and Netherlands, specific fishery rules apply. Where live bait is restricted, fresh sea deadbaits (such as smelt, sardine, or mackerel) are an exceptional alternative. … Read More “Autumn Pike Fishing with Live and Dead Bait” »

Best Soft Plastic Lures for Perch

Posted on July 23, 2026 By Eugene Tim No Comments on Best Soft Plastic Lures for Perch
Best Soft Plastic Lures for Perch
Lures, Perch

Scented soft plastics are among the most effective and affordable lures for targeting European perch (Perca fluviatilis). Whether you are fishing quiet rural gravel pits or urban canal walls, soft baits allow you to match every mood of the fish—from aggressive surface chasing to slow, subtle feeding along the bottom. Scented and salted soft lures … Read More “Best Soft Plastic Lures for Perch” »

How to Store Bloodworms at Home: Keep Your Bait Fresh for Longer

Posted on July 17, 2026July 23, 2026 By Eugene Tim No Comments on How to Store Bloodworms at Home: Keep Your Bait Fresh for Longer
How to Store Bloodworms at Home: Keep Your Bait Fresh for Longer
Bloodworms

Bloodworms are one of the best natural baits for coarse fishing and ice fishing. They are effective throughout the year, but in winter they become a staple bait for baited ice jigs, attracting perch, roach, bream, and many other freshwater fish. The problem is simple: if bloodworms are stored badly, they quickly spoil and become … Read More “How to Store Bloodworms at Home: Keep Your Bait Fresh for Longer” »

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