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Learn how to fish the lift method for tench, from choosing the right float and accurately plumbing the depth to shot placement, feeding and recognising the classic lift bite. This traditional bottom-fishing technique is ideal for presenting sweetcorn, worms, pellets and other baits beside lilies, reeds, weed beds and quiet lake margins.
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A guide to loaded bodied wagglers: what they are, why the built-in loading helps casting and control, when to use them for bream, tench, carp and roach, and when a finer insert waggler, stick float or Avon may be the better choice.
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Find out who does my custom laser engraving work here in Devon. Paul and Claire do the most amazing work from last engraving my oak float boxes to one off bespoke wall plaques. Do you want a new sign for your house number or name? A really personal pet memorial - the list of things they create to an incredible standard is phenomenal. Costs include all design work. Custom, one of pieces a speciality. Moongroves Laser cover the entire UK and will ship wherever you need. Read all about them here: h
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Stret-pegging is a traditional river float-fishing technique where the float is gently held back to slow the bait's progress through the swim. This keeps the bait in the fish's feeding zone for longer and creates a natural lift-and-drop movement that can trigger bites. Particularly effective for chub, roach, dace, grayling and barbel, stret-pegging works best in steady runs and glides where precise bait presentation is key.
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My life, often as it feels, is not all about making fishing floats. I like to make all sorts of things, but nothing more than homemade bacon! The only thing more fun is the eating at the end - and it could not be easier or cheaper! Its now a rare day in hell we ever buy watery, chemical laden shop bought rashers.
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Float fishing for carp in the margins is one of the most exciting — and often overlooked — ways to catch big fish. Learn when and how to fish shallow edges, from stealth and feeding tactics to effective rigs and bite detection. Discover why the Carp Margin Dart, co-developed with angler Alan Lawrence, has become one of my top-selling floats for targeting hard-fighting carp tight to the bank.
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How to Choose Avon Floats for River Fishing If you fish moving water in the UK, Avon floats are one of the most reliable and versatile tools you can carry. Popularised by Billy Lane and featured in Billy Lane's Encyclopedia of Float Fishing , they re designed to handle a wide range of river conditions from gentle glides to powerful runs. This guide will help you choose the right Avon float for your river, your target species, and your level of experience. What Are Avon Floats? Avon floats are cl
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Bamboo is one of nature’s most remarkable materials — a fast-growing grass that’s light, strong, and incredibly versatile. From fishing floats and traditional rods to food, clothing, and construction, its uses are almost endless. Sustainable and naturally beautiful, bamboo has been relied on for centuries and still holds its place today. Whether on the bank or in daily life, it’s a plant that truly does it all.
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Stick floats and Avon floats are both river floats, but suit different conditions. Stick floats are slim and sensitive, ideal for shallow to medium rivers where a natural drift is key. Avon floats are bodied for extra stability, making them better for deeper water, faster or uneven flow, and holding the bait back near the bottom. Choosing the right float depends on depth, flow, and how much control you need over the bait.
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Waggler floats are bottom-attached floats developed for still-water fishing. Made from quill, balsa, foam, and modern materials, they provide excellent bite detection and casting accuracy. Best used on lakes, ponds, and canals in calm conditions, they suit many species but are poorly suited to flowing rivers, strong winds, or heavy currents.
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Avon floats are bodied river floats developed on England’s River Avon for deeper, faster water. Made from balsa, foam, and modern stems, they offer stability and control when holding back bait. Ideal for medium to fast rivers and bottom fishing for chub or barbel, they are less suited to still-waters, shallow runs, or ultra-light presentations.
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Stick floats are slim, traditional river floats developed in Britain for natural bait presentation. Made from reed, wood, quill or modern composites, they drift with the current for sensitive bite detection. Best used for trotting in shallow to medium rivers, they suit roach, dace and chub, but are unsuited to still-waters, heavy baits or extreme flows. Their simple design rewards careful line control and reading water. Read more.......
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A customer once joked that it’s a shame English porcupines aren’t bigger after I mentioned CITES had stopped porcupine quill imports. Months later, while out exploring with my daughter, we found a dead hedgehog—likely the work of a badger. I used some spines to make a tiny waggler float, tricky but fun. Click image to read.....
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An idea comes to fruition. Oak display stands. - How a walk in the woods resulted in more 'boys toys' being bought and a rather nice end product becoming available.
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