Athy dace: control the float and follow the feeding lane
Fish the River Barrow’s Athy town pegs for dace with a carefully shotted float, small hookbaits and a measured search through depth and current.
Northern Europe10 min read ↗
Río Pescado rainbow trout: a November single-fly plan for current and lake edges
Prepare a single barbless streamer, nymph or dry-fly setup for the Río Pescado fishery, with clear separation between river access and Lake Llanquihue's special mouth zone.
South America8 min read ↗
Donegal shore pollack: count a lure above kelp and compare a float rig
Build a straight soft-plastic rig, test a weedless alternative and suspend a bait above rough ground, with a secure landing plan and current Irish pollack limits.
Northern Europe8 min read ↗
Abu Dhabi shaari: small bottom baits, two rigs and a deliberate shore search
Compare a running-sinker and short paternoster setup for spangled emperor, keeping bait close to feeding ground and matching each cast to permitted shoreline and current.
Middle East9 min read ↗
Lake Annecy November perch: small jigs, short casts and a measured depth search
Work a legal Annecy shoreline with one light lure, compare a swimming jig and a slow bottom presentation, and plan around the lake's 30 November season end.
Central Europe8 min read ↗
Turneffe bonefish: fly weight, shallow flats and a controlled strip-set
Build a practical bonefish outfit, compare unweighted and lightly weighted flies, and turn a sighting on Belize's flats into a deliberate cast and retrieve.
Central America & Caribbean9 min read ↗
BietjieDam carp: a close float rig, a running ledger and a small feeding patch
Plan a guest fishing session near Caledon with simple corn or worm baits, clear rig assembly and practical changes for soft bottom, wind and missed bites.
Africa9 min read ↗
Henry Hagg Lake yellow perch: find the bottom lane with worms and micro jigs
Compare a sliding-float worm rig, a light drop-shot and a small jig, then use depth and repeated bites to build a cool-weather perch session at Oregon's Hagg Lake.
North America8 min read ↗
Lake Macquarie tailor: metal lures, short bite traces and a moving-school plan
Find a controllable baitfish lane, rig a compact metal or fish strip, and adjust depth and retrieve when tailor show, follow or cut the leader.
Australia & New Zealand9 min read ↗
Glenbawn Australian bass: summer depth, swimming plastics and a weedless fallback
Compare a small swimming jig, a weedless bottom rig and a surface lure, then use shade, depth and lure control to structure an early-summer Glenbawn session.
Australia & New Zealand9 min read ↗
South Llano Guadalupe bass: small lures, current seams and a careful bank approach
Build a light paddle-tail and weedless bottom rig, compare a small fly, and search South Llano current transitions without confusing Guadalupe bass with other black bass.
North America9 min read ↗
Lough Muckno roach: deep float rigs, small feeders and a measured feeding plan
Choose a manageable Muckno swim, assemble a slider or running feeder, and change bait fall, depth and feed before changing the whole session.
Northern Europe8 min read ↗
A world of possibilities
Where will you cast next?
Start with a regional guide, then explore the articles for your next destination.
01
Lakes, rivers & coasts
02North America
Canadian lakes, Alaska, and the varied waters of the United States.
47 articlesTropical waters & island trips
03Central America & Caribbean
Tropical freshwater, coastal flats, and blue-water possibilities.
4 articlesRiver journeys & ocean days
04South America
A first look at freshwater destinations and ocean fishing.
4 articlesNorthern rivers, lakes & sea
05Northern Europe
Nordic lakes and rivers, with a different perspective from the coast.
19 articlesInland fishing & local traditions
06Central Europe
Explore the region through its inland rivers and lake fisheries.
5 articlesMediterranean & inland escapes
07Southern Europe
Mediterranean coasts and inland water worth a closer look.
4 articlesFreshwater & Indian Ocean ideas
08Africa
Compare river-based adventures with coastal and island fishing.
8 articlesCoastal fishing & charter planning
09Middle East
An introduction to coastal fishing and choosing a local outing.
3 articlesChoose a country, then the water
10Asia
Freshwater and marine possibilities across very different settings.
7 articlesTrout, barramundi & coastal days
11Australia & New Zealand
Trout water, tropical rivers, and coastal fishing on your terms.
26 articlesIsland bases & ocean exploration
Pacific Islands
Hawaiʻi, Guam, and the Philippines: island-based fishing ideas.
4 articlesOur editorial compass
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