Hong Kong reservoir float fishing: read the depth with a lead-free rig
Build and tune fixed and sliding float rigs, test bank shelves and adjust bait depth on Hong Kong reservoirs while observing WSD’s specific fishing conditions.
Asia10 min read ↗
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Better catch and release starts before the bite
Prepare a workable release station, choose the right response to difficult hooking or buoyancy, and rehearse a complete bank release without assuming survival.
Worldwide9 min read ↗
Your first saltwater trip: a better starting point
Build a sheltered-water starter outfit, assemble a jig or float-bait rig, read food and structure, and work through a repeatable first saltwater session.
Worldwide10 min read ↗
Pasir Ris saltwater payponds: two bait rigs and a deliberate depth search
Choose a suitable pond, assemble a sliding-sinker or float rig, and improve bait presentation at a managed Singapore fishery without confusing stocked-pond behaviour with wild estuary fishing.
Asia9 min read ↗
Tides and currents: planning a saltwater session
Turn tide and current predictions into a fishing plan: compare estuary structures, assemble a jig or shrimp-float rig, and adjust casting angle, depth and retrieve as the flow changes.
Worldwide10 min read ↗
How to read unfamiliar freshwater
Read river seams, riffles, pools, wood and weed edges, then assemble simple search and float rigs to test where fish hold and how they feed.
Worldwide11 min read ↗
From landing net to ice: a cold-chain plan for retained fish
A practical boat-to-kitchen system for lawful retained fish: decide before the bite, size the cooler, use clean ice and drainage, separate tasks, monitor temperature, and know when quality or safety uncertainty means discarding the catch.
Worldwide9 min read ↗
A family boat-fishing day: roles, tackle and a weather-first plan
A practical first-trip plan for North American families: fit life jackets, choose sheltered water, separate casting and hook zones, start with simple rigs, rotate jobs, monitor weather, and end while the crew is still comfortable.
North America11 min read ↗
Photograph and measure an unfamiliar catch: a rule-first workflow
A practical North American boat-and-bank workflow for deciding release or retention, taking identification-grade photographs, choosing the correct measurement method, and documenting the rule source without extending fish-handling time.
North America9 min read ↗
Florida boat-supported spearfishing: a surface-team safety plan
A rule-first plan for Florida saltwater spearfishing that separates scuba and breath-hold risks, assigns a dedicated surface team, maps current and boat traffic, applies divers-down requirements, and sets conservative abort points.
North America9 min read ↗
Choose jighead weight and control soft plastics in current
Use a small weight ladder, cast angle and line control to place a soft plastic in a river feeding lane, with species examples, troubleshooting and a worked session.
North America10 min read ↗
Small-boat fishing: plan a controlled drift before choosing a lure
Measure the boat’s track, choose a safe fishing lane, and match lure depth and weight to structure, forage and actual drift conditions.
Worldwide10 min read ↗
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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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