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Smooth Operators

Isle of Wight shore angler Matt Brook works up a sweat as he and Danny Barsdell get off the couch and go fishing for hard-fighting Solent smoothhounds...
This 7lb 11oz hound was the biggest of the session and came in full darkness
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Vannoya is Halibut Heaven

When boat angler Les McBride and three friends set out for Vannoya, Norway, never in their wildest dreams did they imagine …

Scott Gibson shows the typical stamp of Scrabster cod

Fishing’s Coming Home

PSF brings you the full story of Red Gill Team Scotland's victory in this year's Home International Boat Championship fished out …

Welcome to Planet Cod

With guaranteed fish, Iceland and Norway are hugely popular sea angling destinations, and right about now droves of anglers from all …

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Tested: DVice Bait Delivery System

Dave Proudfoot hits the beach to test the DVice Bait Delivery System and concludes that the various DVice products have solid boat fishing applictions too...
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Tested: Ian Golds Large Backpack

At the turn of the year PSF contributor Shaun Cumming was handed an Ian Golds Large Backpack, and charged with beach …

Grauvell Tuareg Boat 5000 reel

Tested: Grauvell Tuareg Boat 5000 fixed spool reel

Fixed spool reels are becoming increasingly popular with UK boat anglers, but many quickly pack in or fall to pieces if …

All four rods have clear fibreglass tips similar to the classic Shakespeare Ugly Stiks

Tested: Greys G-Series boat rods

After a solid 24 months of fishing abuse, Des Westmore and friends present a collective opinion on the modestly priced Greys …

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How to make Tube Booms

International boat angler, Dave Proudfoot favours plastic 'tube' booms over the multitude of wire alternatives. Here he shows you just how quick and easy it is to make custom sliding booms …
Materials required - 3 - 4mm diameter plastic tubing - UKHooks can supply this in clear or black in lengths from 225 to 325mm / Link swivels - The eye of these should slide tightly onto the tubing. Size matched nickel crane interlock swivels are available from UKHooks Equipment required - Either a kettle or a heat gun with a medium heat setting / A pair of pliers
Step 1 The bits... 1 X empty soft drink bottle with the cap attached, 1 X 6mm diameter/60mm long stainless bolt, 1 X 6mm stainless nut, 2 X stainless washers, Cordless drill (not shown)

How to construct a super-fast line stripper

PSF shows you how to turn a cordless drill and an empty soft drink bottle into a super line stripper that …

The finished rig is simple, effective and tangle free. It is good for repeated use, and some skate anglers can boast 20 or more 100lb plus fish in a season on the same hook-length and hook

How to rig up for common skate

Big powerful common skate will terminally expose any weakness in tackle. Terminal tackle in particular needs to be strong, and rig …

A selection of moulds, both new and second-hand

How to make your own lead weights

Making your own leads can be very satisfying and save you heaps of money. Here top Isle of Wight angler Shaun …

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Great White Hunters

What do you need to hunt the world's greatest saltwater hunter? How about some fishing line, surfboard and a six-pack. …

Applying Mighty Bright

How to apply Mighty Bright tape to a rod tip.

Kodiak Halibut Fishing

We had a beautful day fishing for silvers and halibut in Kodiak Alaska in September 2006

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