Secrets of the Trades - Anglers





A few grains of rice in your hook box will stop corrosion

Salmon respond to female pheromones, use panties as bait feathers

Before fishing rub petroleum jelly into your hands to keep them warm

Dye maggots with food colouring to attract different sorts of fish

Wear a life jacket when fly fishing to keep you safe when wading

When in a boat dont fall in remeber to always sit down

Entice carp with luncheon meat or sweetcorn or potatoes

Tempt mullet with bread banana pasta peas or cheese

Use slugs as bait for chub dace roach and rudd

Always clean fishing rods with white spirits

Always rub olive oil into your rod to prevent cracking

Use polish on your fishing rods to make them water resistent

Always store fishing lines in a dark place because uv light damages them

Soak fishing lines in washing up liquid to stop them going rusty

Rinse and dry your fishing nets after use or theyll rot away

If you pare a fish soon after catching it their is less mess

Keep your feet warm by wrapping them in kitchen foil and thick socks

Buy your wellies one size too big and fill with polystyrene

Never fish in a thunderstorm because carbon fibre is a conductor

Bream has a sweet tooth and loves molasses mixed with bait