How to hack a Hokeye

‘Hokeyes’, ‘Hokkais’ or ‘Hawkeyes’ etc, as separately named by different tackle companies, are perhaps the most universally effective pattern of pre-tied feathers available to UK boat anglers. Because of their…

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Burning Rubber

Widely worshiped, the Red Gill artificial sandeel is a pure ‘Hall of Fame’ item in many anglers’ books. Here Steve Souter talks fondly of a trusted old faithful and reveals…

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Instant whipped

Giant rogue waves from out of nowhere are a persistent winter danger to rock anglers. Steve Souter admits experienced rods get caught out too, and hopes that relating a recent…

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Top notch

The Abu 6500 reel is a timeless classic, revered as the benchmark small bait-casting reel among anglers and casters alike. Many of us unashamedly possess collections of the things in…

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