Jim O'Donnell
Duck Suckers, Flukes and Rock Pigs
This month Jimbo has been flinging lures at various species including Pike, Perch, Ballan Wrasse and Flounder - find out how he got on as well as details of a brand new competition to kit yourself for lure fishing in 2012! ... Full story
Lure Tackle to Watch in 2012
Jim O'Donnell, often seduced by nice shiny things, takes a look at some of his favourite lure bling from the 2011 Tackle and Guns trade show - 13 bits of sultry lure goodness that will make it big in 2012! ... Full story
2012 Can't Come Soon Enough!
Jim O'Donnell rounds off the year with renewed enthusiasm for the angling year ahead...and it's all down to little bits of squidgy plastic! ... Full story
Endurance Fishing @ the Guernsey Bass Festival!
Jim O'Donnell visits the beautiful island of Guernsey with good friends Andy Hart and lure guru Danny Parkins for some full on, endurance, 20 hour a day fishing whilst competing in the Guernsey Bass Festival! ... Full story
A Busy August Part 1 - Ireland
Jim O'Donnell heads to southern Ireland with lure guru Danny Parkins in search of bass, wrasse, pollack and a Guinness or two... ... Full story
Poon Time! Florida 2011
Jim O'Donnell reports on his annual pilgrimage to Florida for the tarpon season, he also finds out a new way to rig circle hooks and has a play with the brand new travel series of rods, specifically designed for overseas angling from UK tackle giant, Fox International. ... Full story
April already - Time to wind up MY rubber band!
Jim O'Donnell blogs about some of the things he has been up to lately including lots of lure action, some tasty turbot fishing and a realisation that pink is the new orange when it comes to Cod and Pollack. In addition, you can also win a set of RYA Waterproof Fishing Guides, written by the man himself. ... Full story
November Catch Up
Jim is back with a new camera, in this blog he takes a look at a potentially bumper season for cod, angling on facebook, Plymouth Spurdogs and a very special Florida 2011 holiday offer for WSF readers. ... Full story
Some bits and pieces
Jim O'Donnell looks back at the Plymouth Breakwater Comp, the BFM Readers Day, and a brand new angling magazine for the UK. You can also enter a prize draw to win the complete collection of RYA Fishing Handbooks. ... Full story
Playing Catchup (and I'm not talking fish!)
Jim O'Donnell recounts a recent week long Floridian trip with good mate and WSF Contributor Andy Rees, a week that started on a sad note but ended with some stunningly awesome fishing! ... Full story
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J Knot: Braid to Mono
This is the best knot we’ve found for joining a mono leader to main braid reel line. We first came across it when fishing for ... Full story