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Boat Plaice Rigs: It's Not All About Bling!

For many years some boat plaice rigs have evolved to be blinged to the redicilous, Mike Thrussell looks at ways to simplify boat plaice rigs for an increased catch rate. ... Full story

New Year, New Mark

Mike Thrussell and fishing mate Clive Griffiths take a trip to the Isle of Anglesey to explore a new mark - a mark that thankfully produces a successful session for the duo. ... Full story

Out with the old, in with the new

Mike Thrussell takes a look back at the 2011 angling year and gives us a sneak preview of what he thinks 2012 has in store. ... Full story

Not having ever done much competition fishing before, Mike Thrussell finds himself fishing for the Southwest Region team in the annual Inland Fisheries Ireland boat fishing competition. ... Full story

Sweet 16 (Species Hunt)

Mike Thrussell details a species trip from back in October with good fishing friend, Colin Albert - their quarry - as many species as they can find...but really, they both wanted a Leopard Spotted Goby! ... Full story

Weymouth Species Hunt Part 2

Mike Thrussell ventures out for day two of his species adventure in Weymouth. Day two sees three new species for Mike as well as him winning the Flamer 4 species competition! ... Full story

Brill Thrill on Flamer 4

Mike Thrussell heads down to Weymouth with Barney Wright in search of a species of fish that has eluded him for his entire angling career - a Brill! ... Full story

The Independent Angler

Mike Thrussell looks at the importance of being an independent angler and learning from your own mistakes for more consistent catches. ... Full story

Tackle Box Buckle Up

Most anglers will have at least one seat box to carry their gear in, but many find they have one weakness - cheap, flimsy, rust prone buckles! We take a look at replacing the factory buckles with better, designed for the job alternatives. ... Full story