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Our Guides section provides in-depth, step-by-step instructions to help anglers of all levels improve their fishing skills, understand essential techniques, and make the most of their time on the water. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler, our guides cover everything from tackle setup to advanced fishing strategies.

What You’ll Find:

  • Equipment & Tackle Setup – Learn how to rig up correctly for different fishing styles.
  • Fishing Techniques – Master methods such as pole fishing, feeder fishing, and waggler fishing.
  • Venue-Specific Tips – Get expert advice on fishing different waters.
  • Rules & Best Practices – Understand club rules, conservation guidelines, and ethical angling.
  • Troubleshooting & FAQs – Solve common issues with expert solutions.

Our guides are designed to be easy to follow, practical, and informative, helping you gain confidence and success on the bank.

Explore the guides today and take your fishing to the next level!

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Guides in Technical Information

Our Guides section provides in-depth, step-by-step instructions to help anglers of all levels improve their fishing skills, understand essential techniques, and make the most of their time on the water. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler, our guides cover everything from tackle setup to advanced fishing strategies.

What You’ll Find:

  • Equipment & Tackle Setup – Learn how to rig up correctly for different fishing styles.
  • Fishing Techniques – Master methods such as pole fishing, feeder fishing, and waggler fishing.
  • Venue-Specific Tips – Get expert advice on fishing different waters.
  • Rules & Best Practices – Understand club rules, conservation guidelines, and ethical angling.
  • Troubleshooting & FAQs – Solve common issues with expert solutions.

Our guides are designed to be easy to follow, practical, and informative, helping you gain confidence and success on the bank.

Explore the guides today and take your fishing to the next level!

Why Float Choice Matters in Junior Angling Coaching
Technical Information
1 min read
26 Nov 2025 • Updated

Why Float Choice Matters in Junior Angling Coaching

Float choice is one of the most important skills a young angler can learn. In this guide, Summerhayes Juniors explains how to choose the right float for whip and pole fis...

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The Ultimate Junior Guide to Pole Top Kits & Elastic
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1 min read
12 Nov 2025 • Updated

The Ultimate Junior Guide to Pole Top Kits & Elastic

Learn how different top kits work, what elastic ratings really mean, how to connect your rigs, and when to change things for the seasons. With real examples from Summerha...

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From Whips to Beachcasters: Learning the Basics at Summerhayes Juniors
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1 min read
6 Nov 2025 • Updated

From Whips to Beachcasters: Learning the Basics at Summerhayes Juniors

This week’s indoor coaching session was all about rods! Our juniors got hands-on with over a dozen different types — learning when, why, and how each one is used. It was...

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Float & Shot / Stotz Conversion Charts: The Complete Guide
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1 min read
20 Mar 2025 • Updated

Float & Shot / Stotz Conversion Charts: The Complete Guide

Below you will find conversation charts for helping you to shot your pole floats, Waggler Floats & in general all most any coarse fishing float. These conversion are idea...

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Essential Attachments for Your Child’s Seatbox: A Parent’s Guide
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1 min read
20 Mar 2025 • Updated

Essential Attachments for Your Child’s Seatbox: A Parent’s Guide

With the club relatively new to the match fishing scene, we have noticed that parents ( especially one non anglers ) are not offay with some of the Seatbox attachments th...

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Finding Your Dream Fishing Venue: A Guide for Junior Anglers
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1 min read
20 Mar 2025 • Updated

Finding Your Dream Fishing Venue: A Guide for Junior Anglers

As an angler we are sure you are aware fishing is not cheap, by the time you have purchased replacement items from your last trip, bait & fuel some sessions can cost anyw...

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