Sport fishing

Sport fishing: book an experience shaped to what you want. Checked providers in the finest parts of the country.

Difficulty

Moderate - Advanced

Duration

A few hours - competitions lasting several days

Location

Lakes, rivers, match lakes or the sea

Season

Depending on the species and the rules

What is sport fishing?

Sport fishing is an organised form of fishing in which technique, strategy and performance count for a good deal.

Unlike fishing for pleasure, the emphasis is on sharpening your skills and on entering competitions.

Anglers work to the rules of the event and may use specialised techniques.

It puts a liking for the outdoors together with a competitive streak.

Outdoor experiences

Sport fishing: experiences available

Book activities run by specialist organisers.

A session means preparation, reading the water and working to a plan.

How does a sport fishing session work?

01

Planning

You look at the spot, the species and the conditions.

02

Getting the gear ready

You pick the rods, the rigs and the baits to suit.

03

Working out a plan

You settle on the technique and how to go about it.

04

Fishing in earnest

You put the technique to work for the best results you can get.

05

Weighing in

Results are judged by the rules agreed beforehand.

For anyone who wants to sharpen their technique and turn fishing into a challenge.

Who is sport fishing for?

Experienced anglers

Experienced anglers

They can hone their techniques and their tactics.

Match anglers

Match anglers

They can enter organised events.

Keen learners

Keen learners

They improve through practice and training.

People who love the outdoors

People who love the outdoors

It puts sport together with time spent outdoors.

Sport fishing spans several levels, from building technique to serious competition.

sport fishing experience level

First steps in sport fishing

Learning

Learning the basic techniques and getting to know the kit.

Technique Accuracy

Technical fishing

Strategy

Putting tactics to work and adapting to whatever the day gives you.

Reading the water Control

Match fishing

Competition

Entering events and having your results measured.

Performance Pressure

Advanced sport fishing

Speciality

Specialist techniques and professional-grade tackle.

Experience Excellence
Sport fishing: what matters before a session.

At a glance

The rules

Events and fisheries may have rules of their own.

Technique

How you do it decides what you catch.

Target species

The tackle is picked for the fish you are after.

Location

Known waters tend to fish better.

Weather

The weather changes how the fish behave.

Training

You get better by putting in the hours.

Booking

Handy for events or guided sessions.

The kit is chosen for accuracy, efficiency and the technique in hand.

sport fishing kit

Match rod

Matched to the style of fishing you do.

A good reel

It gives you fine control over the line.

Specialist line

Chosen for the technique and the species.

Artificial lures

Used above all in spinning.

Specialist baits

Used to draw in the species you want.

Seat and accessories

They make the long sessions bearable.

Electronics

Some techniques use devices to read the water.

sport fishing safety

Fishing responsibly protects both the angler and the place.

Safety at the water's edge
Handling the tackle
Watching the weather
Fishing from a boat
Looking after the place
Answers for anyone drawn to fishing with performance in mind.

Sport fishing — frequently asked questions

Do I need experience?
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Not strictly, though you only improve by fishing.

Can I enter competitions?
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Yes, once you have the experience and keep to the rules.

Do I need professional tackle?
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To begin with, kit that matches your level is enough.

What techniques are there?
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There are many — feeder, spinning or carp fishing among them.

Can young people take part?
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Yes, with the right kit and supervision.

What is catch and release?
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It means putting the fish back after you have caught it.

Does it make a good gift?
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Yes. It suits anyone keen on nature and adventure.