After a bit of a break the podcast is back, with me and Rich chatting all about the Big Lerf Fundraiser 2023 and our summer LRF tips. Find it via the links below as usual.
What Does LRF Stand For?
Angling is full of acronyms and confusing names, and even more so in lure fishing. So in continuation of my LRF Basics series, I’m taking it right back to help beginners understand what all these terms mean. You can think of this as an LRF dictionary, I hope you find it helpful. LRF – Stands…
Line Review – Unitika U-Tec Shin-Saya Ester Nylon
You may possibly be looking at the title of this review and think I have just typed some random letters together, but in fact, this is another boundary pushing invention from Japan. Excitingly, I have managed to get my hands on a product that is almost brand new, from the makers of the very popular…
The Big Lerf Podcast – Interview With Jack Perks And Review Of Britain’s Hidden Fishes
In this episode Ben and Joe interview wildlife filmmaker Jack Perks and attend the premiere of his film Britain’s Hidden Fishes. There is also their review of the film following the interview. Find via your regular podcast providers and below. *This episode does contain some swearing* https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836657.js?container_id=buzzsprout-large-player&player=large
The Big Lerf Podcast Episode 15 – Our Top 5 Species, Lures and Techniques.
This was a bit of fun to record. Me, Rich and Joe compared our top fives with some surprising results. We also talk about the upcoming Big Lerf Fundraiser and the final parts of The Winter League. Enjoy! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836657.js?container_id=buzzsprout-small-player&player=small
The Big Lerf Podcast Episode 14 – Will Pender Interview
2022’s Lure Angler Of The Year joins Ben for a long chat about LRF, bass and wrasse fishing, and combining family life with destroying our competitions, tallying up phenomenal numbers of species. This was a lot of fun to do and Will was on good form as usual. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836657.js?container_id=buzzsprout-large-player&player=large
The Big Lerf Podcast – Episode 13 – Scented vs Unscented Lures
The fishing has been tough recently! When we recorded this episode, we had just blanked and the rain was coming down, but that didn’t stop us waffling about a large range of topics – including the age old debate on scented vs unscented lures. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836657.js?container_id=buzzsprout-large-player&player=large
The Big Lerf Podcast – Episode 12 – Interview With Maurice Mitchinton
In this episode Ben interviews Maurice Mitchinton, a good friend and inspiration over the years. Ben & Joe also talk through Brixham, the upcoming Big Lerf Magazine, the Winter League and their fishing heroes. The interview is a sequel to the original I did for this blog over 4 years ago and will be featured in…
The Big Lerf Podcast – Episode 11 – Hartlepool LRF
We travelled the length of the country to fish with Olly Vickery, Kev Benton and Lucas Theocharides, aiming to catch some cold water species. The trip was a success and we go over it in our podcast, recorded in a Travelodge, which was a new one for us! Find it via the links below. Visit…
How To Tie A Snooded Dropshot Rig
One of rigs that I have used regularly over the last few years is the Snooded Dropshot. You will have seen it mentioned many times on social media, it is also called a Looped Dropshot by some. It is one of the most effective ways to present a lure in deep water and even at…
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