· Conservation
Give discarded line a route home
A loose coil should never become an invisible part of the bank.
Articles from 2023
12 articles from Bank & Bite.
· Bank fishing
A child’s first session needs an easy ending
Plan a short introduction around attention, comfort and supervision.
· Watercraft
A catch report is not a fair comparison by itself
Read the conditions behind an impressive session before turning it into a personal benchmark.
· Conservation
Bait rules belong beside the bait box
Keep the choice, source and disposal plan connected before buying live bait.
· Tackle notes
Rod power and action answer different questions
Two familiar label words describe different aspects of a rod, so keep both in the conversation.
· Tackle notes
A lure depth chart is not a map of the river
Read the assumptions behind the specification before treating a printed range as a measured presentation.
· Conservation
Native, introduced and invasive are location-specific words
Learn the local status of a fish rather than assigning a label from its appearance or popularity.
· Conservation
Two waters in a weekend need two cleanup decisions
Plan the change of venue around current biosecurity requirements rather than a quick rinse assumption.
· Fish care
Make the catch photograph optional before the bite
An agreed photo plan removes one source of delay when care matters most.
· Tackle notes
A knot practice session with one clear finish
Learn a suitable connection at home and keep the practice separate from a rushed session at the water.
· Tackle notes
The ten-minute routine after a fishing trip
Give wet equipment a clear route from the riverbank to the next session.
· Watercraft
Read a river gauge without calling it the water depth
A hydrograph provides context, but its labels need careful interpretation.