Tales From The Bank

Understanding the UK Pike Close Season (and Why...

Why the UK coarse fishing close season exists, what it means for pike anglers specifically, and how to use the off-season well.

Understanding the UK Pike Close Season (and Why...

Why the UK coarse fishing close season exists, what it means for pike anglers specifically, and how to use the off-season well.

Deadbait vs Lures: Choosing Your Approach for U...

Deadbait or lures for UK pike fishing? A practical breakdown of when each method works best, and why most experienced anglers carry both.

Deadbait vs Lures: Choosing Your Approach for U...

Deadbait or lures for UK pike fishing? A practical breakdown of when each method works best, and why most experienced anglers carry both.

How to Weigh a Pike Properly (Without Stressing...

Why zeroing your scale with the sling attached matters, how to avoid false water weight, and why sloppy weighing is a real credibility issue in the piking community.

How to Weigh a Pike Properly (Without Stressing...

Why zeroing your scale with the sling attached matters, how to avoid false water weight, and why sloppy weighing is a real credibility issue in the piking community.

Pike Welfare: Handling and Care Every UK Angler...

A practical guide to handling pike safely — unhooking mats, knotless landing nets, forceps, wire traces, and antiseptic wound gel. Essential kit for responsible UK pike anglers.

Pike Welfare: Handling and Care Every UK Angler...

A practical guide to handling pike safely — unhooking mats, knotless landing nets, forceps, wire traces, and antiseptic wound gel. Essential kit for responsible UK pike anglers.

Why We Made These Hoodies: Premium UK Piking Cl...

Why The Pike Plug builds premium UK piking clothing on the SOL'S Condor 03815 recycled blend hoodie — made to order, heavyweight, and built for the bank, not the sofa.

Why We Made These Hoodies: Premium UK Piking Cl...

Why The Pike Plug builds premium UK piking clothing on the SOL'S Condor 03815 recycled blend hoodie — made to order, heavyweight, and built for the bank, not the sofa.