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Posted by Hooked Tackle on 16th Oct 2026

Chub Fishing: Best Baits, Rigs and Tips for Catching Chub

By Hooked Tackle · Last updated 16 October 2026We are a tackle shop in Newmarket, and we sell Lark Angling tickets for the River Lark, one of the best chub rivers on our doorstep. Quick Answer

Posted by Hooked Tackle on 6th Oct 2026

Pole Fishing for Beginners: Whips, Short Poles and Elastics

Quick Answer Start with a whip or a short pole, not a 13-metre match pole. A 4m whip kit with the rig already tied is £29.95 and will catch roach, rudd and skimmers on any canal or commercial. F

Posted by Hooked tackle on 29th Sep 2026

Best Deadbaits for Pike: Baits, Rigs and Safe Fishing

Quick Answer Smelt and mackerel are the two deadbaits to start with: smelt as the all-rounder, mackerel when you want a heavy scent trail in coloured water. Fish them on a semi-barbed wire trace of at

Posted by Hooked Tackle on 15th Sep 2026

Best Pike Lures UK 2026: A Complete Buyer's Guide

By Hooked Tackle · Last updated 5 November 2026We are a tackle shop in Newmarket, and these are the pike lures we would put in your box this winter, all in stock as we write. Quick Answer The b