RIGGED & READY BLOG

Carp fishing isn’t just about hauling in a fish and posting a photo of it at arms length on instagram. It’s about patience, curiosity, and sometimes a little madness that...
When the frost starts nipping and the paddleboarders finally pack up for winter, that’s my cue. The river changes — quieter, slower — and somewhere out there under the mist,...
Kendal, 21st November. The Venue. Barrel House, 6-30pm to 8pm https://www.kendalmountainfestival.com The Kendal Mountain Festival is the best outdoor event in the UK and huge for our small town of...
There’s something magic about slipping out of work mode and into fishing mode. One minute you're dealing with emails, awkward customers, or traffic cones… the next you’re by a river,...
Here’s Why You Should Try It for Carp, Chub, and Pike. When it comes to fly fishing, most people picture idyllic crystal-clear rivers with dry flies drifting downstream after trout...
How to Make Shelf-Stable Bait for Remote Adventures Ever hiked or camped your way to a remote fishing spot only to realise your bait has gone off faster than a...
Golden Mornings and Red Fins: There’s something about a proper summer morning that just feels right. The 5am start doesn’t feel too bad when you finally get to your destination....
Structure = hiding holes for bait fish and predators Snag Less, Catch More. You've done the legwork — scoured Google Earth like a military strategist, eyeing up gullies, boulder fields...
NEW SHOWROOM - 2026 NEW RODS - CUSTOMER FILM – SHOOT YOUR FILM - CATCH MORE FISH MAGAZINE & COMPETITION NEW KENDAL SHOWROOM We’re excited to say our brand-new, first-ever,...