One of most common and simplest mistakes you can make when starting LRF, is fishing too heavy. I know this because I did it when I started. To fish a jighead or Dropshot weight under 2g was madness in my eyes back then. As I have Lerfed more, I have found how effective going lighter…
LRF Basics – Choosing The Right Jighead
I am a huge fan of jigheads, using them for around half of my Lerfing. There is a huge range out there though and understanding them and their uses takes time. As a continuation of my LRF Basics series, here’s my guide to these brilliant weighted hooks. Using jigheads is one of the simplest ways…
LRF – The Stinger Rig
I have been inspired by my recent fishing with Richard Salter (aka Devon Lerfer) to share this very simple rig with you all. Rich put together an excellent explainer post on Facebook and Instagram, which you can find by visiting his page. The problem with social media posts is that they disappear in a couple…
The Big Lerfin’ Fundraiser 2021 – Weymouth
On Saturday 3rd July 2021, what was probably the biggest ever LRF (Light Rock Fishing) event in the UK took place. Nearly 60 anglers took part, all with the intention of targeting the variety of species, large and small, that inhabit the coastline of Dorset. To read the rest of my summary of the day,…
Have You Caught A Ringneck Blenny?
In September 2019 I caught what I believe was the first positively identified ringneck blenny from the shore in England. Now I have caught a second and my good mate Richard Salter has caught two as well. This has led me down the ringneck rabbit hole and I’m here to ask you… Have you caught…
Majorcraft 5G Aji-Do AD5-S622L 0-3g – First Impressions
The flagship Majorcraft N-One range has been retired. In the N-One’s place, a new rod series rises – the 5G (or Grade 5, named after the carbon it’s made from). As a diehard Lerfer, my interest piqued when the 5G Aji-do was announced, a range of ultralight rods. I finally have my hands on the…
Essex Anglers Podcast
Finally, after 3 weeks of attempting to get this recorded with technical issues, time and fire alarms getting in the way, here we are. Thanks to Bailey at Essex Anglers for inviting me onto the Pod for an hour or so. We cover a lot of subjects here and hopefully it may inspire one or…
Feature – One Rod, One Lure, One Chance To Catch A Fish
Lee Russell-Clark is a keen Lerfer, Vlogger and blogger. He recently asked me to get involved in an ensemble piece for his blog, asking me what rod, lure and chance would be best for a flounder? I of course accepted his offer to get involved and you can see below for the finished article. https://seasideandcocacola.wordpress.com/2021/06/16/one-rod-1-lure-1-chance-to-catch-a-fish-part-1-lrf-tactics/#more-952https://seasideandcocacola.wordpress.com/2021/06/16/one-rod-1-lure-1-chance-to-catch-a-fish-part-1-lrf-tactics/#more-952
Hookpoint – The Summer Of Lerf
Hookpoint Online Magazine is growing and with that you will see more of my articles in there. As usual I link all I write back to the blog so it’s easy to keep track of. So here is my most recent article, looking forward to the influx of summer species! Find it here: https://hookpoint.co.uk/summer-of-lerf/https://hookpoint.co.uk/summer-of-lerf/ Find…
LRF – The Millbay Monster
Its unusual for me to write about someone else’s catch but I wanted to share this mini beast caught by Plymouth LRF legend, Maurice Mitchinton. While fishing with me in the West End of Plymouth, Maurice hooked up to a true LRF monster. With the fishing slow around the Millbay Marina, Maurice decided on a…
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