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The Pegly blog
We write about two things: how a lake owner spends less time on phone calls, and how an angler finds a place to fish faster.
For lake owners
How to Tie a Fishing Hook: 4 Reliable Knots
Learn four practical hook knots: improved clinch, Palomar, knotless knot and a spade-end knot, plus clear strength checks.
2 min read
For lake owners
How to Remove Pond Silt: Diagnosis, Methods and Work Plan
Measure pond silt, compare pumping with dry excavation, protect fish and water quality, and prepare a realistic maintenance plan.
3 min read
For anglers
Feeder Rig for Beginners: a Simple Tangle-Free Setup
Learn how to build a simple feeder rig: main line, feeder, hooklength and hook, plus casting checks that prevent tangles.
2 min read
For lake owners
How to Price Paid Fishing: Day, Night and 24-Hour Rates
A practical way to price day, night and 24-hour fishing sessions using costs, demand, peg differences and a controlled test.
3 min read
For anglers
Autumn Pike Fishing: Where to Look, What to Use and How to Retrieve
A practical September-to-November pike plan: productive spots, lure choice, retrieves, tackle and safe fish handling.
3 min read
For lake owners
Pond stocking: prepare the water, fish and monitoring plan
Plan pond stocking safely: assess water and carrying capacity, choose a supplier, transport and acclimate fish, then monitor the result.
4 min read
For anglers
How to choose a carp hook: size, shape and checks
Choose a carp hook for boilies, corn and your swim: size, pattern, wire gauge, sharpness and a practical test of the finished rig.
2 min read
For lake owners
Pay lake fishing rules: what every fishery owner should include
Build clear pay lake rules covering sessions, tackle, catches, safety, guests, payments, cancellations and a practical checklist.
4 min read
For anglers
How to release a carp safely: catch-and-release guide
Prepare the mat, unhook and photograph a carp safely, then support it in the water until it swims away strongly.
4 min read
For lake owners
How to prepare a pay lake for winter: owner checklist
Autumn checklist for pay-lake owners: fish, water, aeration, banks, swims, equipment, safety and winter bookings.
3 min read
For anglers
Autumn carp fishing: location, bait and tactics
A practical guide to autumn carp fishing: choosing a swim, feeding lightly, selecting hookbaits and planning a productive short session.
6 min read