It’s finally time! Pick up your rods and pack your bait, the rivers have opened! After a long wait, close season is over and it’s time to go after your PBs.
In preparation for the opening, we thought we would put together a guide of all the essentials anglers need to prepare themselves for the bank. As well as our guide to the best rivers, we have everything you get you going for the best season there is.
Whether you use barbed or barbless hooks, it’s time to stock up ready for the rivers. Barbed hooks will ensure you don’t lose your fish after a bite, but could cause more damage to the fish. Whereas barbless hooks could lose a bite, there will be next to no damage caused to your fish. Check out the Korum hooks we stock below:
KORUM Xpert Power Hooks Barbed Size 6
£1.55 £1.75
These Xpert Power hooks live up to their name – they’re Korum’s strongest hooks yet, designed for specialist anglers looking to catch some seriously hefty barbel.
Shop nowKORUM All Rounder Hooks Barbless Size 10
£1.80 £2.00
Offering a super versatile hook that is a tackle box essential.
Shop nowAn important part of fishing is bait. A favourite for river anglers is feed pellets. Perfect for a variety of uses with river fishing, we have a great range from Bait Masters.
Rod Hutchinson Bait Masters Feed Pellet 2mm
£2.70 £3.00
Bait Masters Feed Pellets by Rod Hutchinson, perfect for pole fishing.
Shop nowWhen it comes to river fishing, the terrain can be ever-changing, so it’s important to have bank sticks that will see you through the thick and thin. At Fishing Republic, we have a range of bank sticks from Dinsmores that will more than see you through.
Dinsmores Arrow Point Bank Stick 48"
£3.15 £3.50
A fantastic and affordable option for coarse anglers, this Telescopic Arrow Point Bank Stick from Dinsmores is incredibly robust and can penetrate most banksides for hands-free fishing.
Shop nowWhen you’ve caught your fish and you need to land it, it’s important to have a big enough net that’s also safe for the fish. We have a great collection of all shapes and sizes, so make sure to pack one before you head to the rivers.
Westlake Specimen Landing Net 36”
£19.00 £25.00
Offering a top-quality landing net for anglers who appreciate strength and durability as a great price.
Shop nowNow that river season is back open, it could be the perfect excuse for a new reel and rod. What better time to upgrade your gear and prepare for some new PBs?
Westlake Mamba Freespool Reel 5000
£35.00 £50.00
A free spool reel from Mamba with a rapid drag and freespool system.
Shop nowGURU N-Gauge 12ft Power Feeder Rod
£99.99
A powerful, 2-section feeder rod that is perfect for pellet waggler fishing.
Shop nowIf you’re planning on staying overnight or having a long session, you may need to get yourself a brolly or even stretch out to a bivvy. We have a great collection on our website to browse, all designed to keep you protected and safe from the elements.
Westlake Kougar Bivvy 1 Man
£99.00 £200.00
A premium bivvy offering a great value for money.
Shop nowTrakker Tempest Brolly 100
£259.97 £310.00
Designed to reach new levels of comfort, the tempest brolly Is an angling essential for your days by the lake.
Shop nowNow you know the essentials to pack this river season, you may be wondering where to head. Lucky for you, we have put together a guide of the best rivers nationwide. Check it out and get hooked!
