Late-autumn zander on the Saône: a daylight bank-fishing plan
Plan a November–December session in Saône-et-Loire with verified 2026 rules, local reserve checks and controlled soft-plastic presentations.
Central Europe10 min read ↗
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Southwest Florida Spanish mackerel: a November–December casting plan
Find bait, choose manageable light tackle and distinguish Spanish from king mackerel, with current Florida state-water rules and a practical half-day plan.
North America10 min read ↗
Tampa Bay winter snook: a November–December plan
Plan a sheltered snook session with practical lure and bait rigs, careful release, current Tampa Bay rules and the December harvest closure.
North America10 min read ↗
Tampa Bay spotted seatrout: a November–December plan
Build a winter seatrout session around grass edges, protected depth changes and controlled presentations, with current Tampa Bay rules and a Fort De Soto access warning.
North America10 min read ↗
Lake Fork winter largemouth bass: tackle, timber and a safe boat plan
Plan a November–December bass trip to Lake Fork with practical jig, spoon and crankbait methods, special harvest rules and a cautious route through timber.
North America10 min read ↗
Florida Gulf-coast black drum: a November–December fishing guide
Learn to choose safe inshore access, fish shell edges with simple bait rigs and check Florida black drum rules before a late-autumn trip.
North America9 min read ↗
Dutch Winter Perch from the Bank: A November–December Plan
Find manageable winter water, search depth changes and switch from small jigs to a protected drop shot, with current Dutch permission checks and careful release at the centre of the plan.
Central Europe10 min read ↗
Winter Black Crappie in Florida: A Practical Winter Haven Guide
Find and fish winter specks around Winter Haven with measured minnow and jig presentations, a focused search plan, and current Florida rules.
North America10 min read ↗
Lake Taupō Summer Trout Jigging: Depth, Sonar and Drift from November to January
A practical Lake Taupō boat-fishing plan for finding summer rainbows, controlling a jigging rig and checking the updated 2026/27 rules.
Australia & New Zealand10 min read ↗
Winter Pike on Lures: A Beginner’s Guide for England
A practical November and December plan for English pike: choose a manageable lure outfit, check permissions and byelaws, and prepare for safe handling before casting.
Northern Europe10 min read ↗
Japan’s winter area trout: a practical first session at Shishidome
Prepare for Japan’s cool-season managed trout fishing with legal lure choices, depth-finding methods, underwater release and a realistic Shishidome trip plan.
Asia9 min read ↗
Algarve seabass from shore: plan a careful late-autumn and winter session
Choose legal open-coast water, read beach gutters and build a controlled lure or bait session, with Portugal's current licence, size and catch-reporting checks.
Southern Europe9 min read ↗
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Lakes, rivers & coasts
02North America
Canadian lakes, Alaska, and the varied waters of the United States.
19 articlesTropical waters & island trips
03Central America & Caribbean
Tropical freshwater, coastal flats, and blue-water possibilities.
3 articlesRiver journeys & ocean days
04South America
A first look at freshwater destinations and ocean fishing.
3 articlesNorthern rivers, lakes & sea
05Northern Europe
Nordic lakes and rivers, with a different perspective from the coast.
8 articlesInland fishing & local traditions
06Central Europe
Explore the region through its inland rivers and lake fisheries.
3 articlesMediterranean & inland escapes
07Southern Europe
Mediterranean coasts and inland water worth a closer look.
4 articlesFreshwater & Indian Ocean ideas
08Africa
Compare river-based adventures with coastal and island fishing.
4 articlesCoastal fishing & charter planning
09Middle East
An introduction to coastal fishing and choosing a local outing.
2 articlesChoose a country, then the water
10Asia
Freshwater and marine possibilities across very different settings.
4 articlesTrout, barramundi & coastal days
11Australia & New Zealand
Trout water, tropical rivers, and coastal fishing on your terms.
12 articlesIsland bases & ocean exploration
Pacific Islands
Hawaiʻi, Guam, and the Philippines: island-based fishing ideas.
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