Fish of the Week Winner- July 9, 2021

dailyrecord.co.uk:

The big sea floats are straightforward once you’ve got the hang of it and they can be tuned throughout the day to keep you fishing at the right depth without running into too many snags that can put a serious dent in a young angler’s enthusiasm. · Stop Knot Bead· Beads· Float· Weight· Swivel · Hook (try Circle Hooks to save missing strikes) The little stop knot bead is so handy, you slide up and down your mainline and with this simple little knot you have a lot of control over the depth you’re fishing and types of fish you can catch as the tide ebbs and flows.

Where they’re present further south Garfish are right up near the surface. Mackerel can feed near the surface but they are normally caught midway between the surface and the sea bed.