VENUE INSIDER

Shimano-backed star and venue expert Nick Speed Tackle: “A 12ft rod lets you easily cast beyond your starting point if the fish back off. Use 6lb Shimano Exage mainline with an 0.18mm hooklength – strong enough to beat anything that swims in Worsbrough at this time.” Bait: “I like a blend of groundbait and dampened 2mm micro pellets around the Method feeder. A groundbait high in fishmeal will appeal to both target species. Rotate hookbaits throughout the day between dead maggots, banded pellets and even mini boilies. A pink 7mm Dynamite Baits Swim stim Match Mini is particularly effective.” Tactics: “Start by casting around 40m out and expect the tip to fly around within 5-10 minutes – fish are attracted by the noise. If bites stop, unclip the Method and chuck a few metres further out to relocate the shoal.”