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Why are they not biting?

Pick what is going wrong out there and we will walk through the likely reasons - in rough order of how often they are the culprit - with a fix for each. The single most useful habit when the bite is off: slow down and downsize before you change spots.

Likely reasons, most common first Nothing is biting

⚠️ Fishing is full of variables - water temperature, weather, season and pressure all stack up. Change one thing at a time so you learn what actually turned the bite on, and when in doubt, slow down and downsize. Always check and follow your local regulations and limits.

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