Species guide
Roach fishing: a clear first approach
Roach reward accuracy: a small hookbait, a steady feed pattern and tackle balanced to the venue.
By the Rodmere team
Where to look
Roach live in rivers, canals and stillwaters. Begin near cover, shelves and depth changes on canals; look for manageable flow and creases on rivers. Wind and light can move feeding fish on lakes.
Two methods
Float
Plumb the depth, arrange shot for a natural fall and feed a little regularly. Adjust depth before changing everything.
Feeder
Cast to a repeatable marker and give the feed pattern time to work.
When bites slow
Try less feed, a nearby line or finer presentation within safe limits. Never scale down until tackle cannot land the largest likely fish. Next: float setup.