Scotland offers so much to fans of the great outdoors, with its rugged landscape, amazing coastline and beautiful lochs, and fishing is no exception. But with so many different locations it can be a challenge to find the right spot, so we’ve put together six of the best spots to cast your line, whether you’re […]

Having your fishing tackle stolen has to be one of the worst experiences you can have as an angler. As any keen fisher knows, the gear doesn’t come cheap and a single rod and reel could be well into the hundreds of pounds. Money aside, there’s also the emotional attachment we have with some of […]

One of the most common debates that takes place on the riverbank, apart from the tales of the one that got away, is what kind of fishing bait to use; do you make your own or buy it, and is there anything out there that we haven’t heard of before? We’ve all heard of the […]

TW: This content mentions mental health, depression and suicide, which some people may find upsetting. Mental health problems can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender etc., but with suicide being the biggest cause of death in men under 50, and men making up three quarters of deaths from suicide each year, it’s clear that men’s […]

We’ve all got hobbies, they’re an escape, a way to unwind and switch off. Some hobbies are very social, some are solitary, some are even good for our mental and physical health, so it makes sense that we’d want to take our hobbies with us when we go on holiday. One of the many things […]

We’ve talked before about how fishing can be good for both our physical and mental wellbeing; it de-stresses us, challenges us mentally and encourages us to get out into the fresh air and move around a bit more. Angling is often talked about in terms of men’s health, and it’s very much a male-dominated pastime, […]

As with any sport or hobby, anglers are often looking for ways to improve their ‘game’, and there’s a lot of advice out there, as well as a lot of gadgets to make fishing easier. Many anglers are making the most of underwater footage to improve their fishing, but how can looking at underwater footage […]

If you’re thinking about taking your children fishing it can feel quite daunting; once you’ve worked out the different types of tackle, you have to think about where to go, which fish you might catch, and which bait to use, never mind where and when you’re allowed to fish. But as fishing is known for […]

Here in the UK we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to places to go fishing; from rivers and lochs to beaches and canals, you’re never far away from an idyllic spot to cast a line. With this in mind and being keen anglers ourselves here at The Insurance Emporium, we’ve put together some of […]

If fishing is your thing then you’ll be looking forward to getting out there again, you’ll also know the importance of understanding the fishing seasons – it can make all the difference between a good trip and a disappointing one. But what does fishing season actually mean? We’re going to look at some of the […]