# Coarse And Game Fishing

> Comprehensive fishing guide with species, tackle, bait, and method information. (iPhone/iPad app by Software Alchemy Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coarse-and-game-fishing/id511029704 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Software Alchemy Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/511029707)
- Category: Reference, Sports
- Price: $4.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 116 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coarse-and-game-fishing/id511029704/reviews.md

## What is Coarse And Game Fishing?

The Coarse and Game Fishing guide is a comprehensive application featuring a species guide, bait guide, tackle guide, method guide and also includes a fishery and tackle store locator.

The fish database includes most native species that can be caught in the British Isles. This database includes multiple images and comprehensive descriptions including colouration, size, growth rates and spawning habits. Knowledge of best methods including tackle, and feeding habits are also included in the description. The species range within the UK is often discussed.

The tackle guide describes the various rods used by anglers in great detail, with sections given over to float, ledger, feeder and fly fishing. The application also discusses the rods test curve, the different rod guides including construction materials, and the types of rod joint used today. The reel section describes the different types of reel available today, including centre pins and fixed spool, to multipliers. Pros and cons of each are discussed and to which are more suitable for the type of fishing required. Lines, hooks, nets floats, flies and other essential pieces of kit are all discussed.

The bait guide includes sections on particle, natural, manufactured, ground, imitation, dead and artificial baits. Each section describes many of the popular baits and to what target species they apply. Maggots, lobworms, various larvae, hemp seed, tares, sweetcorn are described in detail. The fly sections include popular wet, dry, nymph, larvae and pupae, streamer, and bug flies used on rivers and lakes.

The method section illustrates with the aid of diagrams best fishing practices for each of the main disciplines. Float fishing on both still and running waters are discussed, including sections dedicated to casting and striking including playing and landing the fish.

The comprehensive feeder sections include the most popular rigs used by anglers today. Various rigs are discussed with the aid of illustrations include the chod, hair, helicopter, and zig rigs. Other rigs include the popular method feeder and the running leger which warrant sections all to themselves.

Pole fishing methods are not forgotten with sections describing also with the aid of diagrams various set-ups for both still and running waters.

The fly fishing sections describe set-up and best practices for trout on still and running waters and grayling including best rain-fed tactics. Each section includes illustrations to help re-enforce the descriptions.

Predator fishing is not forgotten, with a comprehensive section discussing pike and dead-bates. Various rigs and tactics are discussed including 'stret pegging', the float leger rig, and the float paternoster rig.

The knot guide includes sections on the most popular knots for attaching hooks, and line to line. Knots include the albright, blood, grinner, half blood, knot-less and many more. Each section contains in depth step by step instructions backed up with colour illustrations that makes the process as seamless as possible. 

These sections allow the user to supply a postcode and retrieve a list of tackle stores or fisheries in distance order from the supplied postcode. Postcodes can be partial or full. Note for greater accuracy the full postcode is best supplied.

The application allows the user to view details about the store or fishery, including name, full address including email(where known) and web address(where known). The fisheries section will also display a list of the known species at a particular fishery (where known).

The user can also ask the application for directions to a store or fishery and this will launch the appropriate map application on the device. Annotations can also be placed on the internal map in relation to the current location. Please note that differences exist between the map applications.

## Key features

- Fish species database with images and descriptions
- Detailed tackle guide for rods, reels, and accessories
- Extensive bait guide for various target species
- Illustrated fishing method guides
- Fishery and tackle store locator

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coarse-and-game-fishing/id511029704/reviews.md

### 2/5 — What a shame

*2013-10-27*

Could be one of the best fishing apps out there, one big flaw, location for tackle shops 
fishing lakes etc does not work.
To the reviewer who said its basic, you have to tap on the top left corner each time to display the info you need, not a straight forward way of manouvering around a sight, but it does work once you get the hang of it.
All of the other categories are excellent, particularly the knot sections and specie sections.
To the developer, fix the glitch and you have a winner, don,t and you have a con and nobody likes a con.

### 2/5 — Mugged

*2012-11-06*

Ditto the last post locations do not work,supplied app does not reflect selling description .

### 1/5 — Where is the info

*2012-04-23*

A single page with a brief description and no real details on how to set up. Tried finding the info on pellets, it is mentioned in the chapter brief then nothing at all in the descriptions. Don,t waste your money

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2012-04-20*

Absolutely brilliant information in this app to help you achieve the best set up & methods.
Easy to understand & follow.

## Frequently asked questions about Coarse And Game Fishing

### What fish species are covered in Coarse And Game Fishing?

Coarse And Game Fishing includes most native species that can be caught in the British Isles. The database provides comprehensive descriptions including colouration, size, growth rates, and spawning habits for each species.

### Does Coarse And Game Fishing have ads?

No, Coarse And Game Fishing does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience.

### What fishing tackle is detailed in Coarse And Game Fishing?

The tackle guide in Coarse And Game Fishing discusses rods in detail, including float, ledger, feeder, and fly fishing rods. It also covers reels, lines, hooks, nets, floats, and flies, discussing their pros and cons.

### What fishing methods are explained in Coarse And Game Fishing?

Coarse And Game Fishing illustrates best fishing practices for main disciplines, including float fishing, feeder fishing rigs (chod, hair, helicopter, zig), pole fishing, fly fishing, and predator fishing tactics.

### What is the price of Coarse And Game Fishing?

Coarse And Game Fishing is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99.

### On which devices can I use Coarse And Game Fishing?

Coarse And Game Fishing is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Coarse And Game Fishing updated?

The latest version of Coarse And Game Fishing is 5.0, which was last updated on January 20, 2023. Updates typically include new features and improvements.

### Does Coarse And Game Fishing include knot tying instructions?

Yes, Coarse And Game Fishing features a knot guide with step-by-step instructions for popular knots used in attaching hooks and line to line, such as the albright, blood, and grinner knots.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0 — 2026-05-14

Complete re-write to work with newer devices.

### 5.0 — 2023-01-20

Updated to improve iOS 16 compatibility.
Other minor improvements.

### 4.0 — 2019-10-25

Updated to improve iOS 13 compatibility.
Works correctly when the device is in Dark Mode.
Other minor improvements.

### 3.0 — 2017-05-22

Implemented new styling and layout.
Updated species records.
General bug fixes and improvements.
Compatible with latest devices and iOS.

### 2.1 — 2014-03-05

Added extra 400 fisheries added.
Fixed a couple of minor bugs.

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