Angling Direct Blog

13 th October 2018

Advanta Saturday- Advanta CX5 Combi Quilt

With a firm foundation in the rigours of the carp fishing world, Advanta is a brand that's all about performance comfort, and keeping a range of bankside essentials you can rely on year round.When you're on the campaign trail, or enjoying your winter

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Buying Guides, News, Fishing Tackle Guides, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Advanta Saturday, Ashley Ford-McAllister, Advanta CX5 Combi Quilt, Advanta quilt
12 th October 2018

Angling Direct Peterborough

There’s something new coming to Peterborough…Always well-received, new store openings have acquired something of a cult status in the hearts and minds of those who know about Angling Direct. We certainly aim to make them well worth attending,

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Posted in: News, New Arrivals & Coming Soon, Fishing Industry & Events, Company News Tagged: New Store, Angling Direct, Fishing Tackle Shop, Angling Direct Peterborough
11 th October 2018

Thursday Focus- Wychwood Exorcist Reel

Do You Need An Exorcist?If the spirits of all the ones that got away are starting to haunt you, then Wychwood can offer you the assistance of the Exorcist, a classically styled reel that's crafted to work the perfect cast on any large venue at

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Buying Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tackle Guides Tagged: Wychwood Reels, Wychwood, Reel, Thursday Focus, Ashley Ford-McAllister
10 th October 2018

Wednesday Review- Rive ST D36 Dream Pack Seat Box

Meet Your MatchMatch anglers who dream of unrivalled success, are you sitting comfortably? If you're not, you could be soon, with this dream-fulfilling seat box choice from those fun, lively folk with all the bright ideas out at Rive.Having

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Buying Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tackle Guides Tagged: Wednesday Review, Rive, Rive Seatbox, Ashley Ford-McAllister, Rive ST D36 Dream Pack Seat Box
09 th October 2018

Inter Service Carp Championship

This year’s Inter Service Carp Championship saw selected members of the RNRM Angling Association Carp Section take to the 26-acre Oxlease lake on the Linear fisheries complex. The format for the match was fairly simple; the lake was divided into

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Posted in: Competitions, News Tagged: Carp Fishing, Inter Service Carp Championship, Linear Fisheries, Oxlease Lake, Carp Match
09 th October 2018

Tackle Tuesday- RidgeMonkey VRH300 USB Rechargeable Headtorch

Don't Get Left In The DarkFor winter fishing, or overnight campaigns, a headtorch is a practical essential out on the bank, allowing you to see where you're going and what you're doing, whilst keeping your hands free for reeling in, baiting up, or

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tips & Tricks, Fishing Tackle Guides, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp Fishing, Tackle Tuesday, Ridgemonkey, Headtorch, RidgeMonkey VRH300 USB Rechargeable Headtorch
08 th October 2018

Justin Grapes-The Hunt For Bass

At the start of my latest blog, you catch me on the hunt for bass on the lure again. After the success of the last trip I was keen to get back on the beach and cast some plastic about. It was two weeks from my last trip, so the tides were spot on

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Justin Grapes, Tench, Lure Fishing, Bass, Bass Fishing, Justin Grapes-The Hunt For Bass
08 th October 2018

Monday Top 5 - Bivvy Tips

With the temperatures dropping this time of year, especially overnight, your bivvy is a place of real sanctuary away from the cold, wind and wet. There are a number of things that you can do to maximise your comfort; here are our top 5 bivvy tips:

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tips & Tricks, Fishing Tackle Guides Tagged: Carp Fishing, Coarse Fishing, Bivvy, Fishing, Monday Top 5 - Bivvy Tips
08 th October 2018

Phil Spinks- Autumn Zander

Autumn normally sees me heading over to the Anglian Water reservoirs for the chance of a big zander or two on lures. This autumn has been slightly different for me; it seems nearly every time Thursday comes around, which is my day off from working in

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Predator fishing, Deadbaits, Zander, AD Specialists, Ashley Ford-McAllister, Autumn 2018, Phil Spinks Autumn Zander
06 th October 2018

Advanta Saturday- Advanta CCX Relaxa Chair Lite

Are you sitting comfortably? Comfort has been at the forefront of the Advanta brand from its beginnings in 2011, and this dynamic brand has never dropped that focus and attention to detail.The CCX Relaxa Chair brings the leading edge comfort

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Buying Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tackle Guides, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp Fishing, Advanta Saturday, Ashley Ford-McAllister, Advanta CCX Relaxa Chair Lite, Advanta Chair