Angling Direct Blog

29 th August 2018

Advanta Saturday - Advanta Bedchair Buddy

Advanta is a dynamic range of fishing tackle and lifestyle accessories that aims to provide premium performance at an affordable price. Exclusive to Angling Direct, Advanta has gone from strength to strength over the years, and offers anglers

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Buying Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tackle Guides Tagged: Carp Fishing, Advanta Saturday, Ashley Ford-McAllister, Advanta Bedchair Buddy
29 th August 2018

Dragons Den - Terry Dempsey & Urban Baits

Anyone watching Sunday's episode of Dragons' Den (26th August, for those of you relying on catch-up TV for your viewing pleasure) will probably have experienced the pricking up of angling ears at the words, uttered by one of the brave souls facing

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Posted in: News, All About Fishing, Fishing Industry & Events, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tackle Guides Tagged: Carp Fishing, Fishing, Terry Dempsey, Urban Bait, Ashley Ford-McAllister, Dragons Den
29 th August 2018

Holiday Shark Fishing

In typical fashion (as my wife would say) I managed to hijack a day in our busy family holiday schedule to get some fishing in. I think I managed to use both the ‘work’ card and the fact it was my birthday to swing it. Now, as we were in Fowey,

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Posted in: Catch Reports Tagged: Sea Fishing, Hassan Khan, Fowey, Shark Fishing, Cornwall, Borlewan 2, Shark Angling Club Of Great Britain, Blue Sharks, UK
29 th August 2018

Thursday Focus - Korum 12ft All Rounder Rod

Living The BreamIf you’re looking for a coarse species that is attractive to look at and relatively easy to catch, then your thoughts must surely turn to bream. The perfect fish for novice anglers, these small, placid fish are typically found in

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Buying Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tackle Guides, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Coarse Fishing, Match Fishing, Bream, Tench, Thursday Focus, Ashley Ford-McAllister, Specialist fishing, Korum 12ft All Rounder Rod, Rivers, Lakes
28 th August 2018

Matt Lalley - Into The Unknown

The idea of travelling down south for a few nights on a new water was something that was very appealing to me but was never a certainty at the time. I have invested a lot of nights on my syndicate this year (and still am), but, after getting the

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Posted in: Catch Reports Tagged: Carp Fishing, Sticky Baits, Angling Direct Wilmslow, Into The Unknown, Matt Lalley
28 th August 2018

Wednesday Review - Nash Dwarf Cork Handle Carp Rods

Good things come in small packages, and few tackle choices prove that more effectively than these stylish, perfectly formed cork handled carp rods, brought to you buy Nash, and exclusively available from Angling Direct.Blending traditional design

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Buying Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tackle Guides, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Rods, Carp Fishing, Wednesday Review, Ashley Ford-McAllister, Nash Dwarf Cork Handle Carp Rods, AD Exclusive
28 th August 2018

Tackle Tuesday - Daiwa Mission Overnighter Brolly

Giving you all the practical performance benefits of a traditional oval front brolly, with a lightweight yet weather-ready contemporary design, this convenient bankside brolly is a common-sense addition to Daiwa’s angler-focused Mission range. If

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Buying Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tackle Guides, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp Fishing, Daiwa, Tackle Tuesday, Brolly, Ashley Ford-McAllister, Daiwa Mission Overnighter Brolly
26 th August 2018

Monday Top 5 - Fishing Knots

There’s nothing more important than the knots you choose to ensure that, after all the effort of getting that bite, your tackle holds and your intended target hits the back of your net. Here are our top 5 most reliable knots:The Grinner

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tips & Tricks Tagged: Carp Fishing, Sea Fishing, Coarse Fishing, Match Fishing, Knots, Monday Top 5 - Fishing Knots
24 th August 2018

Advanta Saturday - Advanta X5 Carryall & Rigid Holdall

Advanta is a dynamic range of fishing tackle and lifestyle accessories that aims to provide premium performance at an affordable price. Exclusive to Angling Direct, Advanta has gone from strength to strength over the years, and offers anglers

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Buying Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tackle Guides Tagged: Carp Fishing, Coarse Fishing, Match Fishing, Advanta, Advanta Saturday, Advanta X5 Rigid carryall, Advanta X5 Rigid Holdall
23 rd August 2018

Thursday Focus - Daiwa Legalis Match & Feeder Reel

Perfect MatchIf you're looking for a reel that will load up well with match-focused line such as Shimano Aero, then the Daiwa Legalis Match and Feeder Reel is a simple yet stylish option. Perfectly balanced for distance casting, the Legalis comes

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Buying Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tackle Guides, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Coarse Fishing, Match Fishing, Thursday Focus, Ashley Ford-McAllister, Daiwa Legalis Reel, Daiwa Legalis Match & Feeder Reel