Angling Direct Blog

06 th December 2016

Chinook III Charter Fishing Report – December

Dabbling with dabsWhilst we all wait for the cod to arrive another species has turned up in abundance, that is the humble dab.These sweet tasty little flatfish are giving our anglers great sport on light tackle and are close in which gives our

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Sea Fishing, Charter Boat, Fishing Trips, Chinook II, Phil White, Chinook III
01 st December 2016

It's Not Always About The Size... Justin Grapes

For this next blog I'm staying local to me in Norfolk and visiting Catch 22 – a water normally associated with carp – for some pleasure fishing for coarse fish. It was a last minute decision as a 24 hour window arose on the Friday night, so a

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Justin Grapes, Specimen Fish, Specialist, AD Specialists
01 st December 2016

Introducing Embryo Angling Habitats 2017 Calendar

Embryo Angling Habitats is a non-for-profit organisation which provides vital support to under-funded and community owned angling venues up and down the country, with a particular focus on protecting lakes from the increasing threat of predation.

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Posted in: News, All About Fishing Tagged: Korda, Embryo
30 th November 2016

November On Chew - Phil Spinks

Since my last blog my attentions have turned away from zander fishing and my pike gear has come out to play. I've had the urge to go pike fishing since the beginning of the autumn but I try to hold back until the weather cools off for the sake of the

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Pike, Pike fishing, Phil Spinks
30 th November 2016

Wednesday Review... RidgeMonkey Vault Dual Voltage Powerpack

Reviewed by Carpology Magazine… THE POWER KEEPS ON PUMPING. If you’re going to lay down some serious dosh for a power pack, it should be one you’ll still be using when the iPhone 20’s out. This incredible pack from RidgeMonkey is just that

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Carpology, Ridgemonkey, Ridgemonkey Vault Powerpack
29 th November 2016

Cheers Mum - Andy Flint

Here’s a little background into recent events and why what follows will always mean far more to me than just the capture of another big fish.It’s been a difficult few weeks since I lost my mum, Thelma, very suddenly last month. Mum was always

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Pike, Pike fishing, Andy Flint
29 th November 2016

Tackle Tuesday... Trakker N2 Chest Waders

Reviewed by Carpology Magazine… N2 Chest Waders... For autumn/winter 2016, Trakker takes a foray into new territories: waders – and it’s a lightweight and comfortable outcome.Whilst its thermal jackets, Polar Fleeces, Downpour waterproofs and

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp Fishing, Trakker, Carpology, Trakker N2 Chest Waders, Chest Waders
16 th November 2016

Wednesday Review... Urban Baits Nutcracker

Reviewed by Carpology Magazine… IT’S A CRACKER. The world has many boilies, it’s just some are better than others, like the Nutcracker – Jim Shelley’s bait of choice.Your choices when it comes to boiled foods aren’t limited: there’s

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Bait, Boilies, Carpology, Urban Bait, Nutcracker
15 th November 2016

Tackle Tuesday... Solar P1 Stainless

Reviewed by Carpology Magazine… THE MASTERS RETURN... There’s a plague that’s currently taking over the modern buzzer bar and bankstick – it’s called the Black Plague, where everything’s drenched in matt black paint. Thankfully, Solar

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Carpology, Buzz Bars, Banksticks, Rod Support, Solar, Solar P1, Stainless
14 th November 2016

AD Lincoln - Grand Opening Saturday 19th November

Angling Direct is proud to announce that our newest store, located in Lincoln, will be opening on Saturday 19th November. Our 15th retail branch is situated just off the A46 and Newark Road, in the store space that was previously occupied by Online

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Posted in: News, Company News Tagged: New Store, New Shop, Angling Direct, Angling Direct Lincoln, Lincoln